Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 16, 2017

Happy Easter from Ida Lupino I think Eddie Muller would like this image! Posted by Stephen Reginald at 6:31 AM Reactions:  Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Classic Movie Man, Eddie Muller, Happy Easter,   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 14, 2017

2017 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival (#TCMFF) Recap: The Second Day Hollywood, Friday April 7 Friday was the first full day of the festival. Screenings start as early as 9 a.m. and there are usually several good movies to choose from. My early morning choices were, Rafter Romance (1933), Th   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 13, 2017

2017 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival (#TCMFF) Recap: The First Day Hollywood, Thursday April 6, 2017 The first day of the 2017 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival started for me as a reunion of sorts. After checking into my room, I headed toward the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Club TCM...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 12, 2017

2017 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival (#TCMFF) Recap I can’t believe the 2017 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival is over. All winter long, I looked forward to the festival to get me through the days, the weeks, the months until those magical four days of classic movie bliss. Now, this   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 5, 2017

Screening of “Union Pacific” at Daystar Center May 12 “Stanwyck on State Street” Series: Union Pacific Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street When: May 12, 2017 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Union Pacific (1939) is a rousing epic about the construction   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 1, 2017

10 Things You May Not Know About Charles Coburn Charles Coburn (1877 – 1961) was one of the most beloved character actors, during Hollywood’s Golden Age, appearing in some of the most beloved films of 1940s and 1950s. Coburn started his career as a “program boy” and work   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 25, 2017

Chicago Film Club field trip: “North By Northwest” April 2 at ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Road Directed by Hitchcock—“The Master of Suspense”—and starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason, North By Northwest is one of the classiest espionage films   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 20, 2017

Screening of “The More the Merrier” at Daystar Center April 4 Classic Movie Man Favorites Series: The More the Merrier Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street When: April 4, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald The More the Merrier (1943) is one of the great romantic   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 15, 2017

Screening of “The Mad Miss Manton” at Daystar Center April 1 “Stanwyck on State Street” Film Series: The Mad Miss Manton (1938) Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: April 1, 2017 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 6, 2017

Robert Osborne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies is dead at 84 Posted by Stephen Reginald at 2:45 PM Reactions:  Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Classic Movie Man, film historia   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 1, 2017

Screening of "Stella Dallas" at Daystar Center March 11 “Stanwyck on State Street” Film Series: Stella Dallas (1937) Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: March 11, 2017 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Growing up on the wro   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 25, 2017

10 Things You May Not Know About Barbara Stanwyck Barbara Stanwyck (1907 – 1990) was one of the greatest movie stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age. She starred in many classic films, including the Pre-Code classic Baby Face (1933), Stella Dallas (1937), The Lady Eve (1941), and Double   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 23, 2017

Chicago Film Club field trip: “All About Eve” March March 5 at ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Road Where: ShowPlace ICON, 150 W. Rosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605 When: March 5, 2017 Time: 2:00 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes From the moment she glimpses he   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 21, 2017

Blah Blah Land La La Land, written and directed by Damien Chazelle has achieved enormous critical and commercial success. How and why is a mystery to me. For a musical, it has no memorable songs, with the exception of “City of Stars,” which I quickly forgot ten minutes after leaving   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 14, 2017

Pre-Code Classic "Baby Face" at Daystar Center February 18 “Stanwyck on State Street” Film Series: Baby Face Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: February 18, 2017 Time: 6:45 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Baby Face (1933) was the Pr   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 7, 2017

10 Things You May Not Know About Jeanne Crain Jeanne Crain (1925 - 2003) was one of the most popular movie stars during the 1940s. She received more fan mail during World War II than any other star, except Betty Grable. A teenage beauty queen, she signed a long-term contract...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 3, 2017

Deanna Durbin in “First Love” #OCanadaBlogathon This is my third time participating in the O Canada blogathon. It’s also my third time writing about Deanna Durbin. If you visit my blog, you’ll realize that my love for Durbin runs deep. She was an international star who h   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 26, 2017

10 Things You May Not Know About Dana Andrews Dana Andrews (1909 – 1992) was a major movie star during the 1940s and 1950s. He had major roles in several classic films, including Laura, State Fair, A Walk in the Sun, and The Best Years of Our Lives. He starred...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 23, 2017

Free screening of classic film “Flying Down to Rio” at Second Presbyterian Church There will be a free screening of the classic film Flying Down to Rio (1933) at Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 South Michigan Avenue, Friday, February 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The film features Long tim   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 20, 2017

10 Things You May Not Know About Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter is one of the most beloved character actresses of all time (at least according to me anyway). She appeared in many classic films starting with Miracle on 34th Street. Test your knowledge of this iconic actress by checking out...   read more