Happy 2025, classic film fans! I'm beyond delighted to head into this new year as I have so much to look forward to, particularly the upcoming birth of my first child, a baby girl arriving in March! Most of my readers have also been aware of the fact that I'm currently writing a cookbook encapsulating… Continue reading Cinematic Blindspots — 1945 in Film
My Picks for TCM’s Summer Under the Stars 2024 – Part Two
Summer Under the Stars is finally upon us! I couldn't be more excited to ring in my favorite month on TCM by giving you all some great movie recommendations so you can enjoy these 24-hour tributes alongside me and end this summer on a great note. If you haven't had the chance, check out Part… Continue reading My Picks for TCM’s Summer Under the Stars 2024 – Part Two
My Picks for TCM’s Summer Under the Stars 2024 – Part One
If you couldn't already tell from my updated full list of Summer Under the Stars honorees, I'm beyond excited for TCM's lineup of stars and films this August! There are tons of stars being honored for the very first time and a few special movie premieres for the channel as well! Once I read the… Continue reading My Picks for TCM’s Summer Under the Stars 2024 – Part One
UPDATED FOR 2024! A Complete List of Every Star Ever Honored for TCM’s Summer Under the Stars
It's almost the most wonderful time of year for classic movie fans far and wide: TCM's Summer Under the Stars, an event during the entire month of August in which an Old Hollywood actor or actress is honored each day with a 24-hour lineup of his or her films. As most of you may know,… Continue reading UPDATED FOR 2024! A Complete List of Every Star Ever Honored for TCM’s Summer Under the Stars
The Fourth Luso World Cinema Blogathon — Carmen Miranda’s Feijoada
I'm so beyond delighted to be back as part of The Fourth Luso World Cinema Blogathon, hosted by Beth Ann of Spellbound with Beth Ann and Le of Crítica Retrô! Shockingly, I haven't given myself the opportunity to participate in this fun blogathon celebrating Lusophone cinema and Portuguese culture since 2019, when I discussed Carmen… Continue reading The Fourth Luso World Cinema Blogathon — Carmen Miranda’s Feijoada
The 6th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration — I Wanted Wings (1941)
I couldn't be more honored to celebrate what would have been legendary actor William Holden's 106th birthday today by participating in The 6th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration hosted by two of my personal favorite classic movie bloggers: Emily of The Flapper Dame and Virginie of The Wonderful World of Cinema! William Holden… Continue reading The 6th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration — I Wanted Wings (1941)
The Third Marathon Stars Blogathon —The Films of Gena Rowlands
I couldn't be more thrilled to assist my dear classic film friends Virginie and Crystal in bringing back one of my favorite blogathons that I've ever been a part of: The Marathon Stars Blogathon! In this unique concept returning this year for a third time, bloggers were tasked with choosing a movie star whom they… Continue reading The Third Marathon Stars Blogathon —The Films of Gena Rowlands
The Third Marathon Stars Blogathon is HERE!
The day we've all been anticipating has finally arrived! I'm just too thrilled to celebrate some of the perhaps lesser-known stars of cinema with two of my fondest classic film friends, Virginie and Crystal! I’d especially like to profusely thank every participant who has helped virtually gather and make this Third Marathon Stars Blogathon the… Continue reading The Third Marathon Stars Blogathon is HERE!
Announcing The Third Marathon Stars Blogathon!
As a classic film fan for over a decade, I often feel as if I've seen every Old Hollywood star that there is to discover, yet it always delights me to no end when I find myself incorrect and discover a new actor or actress to admire! The Marathon Stars Blogathon, hosted previously by two… Continue reading Announcing The Third Marathon Stars Blogathon!
The Linda Darnell Blogathon is HERE!
I'm thrilled to celebrate Linda Darnell's centennial with so many kind and talented bloggers who still care about and honor Linda over eighty years after making her screen debut, and I'd especially like to thank every participant from the bottom of my heart who has helped virtually gather and make Linda's centennial one to remember.… Continue reading The Linda Darnell Blogathon is HERE!
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