Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 23, 2020

“Christmas Holiday”—an unlikely film noir Christmas Holiday (1944) is a film noir directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly. Audiences in 1944 might have thought they were going to see a light musical, considering the talent involved, but it&#821   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 15, 2020

“The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry”—Film Noir Set in New England The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945) is a film noir directed by Robert Siodmak. The plot revolves around Harry Quincy (George Sanders) as a bachelor who supports his two sisters Lettie (Geraldine Fitzgerald)   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 11, 2020

“The Suspect”—Film Noir Set in Merry Old London The Suspect (1944) directed by Robert Siodmak (Criss Cross) is a film noir set in London at the turn of the twentieth century. It stars Charles Laughton and Ella Raines. The movie is set in early 20th-century London, but notic   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 5, 2020

“The Reckless Moment”—an overlooked film noir gem Max Ophuls, a renowned German director who only made four films in the United States, directed The Reckless Moment (1949). It starred Joan Bennett and James Mason. It was only Mason’s third American film. The plot involv   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 29, 2020

Classic Movies to watch during COVID-19: “The Spiral Staircase” The Spiral Staircase (1946) directed by Robert Siodmak is one of my favorite films. During this time when most of us are confined to our homes, I thought it would be interesting to review this classic. The Spiral St   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 27, 2020

TCM Classic Film Festival Special Home Edition - April 16 - 19 From Turner Classic Movies: We're excited to announce the TCM Classic Film Festival: Special Home Edition, a celebration of #TCMFF movies and moments from the past decade that fans can enjoy from the comfort of their homes. Th   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 3, 2020

“High Sierra” to screen at PianoForte March 11 High Sierra (1941) starring Ida Lupino and Humphrey Bogart will screen March 11, 6:45 p.m. at PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor. Admission is $5 for all admissions. Ida Lupino and Humphrey Bogart After the success of They   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 5, 2020

“They Drive By Night” to screen at PianoForte February 24 They Drive By Night (1940) starring George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, and Humphrey Bogart will screen February 24 at PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor. Admission is $5. Alan Hale, Ida Lupino, and George Raft   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 23, 2020

“Fallen Angel” to screen at PianoForte February 3 Fallen Angel (1945) starring Alice Faye, Dana Andrews, and Linda Darnell will screen on February 3 at PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor. Admission is $5. Andrews stars as a grifter hoping to swindle two rich sisters (Faye   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 13, 2020

“Gun Crazy” to screen January 22 Gun Crazy (1950) starring Peggy Cummins and John Dall will screen on January 22 at PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor. Admission is $5. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, with a screenplay by Dalton Trumbo (credited as MacKinlay Kantor), Gun Craz   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 3, 2020

Chicago Film Club resumes January 10, 2020 The new season of the Chicago Film Club will begin on January 10 at a new venue. The new venue is PianoForte at 1335 S. Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor. We’re excited to be in this new space, which will make classic movie watching...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 1, 2020

Happy New Year from Classic Movie Man! Carole Lombard and Clark Gable celebrating the New Year (1939) Posted by Stephen Reginald at 12:00 AM Reactions:  Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Carole Lombard, C   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on December 24, 2019

Classic Movie Man's Favorite Christmas Movies: 2019 Edition It’s Christmastime again and here we are with another selection of Classic Christmas movies. For me a Christmas movie is any movie that has some of its focus during the holiday season. There are many movies that take place entire   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving from Classic Movie Man! Save a piece for me, Jeanne! Posted by Stephen Reginald at 2:00 AM Reactions:  Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Classic Movie Man, classic movies, Jeanne Crai   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on November 1, 2019

Doris Day gets her due at The Music Box Theatre For several weekends now, The Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, has been screening classic Doris Day movies. The series is titled “The Inimitable Doris Day” and the films have been screened, for the most part on Satur   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on October 31, 2019

Happy Halloween from Veronica Lake and Classic Movie Man! Veronica Lake in I Married a Witch (1942) Posted by Stephen Reginald at 10:50 AM Reactions:  Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Classic Movie Man,   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on September 12, 2019

TCM Names New Host for “Silent Sunday Nights” Jacqueline Stewart, the newest TCM host, will be introducing silent films on the channels popular “Silent Sunday Nights.” Stewart is “a professor in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on August 29, 2019

It’s Back! Noir City: Chicago 2019 Festival Dates: Friday September 6th to Thursday September 12th Noir City: Chicago is back at the Music Box Theatre. This year’s theme is Film Noir in the 1950s. Once again the film festival will be presented by Eddie Muller, host of TCM’   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on August 28, 2019

2020 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival Dates Set The 2020 TCM Classic Film Festival dates are April 16 – 19. The theme is “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” Passes go on sale this November. The festival release says: You’re invited on a wondrous journey   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on August 19, 2019

Field Trip: "Lawrence of Arabia" on the Big Screen at AMC River East 21 September 1 Lawrence of Arabia on the big screen Date: September 1 Where: AMC River East 21, 322 East Illinois, Chicago, IL Time: 1:00 p.m. Winner of 7 Academy Awards® including Best Picture of 1962, Lawrence...   read more