The podcast devoted to Old Hollywood
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)
Hollywood is at its best when it’s writing about itself. Or, at least in the moment, more often they’re excoriated for how “inside” they play to mass audiences. In 1979 … Continue Reading S.O.B. (1981)
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
W TCM in October is just behind Summer Under the Stars as my favorite time of year because of all the Halloween films they do! Classic horror is the theme … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for October
If you didn’t read Saturday’s installment of the Golden Age on the Silver Screen I direct you to it here. I recommend it as watching Sabrina inspired me to watch … Continue Reading Sabrina (1954)
The 2000s saw a real resurgence in made-for-television biopics on celebrities and today’s film is one of the earliest from that period. The 2000 miniseries on Audrey Hepburn received … Continue Reading The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000)
In honor of Lucille Ball’s birthday I figured I’d showcase my fifteen favorite episodes of I Love Lucy. I’ve tried to include clips and/or full episodes. If nothing is provided in … Continue Reading My 15 Favorite I Love Lucy Episodes
I decided to watch Network after falling in love with Aaron Sorkin‘s latest television endevour, The Newsroom. In reading the reviews that came out after the premier of Sorkin’s show … Continue Reading Network (1976)
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
I mentioned reviewing The Moon is Blue when I did my first ever blogathon (The Gone Too Soon Blogathon) and discussed star Maggie McNamara. It was recently on TCM (and … Continue Reading The Moon is Blue (1953)
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
So much to write about that it might require two posts. Let’s start with the delayed movie review. I watched this last night but due to massive studying I just … Continue Reading Rachel and the Stranger (1948)
Any movie starring William Holden is worth viewing immediately (if you haven’t read my reprint of my Lusty Men in Classic Film article, it details why). The bonus incentive for … Continue Reading Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955)
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