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• 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

• Box Office Poison: Marlene Dietrich

  

  If there was one group of people hit particularly hard by the Box Office Poison ad of 1938, it was Hollywood’s glamour icons and Marlene Dietrich was... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Book Vs. Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

  

  When Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released in 1982, Universal didn’t have high hopes for its success. But from its initial limited release, it grew to take... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TCMFF 2019: Indulging My Love of Silent Films

  

  By the time Sunday comes up during the festival, I’m always ready for a slower pace and this year was no exception. But even though I felt like I was taking... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TCMFF 2019: The Force is Strong With This Festival

  

  On Saturday morning, I started my day off with a movie that would end up becoming my favorite new-to-me discovery of the festival: All Through the Night. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TCMFF 2019: From Grace Kelly to Mexican Wrestlers

  

  For the first full day of festival activities, it always feels like the first block of the day is always a tough one and this year was no exception. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• TCMFF 2019: Kicking Off the Festival in Style

  

  Every year I attend the TCM Classic Film Festival, I like to arrive in Los Angeles the day before festival activities get started to give myself a little bit... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• My Choices for TCMFF 2019

  

  It’s that time of year again! The 2019 TCM Classic Movie Festival is already right around the corner and the full schedule was just released on Tuesday, which... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: Greta Garbo

  

  At the peak of Greta Garbo’s career, she occupied a level of stardom that was unmatched by anyone. Not only was she making one acclaimed movie after another, he... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison Back Story: The Death of Irving Thalberg

  

  As we talk about the infamous Box Office Poison ad from 1938, it’s important to remember that the ad wasn’t solely based on movies released in 1938. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Box Office Poison: The Ad That Started It All

  

  In Hollywood, a catchy line can last forever. Whether it’s a line of dialogue from a movie, a clever tagline, or a statement made during an interview, those... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES