Back in January, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) premiered an all-new original documentary series, The Power of Film, which explores some of the most popular and memorable American films of all time. The six-part series was hosted and curated by renowned UCLA professor emeritus Howard Suber. He's the founding chair of UCLA’s Film and Television Producers …
Continue reading Documentary Series Spotlight: Turner Classic Movies (TCM)’s THE POWER OF FILM
It's been ages since I wanted to see A Streetcar Named Desire, not sure why I've put it off. I feel like I have watched it as one day I actually watched a bunch of clips from this film on youtube. There's of course the famous scene where Brando yelled 'Stellaaaaaaa...!' that's been parodied many …
Continue reading April 2016 Blindspot: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Merry Christmas, all and sundry! Taking a brief respite from the strategy of "What?"s and "When?"s in regards to baking family Christmas gifts. I've fallen back upon a request from our Hostess regarding favorite holiday-hemed films. While A Christmas Story and It's A Wonderful Life hold their proper place high in the firmament. And have …
Continue reading Forgotten Christmas-themed Movie: Fitzwilly (1967)
Greeting, all and sundry! After taking a step back as the latest addition to The Hunger Games sweeps through theaters near and far, I've decided to tidy up some loose ends. With a pinch of Paula's What A Character Blog-A-Thon. And a subtly expressed desire to learn more of the machinations of director, Stanley Kubrick. …
Continue reading Classic Actor Spotlight: Sterling Hayden – Variations On A Theme
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