Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 6, 2012

It all started with a tweet yesterday morning: What followed was an amazing bonding experience among us classic movie geeks on Twitter. Dozens, maybe even hundreds of tweets followed. The simple, open-ended idea gave everyone free reign to be creative in describing the things they loved about c   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 5, 2012

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Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 4, 2012

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Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 4, 2012

Though I didn’t know much about her yesterday, I love Diana Dors now. If you watch the movie linked in this post, you might find you do too (if you don’t already). There are also many other Dors titles on YT. I plan to watch them all! The Siren writes...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 3, 2012

Anna May Wong (1905-1961) Sergio Leone (1929-1989) Ray Milland (1905-1986) Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979) Marion Davies (1897-1961) Zasu Pitts (1894-1963) Josephine Hull (1886-1957) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 2, 2012

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Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 1, 2012

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Classic Movies Posted by KC on January 1, 2012

I enjoy being a highly overpaid actor. --Roger Moore Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 31, 2011

Once again, I’ve decided to compile a complement to my yearly R.I.P. post. There are still several performers who made their mark in classic movies that are alive today. From top box office stars to reliable support players, there are about 160 people on this list. I wouldn't be surprised...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 31, 2011

It is always bittersweet to reflect on the people who have passed each year. I first learned of many of these people by reading their obituaries. It's sad to think of these artists passing on, but inspiring to reflect on their achievements and in some cases, get to know them...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 30, 2011

Whether or not it was Tarzan’s Cheetah who died, an elderly primate has left us. Isn’t that reason enough to mourn?— The Guardian, Alt Film Guide I never thought I would be interested in watching the Opposite Sex, but this post makes a good case for it— The Silver Screen...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 28, 2011

I don’t know if this was specifically planned, but I think it’s great that the National Film Registry announced its choices for the 2011 list today, one day before These Amazing Shadows, a documentary about the birth of and reason for that list will air on Independent Lens (PBS, 10PM...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 25, 2011

[This is the third year I've posted this clip on Christmas Day. It's a perfect way to celebrate the holidays!] I get chills every time I hear Deanna Durbin's low-key, but lush performance of Silent Night. It's from the murder mystery-musical-comedy-noir (and how many of those exist   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 25, 2011

You are here to please me. Nothing else on earth matters. -Cecil B. DeMille Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 24, 2011

I love this lively version of Frosty the Snowman from UPA. The animation is charming. I've never seen such an energetic Frosty!   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 23, 2011

RIP Doe Avedon Siegel, an actress who was the inspiration for what would be the Hepburn character in Funny Face (1957)— IMDB Welles’ Citizen Kane Oscar sold for $861,000 (and not to David Copperfield, despite his best efforts)— IMDB That Oscar, and the sale of the statues in ge   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 23, 2011

(I wrote this post for Flying Down to Hollywood’s 12 Days of Christmas blogathon. Check out the site on Christmas Eve for links to more entries.) It’s funny, It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) is one of my favorite Christmas movies, but you don’t even see a Christmas tree until...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 22, 2011

I’ve always loved Boris Karloff’s narration of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. For years, I thought he also sang the song You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch. At some point though, I began to realize the voice was too low to be Karloff. I finally did a little research and...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 21, 2011

I would love to see this lost number from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)— Blame Mame This story about Elizabeth Taylor’s dog eating one of her $11.8 million pearls cracks me up— IMDB After 58 years, Dalton Trumbo finally gets official credit for his work on the Roman Holiday (   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on December 20, 2011

[This is a slightly-edited repost of one of my favorite review posts.] What was it about the forties that inspired so many heartwarming holiday movies? I think World War II had a lot to do with the sentimentality in these wonderful flicks. They are all about the longing for love...   read more