Thehollywoodrevue
A blog dedicated to films and movie stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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The Hollywood Revue
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A blog dedicated to movies and stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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TCMFF 2018 Hits the Ground Running
2018 marked my fifth year attending the TCM Classic Film Festival and over the years, I’ve sort of fallen into a routine. I fly into town on Wednesday morning, ... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
My Choices for TCMFF 2018
It’s that time of year again! In a little under three weeks, I’ll be heading off to Hollywood for the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival. Read more
Posted on 06 April 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Let’s Get FilmStruck
While many people have been quickly abandoning physical media in favor of streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, classic cinema enthusiasts have largely... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Hot Toddy: The True Story of Hollywood’s Most Sensational Murder
When actress Thelma Todd was found dead on December 16, 1935, the circumstances surrounding her death would become a subject of much debate that would last for... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Dawson City: Frozen Time (2016)
It’s estimated that about 90% of all films made prior to 1929 are lost and many of those are very likely gone forever. With those kinds of odds, it’s no wonder... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2018 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Raiders of the Lost Films: London After Midnight (1927)
In 1927, Lon Chaney was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, having made several on-screen triumphs in movies like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Oliver Twist, and... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Joan Crawford: My Way of Life
I’ve been a big Joan Crawford fan for many years and while I’ve managed to see many of her movies, until recently, I’d only heard about a book she published in... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: August 2017
Happy August, everyone! August can only mean one thing on TCM — Summer Under the Stars. If you’re not familiar with Summer Under the Stars, each day in August,... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Raiders of the Lost Films: Flaming Youth (1923)
It’s often said that Hollywood has a fixation on youth, and this hardly a new trend. Throughout the entire history of American cinema, there have consistently... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: July 2017
Happy July, everyone! It’s looking like it’s going to be a pretty quiet month on TCM, but there are still two very good reasons to watch this month: Ronald... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Feud: Bette and Joan (2017)
For months, the classic film community has been abuzz about FX’s mini-series Feud: Bette and Joan. From the day it was announced to the season finale, it seems... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
TCMFF 2017, Day 4: The Day I Met Dick Cavett
April 9, 2017Ah, Sunday — the point in the festival where I start craving a slower pace. It’s the last day and after a chaotic few days, I’m ready to relax a... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: May 2017
Happy May, everyone! Although the weather is getting nicer outside, TCM is giving me plenty of good reasons to stay in and watch movies this month.One of the... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
TCMFF 2017, Day 3: Revisiting Some Old Favorites
April 8, 2017Going into day three of the festival, I didn’t have many firmly-set plans in mind. Today was full of blocks where I just couldn’t make up my mind... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
TCMFF 2017, Day 2: A Whole Lot of Red-Headed Women
April 7, 2017It’s awfully hard to resist the idea of starting off the day with Ginger Rogers movie, especially if it’s a rarely-screened Ginger Rogers movie. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
TCMFF 2017, Day 1: From Osborne to Scorsese
April 6, 2017Not long before the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival got underway, fans of the channel were heartbroken to hear the news that long-time host Robert... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: April 2017
Happy April, everyone! Looking at this month’s TCM lineup, I can honestly say there isn’t much here I don’t like. Instead of having just one star of the month,... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
My Choices for TCMFF 2017
It’s hard to believe that in just a little over a week from now, I’ll be in Los Angeles for this year’s TCM Classic Film Festival. This will be my fourth year... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: Made It, Ma!
Season 10, Episode 2: The Wizard of Evergreen TerraceAfter becoming fascinated with the life of Thomas Edison, Homer goes to the library to learn more. Read more
Posted on 26 March 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: March 2017
Happy March, everyone! It looks like March is going to be a pretty busy month on TCM. First of all, we have the final few days of the annual 31 Days of Oscar... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES