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Posted August 1, 20211 Comment Summer Under the Stars

Summer Under the Stars- Bette Davis (August 1st)

Here we are! Well, for some the Super Bowl is in January. Other’s look to Oscar time. However, for plenty of us, it gets no better than this! Summer Under … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Bette Davis (August 1st)

Posted March 6, 201814 Comments 1930s

The Old Maid (1939)

Ryan Murphy might have spent an entire season talking about the feud between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, but the story that’s always enthralled me is about a different feud: … Continue Reading The Old Maid (1939)

Posted November 5, 20122 Comments 1930s

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Entertainer – Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century

Today’s book is not a biography as the author would claim. Writer Margaret Talbot‘s biography/Hollywood history book The Entertainer: Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century is a fantastic blend … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Entertainer – Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century

Posted October 29, 20126 Comments 1960

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Twitch Upon a Star

So far this feature has focused on books devoted to classic film but I just couldn’t pass up an opportunity to read and review Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Twitch Upon a Star

Posted August 30, 20126 Comments 1930s

Summer Under the Stars: Three on a Match (1932)

**My final contribution to the Summer Under the Stars blogathon. Head over to ScribeHard on Film or Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence to read all past contributions. I’m reviewing all … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars: Three on a Match (1932)

Posted August 28, 20124 Comments 1930s

Female (1933)

I’m reviewing all five films (and one documentary) in the Forbidden Hollywood volume two box set, below are my previous reviews: Review of Night Nurse Review of Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin, … Continue Reading Female (1933)

Posted August 13, 20124 Comments My Movie Wishlist

My Movie Wish List: Part Two

So sorry for the lack of posts this week. I was visiting relatives and figured I’d have all this free-time to watch movies and blog…when has that ever worked … Continue Reading My Movie Wish List: Part Two

Posted June 14, 201213 Comments 1930s

Dark Victory (1939)

All film buffs worth their salt know that 1939 is a crucial year for film; some would even say it was the best year for film as can be proven … Continue Reading Dark Victory (1939)

Posted May 31, 20129 Comments TCM Top Twelve

The TCM Top Twelve for June

How about that spiffy logo I came up for this? Anyway, another month and a new TCM Top 12. In terms of the twelve I mentioned watching for May, I … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for June