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• My Choices for TCMFF 2022

  

  After two years of the TCM Classic Film Festival happening virtually, we are just weeks away from returning to an in-person festival experience. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Kay Francis

  

  When you hear the words “the queen of Warner Brothers,” who is the first person you think of? For many people, the answer is probably going to be Bette Davis. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2022 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Edward Arnold

  

  Out of all the stars dubbed Box Office Poison by the Independent Theater Owners Association in 1938, Edward Arnold probably has the least name recognition... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Christmas in Connecticut & Bringing Up Baby: Same Set?

  

  Like many people, Christmas in Connecticut (1945) is one movie I always make a point to watch at least once every holiday season. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Vs. Movie: The Divorcee

  

  When you’re talking about essential films from the pre-Code era, 1930’s The Divorcee easily ranks near the top of the list, along with movies like Red-Headed... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Vs. Movie: A Free Soul

  

  Without a doubt, 1931’s A Free Soul is a pre-Code essential. The story about a woman romantically torn between her conventionally respectable boyfriend and a... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Vs. Movie: Grand Hotel

  

  Grand Hotel holds a very unique place in film history. It’s credited with popularizing the concept of the all-star ensemble cast. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Vs. Movie: Wife Vs. Secretary

  

  When the movie Wife vs. Secretary was released in 1936, it represented a big turning point in the career of Jean Harlow. In the early 1930s, she was famous for... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Vs. Movie: Red-Headed Woman

  

  No conversation about pre-Code Hollywood would be complete without Red-Headed Woman. It’s easily one of the most notorious movies of the era. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Vs. Movie: 42nd Street

  

  Where would the musical be without 42nd Street? When the movie was released in March of 1933, the concept of the backstage musical had already been done... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Highlights of TCMFF 2021

  

  Between May 6th and 9th, I was among the many fans of Turner Classic Movies who spent their weekend glued to their television to participate in the 2021 TCM... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Looking Ahead to TCMFF 2021

  

  Spring has arrived, which means it’s TCM Classic Film Festival season once again. As was the case in 2020, this year’s festival will be fully virtual. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Fred Astaire

  

  When you look at the list of stars who were labeled Box Office Poison by the Independent Theater Owners Association (ITOA) in 1938 through a contemporary lens,... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Dolores Del Rio

  

  Today, Dolores del Rio is remembered as a pioneer who became the first Mexican actress to find mainstream success in Hollywood. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: John Barrymore

  

  The Barrymore name carries a certain cachet in the entertainment world. As far back as the 1800s, members of the Barrymore family have been involved with acting... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Norma Shearer

  

  When talking about the career of Norma Shearer, it’s impossible to not discuss the career of Irving Thalberg. Being married to one of the most celebrated... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Mae West

  

  While she is now remembered as one of the biggest icons of the 1930s, and of classic cinema in general, it’s easy to forget that Mae West’s film career was... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• My Thoughts on TCMFF: Special Home Edition

  

  Every year, the TCM Classic Film Festival has a theme. Had the festival gone on in Hollywood as intended this year, that theme would have been Grand Illusions:... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• My Choices for the TCM Classic Film Festival: Home Edition

  

  Like many other people, I was completely heartbroken to hear the news that the 2020 TCM Classic Film festival would be cancelled this year due to the coronaviru... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Luise Rainer

  

  Luise Rainer occupies a very unique place in film history. While her Hollywood career was far from prolific, it is extremely notable. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2020 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES