The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on June 4, 2016

As a little girl, I wanted to be a princess and be married to a policeman (a policeman, not a prince). That would have been the ideal life for me. But, of course, I grew up and made wiser decisions. Because being a princess doesn’t only involve wearing beautiful dresses...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on June 19, 2015

Billy Wilder June 22, 1906 - March 27, 2002 Those "Girls Gone Wilder", Kellee (Outspoken and Freckled) and Aurora (Once Upon a Screen), are hosting a birthday party/blogathon in honour of the inestimable Billy Wilder on June 22nd. I want to bring a little music to the festivities. BILLY WILDER   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 3, 2012

We have once again come to that rolling time of the year when this corner of the internet celebrates Bing Crosby's birthday. There has long been confusion about the date. According to biographer Gary Giddins, Harry and Kate Crosby's fourth son was born on May 3rd, 1903. The proud parents...   read more