4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 18, 2018

Anyone who takes the time to search out this movie whether the reason is a young Jack Nicholson who wrote, helped finance, and starred in this western or because it’s directed by cult favorite Monte Hellman,  they probably already know it was shot consecutively with The Shooting. Whereas the f   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 18, 2018

Anyone who takes the time to search out this movie whether the reason is a young Jack Nicholson who wrote, helped finance, and starred in this western or because it’s directed by cult favorite Monte Hellman,  they probably already know it was shot consecutively with The Shooting. Whereas the f   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on November 23, 2015

Author Michelle Morgan’s proved her mettle writing about tragic blondes before; I reviewed her highly intriguing biography of Marilyn Monroe a few years back. When Morgan announced her plans to write a book on Thelma Todd I waited with bated breath. Probably, and unfortunately, more remembered   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on October 28, 2015

The Ice Cream Blonde: The Whirlwind Life and Mysterious Death of Screwball Comedienne Thelma Todd Chicago Review Press Michelle Morgan, 2015 Available November 1 It's always complicated to explore the lives of stars who die young. For all they had to offer the world, actresses like Sharon Tate, Jea   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on December 5, 2014

Dec 5 Posted by aaronwest While Ride in the Whirlwind sbould be compared with the film that preceded it, The Shooting, it is not a carbon copy. It shares many elements in common with the companion film. The most obvious is the cast members of Jack Nicholson and Millie Perkins,...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on December 5, 2014

Dec 5 Posted by aaronwest While Ride in the Whirlwind sbould be compared with the film that preceded it, The Shooting, it is not a carbon copy. It shares many elements in common with the companion film. The most obvious is the cast members of Jack Nicholson and Millie Perkins,...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on December 5, 2014

Dec 5 Posted by aaronwest While Ride in the Whirlwind sbould be compared with the film that preceded it, The Shooting, it is not a carbon copy. It shares many elements in common with the companion film. The most obvious is the cast members of Jack Nicholson and Millie Perkins,...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

The Ice Cream Blonde The Whirlwind Life and Mysterious Death of Screwball Comedienne Thelma Todd by Michelle Morgan 9781613730386 - 288 pages Chicago Review Press November 2015 Barnes and Noble Shop Indie Bookstores Amazon How will you be remembered after you die? If you’re like me you dre   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

The Ice Cream Blonde The Whirlwind Life and Mysterious Death of Screwball Comedienne Thelma Todd by Michelle Morgan 9781613730386 - 288 pages Chicago Review Press November 2015 Barnes and Noble Shop Indie Bookstores Amazon How will you be remembered after you die? If you’re like me you dre   read more