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Thoughts on Elizabeth: I have a complicated relationship with Elizabeth Taylor; sometimes I find her charming and a great actor, and other times I feel the complete opposite. I admire … Continue Reading “Cynthia” Review – Elizabeth Taylor (Summer Under the Stars #14)
Audrey Cornell reviews John Huston’s lesser-known psychosexual drama, Reflections in a Golden Eye.
Thoughts on Jane: I hadn’t heard of her before watching this film, but she kind of reminded me of another actor I’ve seen before but can’t place the name of. … Continue Reading “A Date With Judy” Review – Jane Powell (Summer Under the Stars #12)
Thoughts on Laurence: I’d actually never heard of him before watching this film, despite the fact that he was quite popular and appeared in many iconic films. Maybe now I’ll … Continue Reading “The Manchurian Candidate” Review – Laurence Harvey (Summer Under the Stars #11)
My apologies, as I’m really falling behind on this challenge! I’m trying to get caught up 🙂 Thoughts on Greta: Before watching this film, I’d only recently seen Garbo in … Continue Reading “Camille” Review – Greta Garbo (Summer Under the Stars #10)
Thoughts on William: I’ve seen a few of his films (Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina, and The Towering Inferno) and honestly haven’t really been that affected by him as an actor. I’m … Continue Reading “Born Yesterday” Review – William Holden (Summer Under the Stars #9)
Since I’ve gotten so far behind on my watching and reviews for this challenge, I thought I’d write about a film I’ve already seen this year, but still fits into … Continue Reading “Let Us Live” Review – Maureen O’Sullivan (Summer Under the Stars #8)
Thoughts on Gene: Gene Kelly is one of my favorite choreographers and dancers, I love his style and how different it is – especially compared to his contemporaries. He always … Continue Reading “The Pirate” Review – Gene Kelly (Summer Under the Stars #7)
Thoughts on Audrey: Since we share a name, I’ve known about Audrey Hepburn almost my entire life. She is very inspiring to me and I absolutely love her fashion. While … Continue Reading “Wait Until Dark” Review – Audrey Hepburn (Summer Under the Stars #6)
Thoughts on Orson: I have a confession to make. I have never seen Citizen Kane. There, I said it. Otherwise, I’ve seen Welles in Tomorrow is Forever and only half … Continue Reading “The Lady From Shanghai” Review – Orson Welles (Summer Under the Stars #5)
Thoughts on Ruth: I’d never heard of Ruth Roman before watching this film but might check more out in the future. I wasn’t especially impressed by her performance in this … Continue Reading “Tomorrow is Another Day” Review – Ruth Roman (Summer Under the Stars #4)
Thoughts on Sidney: I’m ashamed to say I haven’t seen that many of Sidney Poitier’s movies yet and I’m hoping to change that! He’s been such a captivating screen presence … Continue Reading “Edge of the City” Review – Sidney Poitier (Summer Under the Stars #3)
Thoughts on Jean Arthur: I’d never actually heard of Jean before this challenge, despite the fact that she has been in some incredibly popular films, like Mr. Smith Goes to … Continue Reading “The Devil and Miss Jones” Review – Jean Arthur (Summer Under the Stars #2)
I thought it would be fun (or maybe just plain crazy) to set myself a challenge to watch one movie for each star featured in Turner Classic Movies’ Summer Under … Continue Reading “Girl Happy” Review – Elvis Presley (Summer Under the Stars #1)
Marty (Ernest Borgnine) is a bachelor butcher living in the Bronx with his mother, Theresa (Esther Minciotti). He meets and falls in love with a plain schoolteacher, Clara (Betsy Blair), … Continue Reading Marty (1955)
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