Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on January 7, 2014

This is January’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s film references in music videos. Morrissey’s music and music videos are influenced by his love for film. The lead singer of the 1980s band The Smiths references a 1960s British film in his music video for the 1987 song “Girlfriend in a   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on January 6, 2014

t’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Seven Days’...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on January 4, 2014

Leslie Howard with his on-screen sister Alicia Rhett.(Scanned from “The Filming of Gone with the Wind”) She was a true Southern lady. Alicia Rhett was discovered on George Cukor’s Southern search for Scarlett O’Hara for the epic film “Gone with the Wind” (1939). Rhett was cast as Ashley   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 31, 2013

While bringing in the New Year, why not celebrate with a classic film star flare? Here are a few beverages that some of your favorite stars may have been drinking on New Year’s Eve: Vivien Leigh: Gin and Tonic 4 to 5 tonic water Ice Cubes 3 ounces gin 4...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 30, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “You’ll Never...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 25, 2013

Applesauce cake, decorating the tree and a blooming Christmas cactus. All of these are characteristic of the Walton family Christmas, but one thing is missing. John Walton, the father, hasn’t returned from his job 50 miles away. It’s snowing and the Walton family heard over the radio there has been   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 23, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Holiday Inn”...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 22, 2013

It’s easy for this Christmas film to slip through the cracks. It isn’t as well-known as other Christmas classics such as “Miracle on 34th Street” or “White Christmas.” And many of the leads are character actors rather than super stars who star in other Christmas films like Barbara Stanwyck or...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 9, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Funny Face”...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 9, 2013

Eleanor Parker as the Baroness in “Sound of Music” (1965). Today’s audiences know her as the Baroness; the mean blond who was Julie Andrews’ romantic rival in “The Sound of Music” (1965). Though her role in the 1965 musical is memorable, the talents of Eleanor Parker are so much more...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on December 2, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Three Little...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 28, 2013

Sometimes holiday family gatherings can be awkward, if not disastrous. One cinematic example of an unhappy Thanksgiving is in “Giant” (1956) starring Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean and Rock Hudson. The film follows Bick (Hudson) and Leslie (Taylor) and their life as cattle ranchers in Tex   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 26, 2013

Comet Over Hollywood is doing a mini-series of “Classics in the Carolinas.” I’ll be spotlighting classic movie related topics in South Carolina (my home state) and North Carolina (where I currently live and work). Actress Ava Gardner in “The Killers” (1946) One of the biggest stars to e   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 25, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “Seven Sweethearts”...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 20, 2013

This is November’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s film references in music videos. Director/choreographer Busby Berkeley was known for his elaborate nature and kaleidoscope-like musical numbers. The Red Hot Chili Peppers used scenes from Esther Williams films such as “Million Dollar   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 18, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “A Date...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 11, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. In honor of Veteran’s Day,...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 10, 2013

Nat Pendleton in 1935. Whether he’s an affable lug or a dangerous mobster, the face of the dark-haired 6 foot character actor is one film fans recognized in the 1930s and 1940s. Character actor Nat Pendleton acted in uncredited roles and in the supporting cast from 1926 to 1947. But...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 5, 2013

He never met a man he didn’t like. Will Rogers was born in Oologah, OK, and his final resting place is at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, OK. Rogers made a name for himself in vaudeville as doing roping tricks, eventually making it to the Ziegfeld Follies. He...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 4, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “She’s Back...   read more