Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on August 24, 2020

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: Music in...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on July 10, 2020

So… Nicholas Briggs does do the Dalek voices in this episode. He’s been doing all of them, which is weird because the Dalek voices this episode are terrible and so… I figured it was other actors. But no. It’s Briggs. And he’s terrible. I was waiting for the Daleks to...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on June 14, 2019

Michaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting her second annual Dear Mr. Gable blogathon, a salute to the King of Hollywood, Clark Gable. Click HERE to enjoy the tributes and critiques. When MGM and other Hollywood studios of the 20th century are referred to as "the dream factory",...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on November 4, 2016

Two Men in Manhattan (Deux hommes dans Manhattan) Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville Written by Jean-Pierre Melville 1959/France Belfort Films/Alter Films First viewing/Netflix rental This is sub-par film noir but, as a time capsule of late-night late-50’s Manhattan, it’s a winner. The   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on August 31, 2016

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/3689/Adventure-in-Manhattan/#tcmarcp-395941-410710  Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. This somewhat zany mystery film stars Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea in their second film together. Both stars were on the rise in Hollywood: Arthur had been working in   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Daniel de Visé on February 25, 2016

Andy Griffith and Don Knotts: A Manhattan Walking Tour Though Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were creatures of Hollywood, best remembered as stars of The Andy Griffith Show, both men spent their formative years in New York. Don first journeyed there in 1942, right out of high school, in a...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on April 8, 2015

“We’ll Have Manhattan” Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for Facebook/Blog Contest As part of this month’s Rodgers and Hart book giveaway contest, we’ll also be giving away TWO copies of  “We’ll Have Manhattan: The Early Work of Rodgers & Hart” on Facebook and this Blog, courtesy o   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on April 6, 2015

“We’ll Have Manhattan” Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for Twitter Contest “Manhattan,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Blue Moon,” “Bewitched,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Isn’t It Romantic?” — shall I go on… I am happy to announce that CMH will be giving away FOUR copies of  “We’ll Have Manhattan: The Earl   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on March 9, 2015

“We’ll Have Manhattan” – April Book Giveaway! Ah… “Manhattan,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Blue Moon,” “Bewitched,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Isn’t It Romantic?” — shall I go on… Richard Rodgers and Loren   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on November 13, 2014

For most of my adult life, I've listed Manhattan as possibly my favorite Woody Allen film. It made that much of an impression when I saw it in 1980. Hence, I was enthused about a recent opportunity to view it again. But now having seen it after 34 years, I...   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on August 20, 2013

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #213 on the list, Woody Allen‘s Manhattan. For a longer introduction and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up on what I’ll...   read more