The podcast devoted to Old Hollywood
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)
We’re celebrating Gene Kelly’s birthday and what better way to do that than with a look at our top 3 favorite Kelly movies? And we’re joined by a very special … Continue Reading #117: Gene Kelly Top 3 (with Patricia Ward Kelly)
I’ve had Cynthia and Sara Brideson’s biography of Gene Kelly on my shelf for way too long, and if this pandemic has done anything it’s that I have no excuse … Continue Reading He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly is responsible for crafting two of the most enduring musicals of the 1950s, 1951’s An American in Paris and 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain. But by 1957 Kelly … Continue Reading Les Girls (1957)
Friday marks the 22nd anniversary of the death of Gene Kelly and in honor of the talented song and dance man I wanted to share the five movies of his … Continue Reading Top 5 Gene Kelly Movies
Before you roll your eyes and think I didn’t have anything to write about for today’s entry I totally did but I blame Gene Kelly! See yesterday (and continuing … Continue Reading A Look Towards the Future….Schedule Wise
Some action in the final moments of the semi-finals but we have a winner for the 1930s-1960s. This man will go on to the finals where he’ll square … Continue Reading Leading Man Semi-Finals Part One Winner
The last update for the first part of our semi-finals! We’ve had a tie off and on throughout the week and while we have a leader now I’m … Continue Reading Final Poll Update for the Semi-Finals Part One
Our first semi-finals update and we’re in a heated dogfight between contenders. With only four nominees, and all of them tops in their category I’ve gotten more than my fair … Continue Reading Leading Man Semi-Finals Update
These four lucky actors represent the first semi-final group of our tournament. One of these men will go to the finals and possibly be declared our winner (suspenseful enough). Each … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Semi-Finals: The 1930s-1960s
Another straight forward series of events happened with this week’s men. Only 38 votes this go-round (continuing our dwindle) but my fingers are crossed there’s enough moment to get us … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 4: Results
Thanks to all who voted in this one-day tie-breaker poll! Considering that both Gene Kelly and John Wayne were tied before, they certainly weren’t in competition with each other when … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament: Week 3 Results
The winner of the 1950s is being delayed till tomorrow due to a surprising tie-breaker! Yes, there is a tie and instead of exerting my right to choose I’m leaving … Continue Reading Tie-Breaker Today Only
This is late….I know! So we have had some CRAZY developments in the last day or two and with only a few hours left to vote I’ll be interested to … Continue Reading Final Poll Update for Leading Man Tournament Week 3 and CONTEST!
Our first update of Week 3 and it’s shaping up to be a dogfight. I’ve gotten more than a few messages about how difficult this year is but I think … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 3 Update
Another round has come and gone and we’re entering the 1950s! The time of “cool” and teen rebellion and Westerns. The 1950s were a pretty crazy time as evidenced by … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament: Week 3 – The 1950s
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