Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on August 19, 2019

Field Trip: "Lawrence of Arabia" on the Big Screen at AMC River East 21 September 1 Lawrence of Arabia on the big screen Date: September 1 Where: AMC River East 21, 322 East Illinois, Chicago, IL Time: 1:00 p.m. Winner of 7 Academy Awards® including Best Picture of 1962, Lawrence...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on July 28, 2019

Win tickets to see “Lawrence of Arabia” on the Big Screen!In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sun Sept 1 and Wed Sept 4 CMH continues with our 4th year of our partnership with Fathom Events – with the 10th of our 14 movie ticket giveaways for 2019, courtesy of Fathom Events! This...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on July 20, 2018

Ah, Lawrence of Arabia… An illustrious man and the subject of one of movie history’s best films. It is British movie director David Lean who created this masterpiece. With movies like Lawrence of Arabia (of course), Great Expectations,  The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago and B   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on January 30, 2015

Lawrence of Arabia: Part two – The Destruction of Myth Hello dear readers and thank you for coming back to my Lawrence of Arabia blog posts. Last November, as part of the British Empire Blogathon, I wrote Part One of this two-part series. If you did not get a chance...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on November 17, 2014

British Empire in Film Blogathon Lawrence of Arabia: Part One –The Creation of Myth A portrait of the real Lawrence of Arabia. We open on a lone motorcycle – the very symbol of freedom, the open road – and escape from the trappings of the civilized world. Enter frame right,...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on November 21, 2013

Lawrence of Arabia Directed by David Lean Written by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson based on the writings of T.E. Lawrence 1962/UK/USA Columbia Pictures/Horizon Pictures Repeat viewing #404 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die IMdB users say 8.4/10; I say 9/10 T.E. Lawrence: It’s clean   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on October 15, 2013

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #082 on the list, David Lean‘s  Lawrwncw of Arabia. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want...   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on October 15, 2013

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #082 on the list, David Lean‘s  Lawrwncw of Arabia. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 21, 2013

A film of truly epic proportions, in length, scenery, and brilliance, Lawrence of Arabia is essential cinema. Peter O’Toole delivers a stellar performance as T.E. Lawrence, a British soldier during World War I. The movie begins with his death from a motorcycle crash, which gives an early glim   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 21, 2013

A film of truly epic proportions, in length, scenery, and brilliance, Lawrence of Arabia is essential cinema. Peter O’Toole delivers a stellar performance as T.E. Lawrence, a British soldier during World War I. The movie begins with his death from a motorcycle crash, which gives an early glim   read more

True Classics Posted by Brandie on July 31, 2013

On Sunday afternoon, I was excited to join Jill Blake–owner of Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence–and her husband, Thomas, for a screening of the 1962 David Lean epic Lawrence of Arabia at the “Fabulous” Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Photo credit: Bespoke Magazine True Classics&#821   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on October 20, 2012

Remember when I posted about two weeks ago that I’d never seen Lawrence Arabia? Well, call that post obsolete because two weeks later I have seen, and thoroughly enjoyed, all 228 minutes of it.  As I said in my earlier post, good things come to those who wait and, boy,...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on October 8, 2012

On Thursday, I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Lawrence of Arabia (1962) for the very first time, and on the big screen to boot. What an experience! The film was presented by Sony Pictures and NCM Fathom Events. It started off early with some interviews with industry professionals regarding...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on October 4, 2012

Lawrence of Arabia: An Epic Fathom/Sony Event! In honor of its 50th anniversary, the epic classic Lawrence of Arabia is being re-released in theatres in digitally restored glorious 4k, the highest resolution possible. Now, I must admit something I am slightly embarrassed about…I have never actuall   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on October 2, 2012

When an old film I love is re-released to theaters, I see it as an opportunity.  Sure, I may have seen it a dozen times at home, but nothing beats the big screen. Take a few weeks ago.  When I realized that my town’s IMAX theater was participating in the...   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on September 27, 2012

The 35th Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the films of 1962, took place at Santa Monica's Civic Auditorium on April 8th, 1963. Frank Sinatra, who nearly missed the event because he forgot his parking pass, hosted the festivities. The big winner that evening was David Lean’s epic production of   read more

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on September 27, 2012

The 35th Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the films of 1962, took place at Santa Monica's Civic Auditorium on April 8th, 1963. Frank Sinatra, who nearly missed the event because he forgot his parking pass, hosted the festivities. The big winner that evening was David Lean’s epic production of   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on May 21, 2012

Like its protagonist, Lawrence of Arabia (1962) has become the stuff of legend, a film so critically acclaimed and celebrated that it is difficult to come to the picture itself without preconceived notions. It won seven Oscars in 1963, including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean, with te   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on May 21, 2012

Like its protagonist, Lawrence of Arabia (1962) has become the stuff of legend, a film so critically acclaimed and celebrated that it is difficult to come to the picture itself without preconceived notions. It won seven Oscars in 1963, including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean, with te   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on May 21, 2012

Like its protagonist, Lawrence of Arabia (1962) has become the stuff of legend, a film so critically acclaimed and celebrated that it is difficult to come to the picture itself without preconceived notions. It won seven Oscars in 1963, including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean, with te   read more