Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 12, 2011

This movie review chain I did a long time ago has been revived. It was a lot of fun, so some of you bloggers out there might want to check it out!-- This is the original post: Movie Viewing Girl Here’s the most recent review: Rock Hudson Blog I like...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 10, 2011

RIP Sidney Lumet, 1924-2011: Entertainment Weekly Edward Copeland on Film The Guardian—Film Clips The Guardian--Gallery This is a great assessment of the wonderful/horrible Last Year at Marienbad (1961)-- Acidemic Century-old celebrity journalism clichés-- Slate Ten random thoughts   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 10, 2011

Virtue has its own reward, but has no sale at the box office. -Mae West Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 7, 2011

A fascinating and sad post about the auction of Debbie Reynolds’ amazing costume collection. It includes Marilyn Monroe’s famous white dress and the jockey kit Elizabeth Taylor wore in International Velvet. Lots of great pics of the costumes-- Java's Journey John Wayne’s True Gri   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 5, 2011

This is a wonderful photo of two men I deeply admire: Paul Robeson and James Whale— If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger. . . A short flick from the 1930s: How Walt Disney Cartoons Are Made-- /Film This is a fascinating post about Peggy Cummins in Gun Crazy (1950)-- Sunset...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 3, 2011

Doris Day (89) Marlon Brando (1924-2004) Iron Eyes Cody (1907-1999) Leslie Howard (1893-1943) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 3, 2011

Temprament is something that is an integral part of the artist. Not temper, temperament. There is a vast difference. -Bette Davis Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 3, 2011

I got a giggle out of these goofy title cards from Aelita Queen of Mars (1924)-- Cinema Styles An interesting review of the new Marlene Dietrich biography by Charlotte Chandler-- SF Gate Peter Bogdanovich’s beautiful and fitting tribute to my favorite director, Jean Renoir-- The Observer   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 1, 2011

Lon Chaney (1883-1930) Jane Powell (82) [Thanks for the reminder Tom!] Debbie Reynolds (79) Jonathan Haze (82) Toshirô Mifune (1920-1997) Mary Miles Minter (1902-1984) Wallace Beery (1885-1949) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on April 1, 2011

Monty’s classic actress March madness is down to the final four. There’s one more day to vote!— All Good Things Here’s a good list of classic movies new to and departing from Instant Play-- Garbo Laughs A James Garner autobiography? I can’t wait!— Laura&#8217   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 29, 2011

R.I.P. Farley Granger, 1925-2011: Sheila shares some great memories about Granger from Shelley Winters’ autobiography-- The Sheila Variations Obituary-- The Guardian A life in clips-- The Guardian Greg’s memories of seeing Farley Granger interviewed on stage demonstrate the actor   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 28, 2011

Wait Until Dark (1967) stop motion. The set is amazing!-- Via Margutta 51 A lovely tribute to Luise Rainer-- My Love of Old Hollywood Harold Lloyd in Movie Crazy (1931), I love the big slapstick finale of this one, but Tom is right, the party scene is hilarious as well--...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 27, 2011

Mostly, we have manufactured ladies -- with the exception of Ingrid, Grace, Deborah and Audrey. -Cary Grant Image Sources: Audrey, Deborah, Grace, Ingrid   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 25, 2011

More link love for Elizabeth Taylor. I’ve got media coverage fatigue, but there was a lot to say about this lady: This has always been one of my favorite moments on The Simpsons. Apparently Taylor showed up at the studio dressed beautifully and carrying her little dog. She recorded the...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 24, 2011

Steve McQueen (1930-1980) Richard Conte (1910-1975) Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle (1887-1933) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 23, 2011

Kate’s tribute to Hayley Mills’ perfect wardrobe in The Moon-Spinners(1964). It’s also a darn good flick and the final film of Pola Negri-- Scathingly Brilliant I love how much this post says about the relationship between Truffaut and Fanny Ardant with only one quote and a small   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 23, 2011

RIP to Dame Elizabeth Taylor. Classic movie fans don’t need to explain to their friends who she was, though we may have to remind them that she was a fine actress in addition to being a tabloid staple. Taylor never faded away; she was a star from practically the cradle...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 22, 2011

Virginia Grey (1917-2004) Karl Malden (1912-2009) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 21, 2011

Who would you hire if you could find your professionals from the cast of a movie?-- Riku Writes This is a beautiful description of A Matter of Life and Death (1946)-- The Guardian Take the Jean Harlow quiz for fun and a fabulous prize!-- Motion Picture Gems The evolution of...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 20, 2011

Edmund Goulding (1891-1959) Wendell Corey (1914-1968) Michael Redgrave (1908-1985) Image Source   read more