Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 24, 2012

Future Classic Movies: “The Hunger Games” Note: This post is part of the Future Classic Movies Blogathon monitored by Paula Guthat who writes and manages Paula’s Cinema Club blog. The Hunger Games was one of the most anticipated film releases of 2012. Based on the young adult   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on May 12, 2012

Classic Movies for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so I thought I’d suggest five classic films with mothers as the main characters. Several of the movies listed will be familiar to most, but there may be a few you haven’t seen. These films are hardl   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 24, 2012

“Play it Again, Sam”: Screen classic “Casablanca” has an encore screening this Thursday Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in Cassablanca Due to the success of last month’s one-night-only screening of Casablanca, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Brothers have a   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 24, 2012

“Play it Again, Sam”: Screen classic “Casablanca” has an encore screening this Thursday Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in Cassablanca Due to the success of last month’s one-night-only screening of Casablanca, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Brothers have a   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 12, 2012

The “Titanic” Disaster on Film April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. One of the most famous and storied maritime disasters of all time; it’s no wonder Hollywood found the tale irresistible. Alfred Hitchcock reportedly wanted to direct a fil   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on April 12, 2012

The “Titanic” Disaster on Film April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. One of the most famous and storied maritime disasters of all time, it’s no wonder Hollywood found the tale irresistible. Alfred Hitchcock reportedly wanted to direct a fil   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 21, 2012

“Casablanca” celebrates 70th Anniversary with special screenings tonight in Chicago Casablanca had its world premier in New York City on November 26. 1942. The film was a critical and popular success, eventually winning three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. That was 70 ye   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 21, 2012

“Casablanca” celebrates 70th Anniversary with special screenings tonight in Chicago Casablanca had its world premier in New York City on November 26. 1942. The film was a critical and popular success, eventually winning three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. That was 70 ye   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 22, 2012

Classic Films in Context: “Pinky” 1949 In 1947, producer Darryl F. Zanuck tackled the subject of anti-semitism with Gentlemen’s Agreement. The movie, directed by Elia Kazan, won the Academy Award for Best Picture of the Year. In 1949, Zanuck produced the first Hollywood fil   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 22, 2012

Classic Films in Context: “Pinky” 1949 In 1947, producer Darryl F. Zanuck tackled the subject of anti-semitism with Gentlemen’s Agreement. The movie, directed by Elia Kazan, won the Academy Award for Best Picture of the Year. In 1949, Zanuck produced the first Hollywood fil   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day From the Classic Movie Man! Irene Dunne and Cary Grant can't deny The Awful Truth! Posted by Stephen Reginald at 7:15 AM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook Labels: Cary Grant, Classic Movie Man, Irene Dunne, The Awful T   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day From the Classic Movie Man! Irene Dunne and Cary Grant can't deny The Awful Truth! Posted by Stephen Reginald at 7:15 AM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Cary Grant, Classic Movie Man, Iren   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 1, 2012

“Reel People” Film Series at Facets Film School February—April Facets Film School, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., is presenting a new midnight movie series starting February 25, 2012. “Reel People” will feature films about real people and events. A different host will   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 25, 2012

Angela Lansbury: TCM Star of the Month and so much more An early studio glamor shot of Angela Lansbury Angela Brigid Lansbury was born October 16, 1925 in Poplar, London. One of the most versatile talents to come out of Hollywood, Lansbury, now in her late 80s, has had a...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 25, 2012

Angela Lansbury: TCM Star of the Month and so much more An early studio glamor shot of Angela Lansbury Angela Brigid Lansbury was born October 16, 1925 in Poplar, London. One of the most versatile talents to come out of Hollywood, Lansbury, now in her late 80s, has had a...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 20, 2012

Special Screening of “Three Came Home” at Facets in March, 2012 There will be a special midnight screening of Three Came Home, a true story based on the memoirs of Agnes Newton Keith, at Facets Film School in March. The exact date has not been set, so stay tuned. Claudette...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 20, 2012

Special Screening of “Three Came Home” at Facets in March, 2012 There will be a special midnight screening of Three Came Home, a true story based on the memoirs of Agnes Newton Keith, at Facets Film School in March. The exact date has not been set, so stay tuned. Claudette...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 14, 2012

Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe Marry Today: January 14,1954 Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio on their wedding day Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe married today in 1954. The marriage only lasted 247 days, but the two remained friends until Monroe’s death in 1962. When they met, DiMaggio   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 14, 2012

Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe Marry Today: January 14,1954 Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio on their wedding day Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe married today in 1954. The marriage only lasted 247 days, but the two remained friends until Monroe’s death in 1962. When they met, DiMaggio   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 3, 2012

Classic Movie Man Takes a Look at “The Artist” The 2011 release, The Artist is one-part A Star Is Born, one part Singing in the Rain, and another part The Jazz Singer. French director Michel Hazanavicius has managed to capture the look and feel of Hollywood when the movie studios   read more