A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on January 13, 2017

Keep reading to learn how to win a copy of "Mary Astor's Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936" by Edward Sorel. When a celebrity sex scandal of the 1930s runs into a 1960’s left leaning liberal political cartoonist, the result is a comical and affectionate re-telling   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on January 2, 2017

I'm all in with "La La Land." No hesitation.. almost. Dance and romance among the stars You love classic film? You love a charming musical score? You love charismatic stars? You love enchantment? Go see it. "La La Land" is an all out/all in movie musical, which presented me with...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on December 4, 2016

What is it about those films of the 1930’s that makes movie fans all over the world open their hearts and willingly step into a unique place and time all its own? No matter how much time passes or how the world changes, these films continue to speak to a...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on November 11, 2016

This is my entry in the Circus Blogathon hosted by Critica Retro and Serendipitous Anachronisms. Click HERE for more Big Top excitement! Sunny (1930) Sunny in her circus costume. Wasn't she a pretty little bareback rider? "Sunny" started out with high hopes. It was based upon a successful B   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on October 17, 2016

This is my entry in the CMBA Hollywood on Hollywood Blogathon. Click HERE to read more about films that focus on our favorite town in the world. Hollywood Steps Out (1941) Before I ever saw Ann Sheridan, George Raft and even Greta Garbo in a movie, I knew who they...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on September 29, 2016

This is my entry in the Dual Roles Blogathon hosted by the great bloggers at Christina Wehner: Classic Movies, Musicals, Old Books and the Great American Songbook and Silver Screenings. Check both sites for more fabulous cinematic doubles. THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940) In one of history's greate   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on September 9, 2016

No, I don't think he committed suicide..... I can’t help it. I want to know more about Norma Desmond’s monkey. Monkey, we hardly knew you..... Oh sure, we know he’s dead, and that he serves as the plot device to get Joe Gillis into Norma’s cage, but, really, who was...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on August 5, 2016

Warning! Spoilers ahead. There I was, blissfully enjoying “Café Society,” Woody Allen’s latest film, on its own merits. The setting of Hollywood in the golden 1930s was a home run for me and the characters and plot were pure Woody – whose work I always enjoy. So, imagi   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on July 10, 2016

A Hollywood Mystery This story of murder, intrigue, mystery and Hollywood glamour is the result of a fun-filled weekly collaboration of many blogging and Facebook friends. Each contributed a chapter until the mystery was solved. One thing they all have in common - they love classic films and a goo   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on June 14, 2016

This is my entry in the Reel Infatuation Blogathon, hosted by Silver Screenings and Front and Frock. Click here for more crush-worthy posts (but hold on to your hearts). Upon his knees he sank, pale as smooth, sculptured stone - John Keats, The Eve of St. Agnes Oh, Healthcliff! I'm...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on June 9, 2016

This is my entry in the Order in the Court Blogathon hosted by the criminally wonderful Lesley at Second Sight Cinema and Theresa at Cinemaven's ESSAYS from the Couch. Click HERE for more posts. It's so much fun, it feels like it should be illegal! Pandora's Box Guilty or innocent?...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 15, 2016

To celebrate the second annual National Classic Movie Day, Rick at the Classic Film and TV Cafe is hosting the Five Movies on an Island Blogathon. Please head on over to his site and check out everyone's "must haves." I love my imaginary desert island. Not only does it have...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on April 11, 2016

This is my entry in the Classic Movie Blog Association Words, Words, Words! Blogathon celebrating writers in film. Click HERE for more words about words! Who among us has not dreamed of writing a juicy best seller? Imagine the fame, the fortune, the fun! And, just because we are all...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on April 9, 2016

Just what is going on at the Brown Derby and other various Hollywood locations in 1939? Some of my fiends on Facebook at FlickChick's Movie Playground are taking turns writing a portion of the story. It's anybody's guess how it all will turn out. Entries are posted weekly. Please join...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on February 25, 2016

Entertainment-wise, there are just some things I can't see to get over. For example, Lucy and Desi's divorce. Growing up with Lucy and Ricky, I mean Desi, they seemed a lock to be in love forever. Ricky said "I Love Lucy," right? And we all knew Ricky and Desi were...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on February 12, 2016

A kiss is just a kiss. True, but it depends on whether you are the kisser or the kissee or - as are we movie-goers, an observer. Now, kisser and kissee could be steamy and passionate... Or, they could be innocent and chaste. As a kisser (or kissee) I shall...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on February 7, 2016

In a dream, in a place and time that never changes, in a piece of film, that is my safe place. No matter how uncertain the world, I can count on: C.C. Baxter and Miss Kubelik playing gin The Little Tramp's joy at realizing the Blind Girl can see Eve...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on January 23, 2016

Words cannot express the love I have for Chaplin, and there are almost no words for the love I have for Keaton, closely followed by the great Harold Lloyd. However, when it comes to finding 2 fellows to pal around with, nobody beats Stan and Ollie for me. Why, you...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on January 8, 2016

This is my entry in the France on Film Blogathon, hosted by Serendipitous Anachronisms. Click HERE for the full roster of all things oo la la! I write this entry with a special ache of the heart. Paris is the one destination that never disappointed me and more than lived...   read more

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on December 23, 2015

Holiday films are supposed to make us feel better. They usually end with the main characters eventually basking in the warmth of friends and family and reminding us that this is what it is all about. But what kind of Christmas would the solitary souls of cinema enjoy? Ethan Edwards...   read more