Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on April 5, 2022

Cinema Crossroads Where classic meets contemporary In just two weeks, the TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF) is back in person for the first time since 2019! I’m thrilled to be returning to Hollywood for this fest for the fourth time and reuniting with friends from around the globe I haven&#821   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on January 26, 2021

Cinema Crossroads Where classic meets contemporary My name is Julia, and I’ve never seen a Bond film. Okay, I did see Skyfall (2011) in theaters when it was first released, but it doesn’t really count because the only thing I remember is Javier Bardem’s blond hair (wig?) and absol   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on March 24, 2019

After a seemingly interminable wait, the full 2019 TCM Classic Film Festival schedule is live! This year is extra special because it’s the 10th anniversary of the festival and the 25th anniversary of TCM, and the schedule is chock full of amazing options, making it all the more difficult to...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on June 3, 2018

June is bustin’ out all over, and that means it’s time for the start of TCM and Ball State University’s free online course ‘Mad About Musicals’ (#TCMusicals)! The course officially opened June 3 (enrollment closes June 17) and will run through the entire month. To co   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on April 17, 2018

Thanks to an ongoing partnership between Turner Classic Movies and Ball State University, movie fans once again have the chance to do a deep-dive into a classic film-related topic in a free online class, and this year’s theme is definitely something to dance about. This summer’s online c   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on August 24, 2017

According to the Internet, millennials are killing everything. Apparently, we’re killing classic movies, too. A recent New York Post article reported on a controversial study that found that young people are more likely to watch movies from the last 15 years than those of earlier eras. Contr   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on April 18, 2017

It’s been almost a week since the 8th annual TCM Classic Film Festival came to a close. I’m still in denial that it’s over. I had a blast living my classic film dream of seeing these movies the way they were meant to be seen with a passionate community of...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on March 21, 2017

In just two short weeks, I’ll be attending my first-ever TCM Classic Film Festival! To say I’m thrilled is an understatement. This has been eight years in the making, and I can’t wait to meet like-minded fans in person and watch old favorites and new discoveries the way they were...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on March 7, 2017

Robert Osborne (May 3, 1932-March 6, 2017) “Hi, I’m Robert Osborne.” After a long day of school, work, or life in general, there was nothing more comforting than hearing our beloved Turner Classic Movies host speak those words. There is nothing more heartbreaking than realizing we&   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on November 11, 2016

It’s been a heck of a week. Emotions are high, people are stressed, and many are disillusioned. As society perpetuates division and negativity, it’s reassuring to find the good in this world, and the unifying art form of cinema can be that source of comfort. To end the week on...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on November 9, 2016

When you think of New York City museums, you probably picture the Met, MoMA, and the Museum of Natural History. While those museums are great, NYC has plenty of lesser-known, niche institutions that are just as worthy of attention. Enter the Museum of the Moving Image, one of my favorite...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on October 24, 2016

After a few months of unofficial hiatus from Cinema Crossroads, I’m back. Long story short: I pursued my dream of moving to New York City, realized it wasn’t right for me, and moved back to my hometown. I still indulged my love of movies while I was there, from attending...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on July 25, 2016

As a child, I learned what it meant to have one’s voice dubbed from Singin’ in the Rain (1952). In the film, chorus girl Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) is secretly called in to dub over the shrill speaking and singing voice of screen diva Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) in order...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on May 20, 2016

SPOILER ALERT: This post reveals key plot points that could detract from your enjoyment of the film if you have yet to see it. As the late Roger Ebert once wrote, “Each film is only as good as its villain,” and “only a great villain can transform a good try...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on May 16, 2016

In a world where blockbuster franchises bombard moviegoers with gimmicks to cater to short attention spans, classic movies are often dismissed as boring and irrelevant, especially by people of my generation. Boy, are they missing out. The heart of any great movie is a great story that captures the n   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on May 5, 2016

I kind of dropped the ball on my Weekly Screening Roundup these past few weeks, so here’s a roundup of the new-to-me movies I watched in April: Creed (2015)– A rousing second half makes up for the choppy first half. Solid performances from Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson. Stallone...   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on May 3, 2016

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected for membership in the Classic Movie Blog Association (CMBA). I’m honored and thrilled to be a part of this group of wonderful bloggers, and I’m looking forward to getting to know and learn from them. I also want to take this tim   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on April 17, 2016

Hawkeye: I’m outraged! It’s a disgrace. I’ve never seen a cleaner movie in my life. B.J.: There was more filth and dirt in this morning’s breakfast. Father Mulcahy: Well, one of the actors did say “virgin.” Hawkeye: That’s because everyone was. –M*A*S*   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on April 8, 2016

Some movie news and notes I found around the interwebs this week: –Remember that crowdfunding campaign that was to help finish Orson Welles’ last film, The Other Side of the Wind? The film still isn’t completed, and fans want their money back. Lou Lumenick of the New York Post repo   read more

Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on April 5, 2016

Today (April 5) marks what would have been Gregory Peck‘s 100th birthday. The epitome of the strong, silent type, Peck starred in some of cinema’s most important films, and his stately presence and quiet charm made him an icon of the Silver Screen. To celebrate his centenary, here are so   read more