4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 20, 2018

In full disclosure, though I admire Ernst Lubitsch’s directorial eye and Billy Wilder’s trenchant wit, the Ninotchka (1939) premise alone never intrigued me. But as with all the great pictures, it’s not necessarily the main conceit but the execution of the story with its own uniqu   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on April 30, 2018

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 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Silk Stockings...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on August 24, 2016

It's 1957 and the era of big musicals is ending, but Silk Stockings doesn't feel like a dying gasp. It is a slick, colorful and expertly executed production. Now available on Blu-ray from Warner Archive, it isn't likely to top the favorites list of many musical fans, but with Fred...   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on January 7, 2016

Silk Stockings is perhaps one of the weirdest remakes you can see. Let me explain: when you think of Ninotchka, what comes to mind? The irresistible Greta Garbo? Sure. The dapper, underrated Melyvn Douglas? Of course. The tagline "Garbo Laughs," as if it were the first time the actress ever...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 11, 2015

Meias de Seda / Silk Stockings (1957) Quem poderia substituir Greta Garbo em sua obra-prima “Ninotchka”? Resposta: ninguém. A personagem, que vai da seriedade completa à entrega amorosa, é perfeita para Garbo. Mas e se Ninotchka se transformasse em um musical? Aí o número de opçõe   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on March 11, 2015

Meias de Seda / Silk Stockings (1957) Quem poderia substituir Greta Garbo em sua obra-prima “Ninotchka”? Resposta: ninguém. A personagem, que vai da seriedade completa à entrega amorosa, é perfeita para Garbo. Mas e se Ninotchka se transformasse em um musical? Aí o número de opçõe   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Meias de Seda / Silk Stockings (1957) Quem poderia substituir Greta Garbo em sua obra-prima “Ninotchka”? Resposta: ninguém. A personagem, que vai da seriedade completa à entrega amorosa, é perfeita para Garbo. Mas e se Ninotchka se transformasse em um musical? Aí o número de opçõe   read more