Blogathon, Classic Film, classic tv, Modern Film, New classics

Day One: 7th annual WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON

Today we bring you the first day of the 7th annual WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON, hosted by yours truly and my fellow co-hosts, the classic film loving ladies: Paula of Paula’s Cinema Club @Paula_Guthat and Aurora of Once Upon A Screen @CitizenScreen. As promised, this annual event celebrates the character actors. Those unsung heroes of the silver screen, those familiar faces who often steal every … Continue reading Day One: 7th annual WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON

kelleeprattDecember 14, 2018December 15, 201812 Comments

Blogathon, Classic Film, classic film review, Westerns

3 Godfathers

There’s something very charming about an outlaw who shows us his good side. Sure, he breaks laws; but in a pinch, his instinct to do the truly right thing blazes in, just in the nick of time. He’s often the anti-hero with a tough, crusty exterior and vulnerable mush inside. The lovable cad. In John Ford’s technicolor 3 GODFATHERS (1948), based on the 1918 novelette … Continue reading 3 Godfathers

kelleeprattNovember 19, 20188 Comments

Blogathon, Classic Film, classic film review, classic tv, Modern Film, New classics

Announcing the 7th Annual WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON

Announcing the SEVENTH ANNUAL What A Character! Blogathon December 14-16, 2018 When you re-watch your favorite films, what keeps you coming back for more? A great story with sharp writing? No doubt. Beautiful costumes, swanky set designs, and stunning cinematography? Most assuredly. But the performances are key to any movie. While we all look forward to the popular leading actors, it is the stand-out, scene-stealing … Continue reading Announcing the 7th Annual WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON

kelleeprattNovember 3, 2018November 4, 201818 Comments

Classic Film

Film Class: SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950)

I teach a series of classic film classes in my town. Currently, I’m instructing my second Film Noir course. Each course is structured similar to a Book Club but with my guiding contributions of background, trivia, history, influencers, and more. The first class is my overview on the style/genre plus the outline of films we’ll review each week. The participants watch the assigned film at … Continue reading Film Class: SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950)

kelleeprattOctober 8, 2018October 9, 20185 Comments

Classic Film

Relationship and Marriage Advice from THE THIN MAN

Whether you’re married, in a significant relationship, or hope to be in one someday, I think Nick and Nora Charles from THE THIN MAN series have a lot of good relationship advice to offer. My husband and I are big fans of THE THIN MAN films with William Powell and Myrna Loy as Dashiell Hammett’s most popular crime-solving and Rye-sipping couples. Much of the enduring … Continue reading Relationship and Marriage Advice from THE THIN MAN

kelleeprattJune 19, 2018June 19, 20187 Comments

Blogathon, Classic Film

5 Reasons Why THE AWFUL TRUTH is my Classic Comfort Movie

May 16th was National Classic Movie Day! On that date we celebrate those films we love from the golden era of Hollywood. To list just one film that brings me joy or comfort like an old friend is frankly impossible. But one of many that I have seen countless times and brings me laughter without fail, even on the bluest of days, is Leo McCarey’s … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why THE AWFUL TRUTH is my Classic Comfort Movie

kelleeprattMay 17, 201810 Comments

Film Festivals, silent film

Kansas Silent Film Fest Celebrates Women Pioneers

“Half of all the films copyrighted between 1911 and 1925 were written by women.” Noted author Cari Beauchamp’s words to a sold-out ballroom on the Washburn University campus at the 22nd annual Kansas Silent Film Festival stuck with me long after the fest’s last screening. As keynote speaker at the fest’s Cinema Dinner, Beauchamp went on to explain more shocking reveals that painted a very … Continue reading Kansas Silent Film Fest Celebrates Women Pioneers

kelleeprattMarch 1, 20183 Comments

classic tv, Film Festivals

Star Trek History Beams in Nebraska

The man who created Klingons for Star Trek will find his way home this weekend in the small town of Beatrice, Nebraska. Sadly, while screenwriter/producer/novelist GENE L. COON is no longer with us, his spirit lives on with millions of Star Trek fans from the obsessive ‘Trekkies” to the passing fans. March 2-4th, fans can experience the rare treat of discovering more about the man … Continue reading Star Trek History Beams in Nebraska

kelleeprattFebruary 27, 2018February 27, 20181 Comment

Classic Film, Biography

31 Days of Oscar: Day 3

Originally posted on Paula's Cinema Club:
While there’s still a week of Best Picture nominees and winners left in TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar tribute, today our Sixth Annual blogathon of the same name draws to a close with a bumper crop of fabulous and informative entries centered on the Golden Man and his history with everyone from Janet Gaynor to Forrest Gump and… Continue reading 31 Days of Oscar: Day 3

kelleeprattFebruary 25, 2018Leave a comment