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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 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)
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)
This originally ran December 14th, 2011. Really my thoughts on this film haven’t changed. I still adore Vera-Ellen‘s dancing but I don’t love this movie. Yep, it’s official: I’m not … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: White Christmas (1954)
Originally published December 4th, 2012 Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: Holiday Inn (1942)
Originally published May 6th, 2013 Meet Me in St. Louis came highly recommended due to its place as a musical classic, and because it’s got the downright angelic Margaret O’Brien … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
One trend which remained throughout our look at the career of Roy Scheider is consistency. He’s an understated workhorse, rarely glitzy or glamorous. He’s a stalwart, consistent performer often charged … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
One trend which has remained throughout our look at the career of Roy Scheider is consistency. As a performer, he can best be described as an understated workhorse. He’s rarely … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
Summer might be over but there’s still magic to be found in cinema. Summer Magic was originally planned as a vehicle for Disney darling Annette Funicello, but the success of … Continue Reading Mondays with Hayley Mills: Summer Magic (1963)
This article is presented as part of the 2nd Annual Peter Lawford Blogathon. As I sat down to contemplate my options for this blogathon, there were of course, more than … Continue Reading 2nd Annual Peter Lawford Blogathon: Easter Parade (1948)
TCM’s schedule might be honoring Dame Maggie Smith, but I chose another English lady to salute today: Dame Julie Andrews (I don’t believe she’s officially been given the title, and … Continue Reading Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
“I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace; that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress!” -John … Continue Reading Classic Film and “The Colonies”: 1776 (1972)
I’m starting to think George Sidney might be one of my favorite directors. From The Harvey Girls (1946) or Viva Las Vegas (1964), Sidney was a director who knew how … Continue Reading Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
Originally published January 18, 2018 My year-long Centennial Celebration kicks off with a two-episode look at composer Leonard Bernstein.
Originally published July 23, 2013 Off to a late start on my Busby Berkeley week, but we’re moving along with the film: Footlight Parade. This is my first Berkeley film, … Continue Reading Footlight Parade (1933)
Actress Kym Karath sits down with Kristen and Kimberly to discuss being a child star, her memories of working with Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music, and meeting Paul Newman. … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #108: Kym Karath on Child Stardom and ‘The Sound of Music’
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