Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 30, 2024

Last year I was feeling nostalgic and wanted to watch some older episodes of Mister Rogers Neighborhood but sadly, I couldn't find any free episodes on any of the streaming services on Roku. Every episode since the beginning of Mister Rogers Neighborhood was available on Amazon Prime for $1.99 an...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on April 27, 2024

Never does time pass so quickly than it does each spring when I visit Los Angeles for the TCM Film Festival. This year was no different. The 2024 festival, which took place April 18-21, gave me another delightful experience of moviegoing, stargazing, friend reunions, and popcorn meals (one of which   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 19, 2024

The 6th instalment of my beloved Golden Boy Blogathon took place last Tuesday and Wednesday to concord with what would have been the great William Holden’s 106th birthday. I was joined by the awesome Emily from The Flapper Dame to co-host and celebrate this phenomenal actor the way he should   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on April 17, 2024

The 6th edition of the Golden Boy Blogathon continues today on what would have been William Holden’s 106th birthday! As usual, it’s a pleasure to celebrate this unique actor with dedicated fellow bloggers like you! Day one was hosted by my wonderful co-host, Emily, from The Flapper Dame   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 17, 2024

Humphrey Bogart and Lizabeth Scott face a “Dead Reckoning” Dead Reckoning (1947) is an American film noir directed by John Cromwell and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lizabeth Scott. Bogart plays Capt. Warren “Rip” Murdock who is trying to unlock the mystery surrounding t   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on April 15, 2024

Yvette Mimieux with one of the chimps. We've been on a Disney movie run at the Cafe, revisiting some of the studio’s lesser-known live action films. There have been some pleasant surprises (Emil and the Detectives) and a few major disappointments (Dick Van Dyke wasted in Never a Dull Moment).   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on April 1, 2024

It’s about that time again, y’all – time for the Turner Classic Movies film festival! I’ve been attending since 2013, so 2024 marks my 10th year attending the festival in person (and my 12th overall, counting the two years – 2020 and 2021 – that TCM presented a virtual fest)....   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on March 23, 2024

Yeah, yeah, yeah! You’ve read that correctly. One of my favourite blogathons to host is back for a 6th edition this April! The 6th Golden Boy Blogathon, celebrating one of my very very favourite actors: the one and only William Holden! Furthermore, I’m thrilled that Emily from The Flapp   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on February 29, 2024

In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 21, 2024

The Egyptian Theatre back as a TCM Film Festival venue The legendary Egyptian Theatre, which opened its doors in 1922, is back as a major venue for the TCM Film Festival. Recently renovated by Netflix, the theatre is able to show 35mm, 70mm, digital formats, and nitrate prints. The TCM...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on February 19, 2024

Jeff Chandler as Rick.Had a bad day at work? Relatives causing undue stress? If so, then perhaps you need to sit down and watch a mindless 1950s comedy. You know the kind. It's entertaining enough while you're watching it, but it won't linger in your brain. It's like cotton candy--light...   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on February 13, 2024

Galentine’s Day? Malentine’s Day? Sailentine’s Day? A film for each! On February 13, 2024 By CarolIn Uncategorized Image from Unsplash (Markus Spiske) The London-based Instagram page AllOnTheBoard made a post today about the so-called G   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on February 12, 2024

Some time ago, I had to upgrade my WordPress blog to a paid plan, mainly because I had used all my storage for pictures and other media. After almost ten years of blogging (it will be ten years next October) and around 550 articles written, it’s understandable. Ok, although I...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on February 6, 2024

An ancient Egyptian mummy is stolen from The British Museum and young Jeff (Graham Fletcher) witnesses the criminals carrying the mummy case to their hiding place at the railyards. He wants to go to the police but is afraid to since it would mean confessing that he trespassed on railway...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Lea Stans on January 23, 2024

A Closer Look At: The Big Parade (1925) Renée Adorée and John Gilbert In 1928, the great star John Gilbert wrote in an article for Photoplay: “Have any of you ever gone through an experience at school, or at college, or while in love, or while on a farm, or...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 4, 2024

It’s a Gift is built out of the framework of the domestic lifestyle. This is where it gets its comedy. Take for exhibit A an early sequence. Harold Bissonette (pronounced bis-on-ay) tries to shave with a straight edge despite the interference of his daughter. It leads him to resort to...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on January 1, 2024

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: A Lady’s...   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on December 31, 2023

That’s a wrap, 2023-wise! On December 31, 2023 By CarolIn Uncategorized Merry Chri- oh wait, that was last week. So here we are, 2023 is over. No more. Finito. Goodbye. OK, let’s not be dramatic. So, what on earth happened? 2023 was a grea   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Lea Stans on December 21, 2023

Jessica Borthwick, A Forgotten Front Lines Filmmaker We’re all familiar with the adventurous silent era cameramen who coolly took their equipment into dangerous situations, whether by trekking Arctic tundras or crossing broiling deserts. The excitement of capturing actual life led many to take gr   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on December 17, 2023

Sometimes things are so obvious you just can't help but wonder: Were Lina Lamont ("Singin' in the Rain") and Billie Dawn ("Born Yesterday") related?We don't know anything about the parentage of Miss Lamont and only know that Billie's dad worked for the gas company. Let's take a look at a...   read more