Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on July 24, 2023

Chaney Jr. and the black bag. The most incongruent entry in Universal's six-film Inner Sanctum series is also one of the best. Whereas its brethren are psychological suspense tales, Strange Confession (1945) is a straight drama with a subtly gruesome conclusion. Series regular Lon Chaney, Jr. star   read more

The Baz Posted by Neve on July 21, 2023

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Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Lea Stans on July 20, 2023

Silents are Golden: A History of the Iconic Vitagraph Studios If you have even a passing interest in silent film, you’re no doubt familiar with the Keystone Film Company and Biograph–to say nothing of the Georges Méliès and Edison studios. But how well do you know Vitagraph Studios? Studio p   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on July 10, 2023

As I was walking from the Royal Shakespeare Company to Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon, I came across this sweet little tribute to legendary actress Vivien Leigh. Best remembered today for Oscar winning film roles as Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939) and Blanche DuBois in A St   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Toni Ruberto on July 8, 2023

A severely beaten man who has survived a heinous assault is unconscious in a London hospital. His head and face are wrapped in bandages with only his eyes (a key thing) and mouth visible. The heart monitor near his bed is flatlined, but inexplicably there is a small blip of...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on July 3, 2023

Betty Grable, just like other sex symbols such as Marilyn Monroe or Jayne Mansfield, is nowadays more often remembered for her physical appeal than her acting and the films in which she starred. We particularly remember her for that utterly iconic pin-up photo showcasing her famous legs (insured fo   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on July 2, 2023

So, during covid I decided to indulge my obsession with James Cagney and watch all of his films - in order, mind you. And I did. And I liked it.However, when you spend a lot of time with someone, you get to notice things. Things like clothes, for instance.I kept...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on July 1, 2023

I’ll admit it. I’ve only seen Betty Grable in two films. It’s not because I’m not a fan; I’ve always thought she was lovely, with a gorgeous figure – I’ve even read her biography – but she’s mostly a musical gal, and if you know me, you’ll know I’m not...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on June 21, 2023

Groucho Marx was onto something when he said time flies like an arrow (and fruit flies like a banana). It’s been almost three months since I returned from the 2023 TCM Film Festival – before I know it, it’ll be time to start gearing up for the 2024 event! Before...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on June 18, 2023

It’s been ages since I’ve participated in a blogathon! The last time I did was actually in April 2022, and it was for one of my own blogathons… But life happened, and I just got busy with other things. My apologies to the bloggers whose blogathons I had to skip....   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Lea Stans on June 15, 2023

Silents are Golden: A Closer Look At – The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) The silent era is synonymous with many things: tenderly-lit romances, wacky silent comedies, edgy German Expressionism, and, of course, big-budget spectacles. From Intolerance (1916) to Metropolis (1927), silent era epics a   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on May 18, 2023

Thanks to everyone who came to the first event for my Film Noir Style series at the American Cinematheque! Packed house, people raved about my talk, and lots of books signed and sold for the Larry Edmunds Bookshop. And I made it on the marquee! Wow. The second event of...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on May 9, 2023

Silver Screen Standards: A Woman’s Face (1941) Although it’s not as iconic as films like The Women (1939) or Mildred Pierce (1945), I really enjoy the George Cukor murder melodrama A Woman’s Face (1941) because it gives us a different view – quite literally – of star Joan Crawford. When...   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on May 1, 2023

It was the best of times, it was the best of times. The 2023 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival was a stone gas. (And in case you weren’t around in the 1970s, that’s a good thing!) Not too long ago, I returned home after attending my ninth in-person TCM Film...   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on April 14, 2023

Buy Me A Coffee, Substack and more! On April 14, 2023 By CarolIn Uncategorized Hello everyone! It’s been a crazy few weeks in the blogging world for and so I thought I’d share a few things with you guys. So, most of you probably know that   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Toni Ruberto on April 8, 2023

A trio of films bring to life Richard Matheson’s ‘I Am Legend’ The idea of the last man or woman on earth spurs my imagination. How will it happen? When will it happen? Why will it happen? “Germs. Bacteria. Viruses. Vampires.” That’s author Richard Matheson’s excellent   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 8, 2023

Tonight, the Movies! channel will be airing The Robe at 8pm EST, so we couldn't resist posting this behind-the-scenes photo taken during the crucifixion scene of The Robe. This scene should have been filmed out-of-doors but perhaps the director thought they could control the lighting better within   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Toni Ruberto on April 8, 2023

A trio of films bring to life Richard Matheson’s ‘I Am Legend’ The idea of the last man or woman on earth spurs my imagination. How will it happen? When will it happen? Why will it happen? “Germs. Bacteria. Viruses. Vampires.” That’s author Richard Matheson’s excellent   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on April 6, 2023

One of my latest ventures was to view a handful of romantic comedies of the ’30s and ’40s, many with screwball elements, and you could not broach this territory without eventually crossing paths with Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray. They starred in 7 films together throughout the de   read more

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on April 6, 2023

For those of you who love both versions of The Thomas Crown Affair (and why wouldn’t you?), it can be tough to determine which of these slick, funny, seductive films is superior. But today I’ll make an attempt. I’d love to hear your opinions in the comments–1999, or 1968? The   read more