Key Largo (1948)
Describing the Florida Keys always sounds as if a Dashiell Hammett-esque noir voice should be speaking the words aloud: “An isolated strip of land as beautiful as it is hot.” … Continue Reading Key Largo (1948)
The Big Sleep (1946)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon By 1946 actor Humphrey Bogart fit into the role of detective Philip Marlowe so perfectly it might as … Continue Reading The Big Sleep (1946)
Young Man With a Horn (1950)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon So back story into why I sought out Young Man With a Horn to today’s review: I reviewed a … Continue Reading Young Man With a Horn (1950)
Cactus Flower (1969)
Cactus Flower made my TCM Top Twelve back in June and boy did I wait too long to watch it. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of mistaken identity, gender studies, and a … Continue Reading Cactus Flower (1969)
Bogie (1980)
In this week’s installment of The Golden Age on the Silver Screen, and in honor of TCM’s month of Lauren Bacall, we’re going back to 1980 to view the … Continue Reading Bogie (1980)
To Have and Have Not (1944)
Did I mention I love that TCM’s star of the month is Lauren Bacall? I really wanted to watch and review The Big Sleep (which I love more than … Continue Reading To Have and Have Not (1944)
The TCM Top Twelve for September
September is a good month for me in numerous ways, predominately that it contains my birthday which I do celebrate for the entire month as my mother so kindly … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for September
Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Marilyn Monroe – Private and Confidential
It’s been awhile since I’ve discussed anything Marilyn Monroe related. I guess after all that time spent in my Month with Marilyn that mad this blog what it is … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Marilyn Monroe – Private and Confidential
Updates for Today!
I got bogged down with some things today so no movie review (might post one up mid-afternoon but no promises). Figured I’d do a few updates that way you weren’t … Continue Reading Updates for Today!
Written On the Wind (1956)
Written On the Wind is my first foray into the world of director Douglas Sirk. I know generally the go-to Sirkian melodrama is Imitation of Life (a film on my … Continue Reading Written On the Wind (1956)
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
2012 continues with more Marilyn (remember when this was only supposed to take a month?) in the 1953 film How to Marry a Millionaire. This movie should be tailored made … Continue Reading My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
Ticklish Business 