Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween from Comet Over Hollywood! This week’s video discusses: -My Louise Brooks costume based on the lost silent film “Now We’re in the Air” (1927) -My favorite horror film-which is limited, because I am too much of a scaredy cat to watch horror films -And I sing a   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 28, 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: “Meet Me...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 23, 2013

This week, the Comet welcomes you into my home for movie night! Since June, I have been holding monthly movie nights known as “Classics at Comet’s.” My friends were interested in seeing what my classic film was all about so each month I present a film from a different decade....   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 21, 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: “Centennial Summer&#8   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 16, 2013

Hello readers! You have read Comet Over Hollywood here and maybe you follow me on Twitter or the Comet Over Hollywood Facebook page. Now I’m bringing yet another way to celebrate classic Hollywood. Every week, Youtube videos – just another way to discuss classic films. They could vary f   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 14, 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: “Hans Christian...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 7, 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: “Billie“- Musical...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 5, 2013

This is the thirty-second installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. Actress Susan Hayward stayed thin with a three day diet of eggs and tomatoes. This week I went on a diet for Comet Over Hollywood. Red-headed Academy Award winning actress Susan...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 2, 2013

This is October’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s film references in music videos. Beyonce’s channels Audrey Hepburn in her music video “Countdown” released in October of 2011. About 15 seconds into the video, Beyonce can be seen wearing a beatnik style outfit complete with a bl   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 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: “Two Weeks...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 25, 2013

My parents introduced “The Wizard of Oz” to me when I was a baby. My sisters and I all have dressed up as Dorothy for Halloween or a book character day at least once. We also have Dorothy Barbies, dolls and my mom owns “Wizard of Oz” collectors decorative plates....   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 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: “Moon Over...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 22, 2013

A man is killed and sent C.O.D. to a Hollywood actress. Rather than call the police, the actress calls her reporter friend to help her out. The reporter investigates the case like he’s a detective. He sneaks in houses searching for clues and finds jewels that can be used as...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 18, 2013

Fire up the presses and make sure you meet your deadlines. Breaking News: The Journalism in Classic Film Blogathon is here. Journalists hosts Comet Over Hollywood and Lindsay’s Movie Musings are excited to announce that we have over 40 bloggers participating. We look forward to reading your p   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 16, 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: Doll Face...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 14, 2013

She gave Elvis his first on-screen kiss. Roles in “Courtship of Eddie’s Father” and “The Ticklish Affair” that later went to Shirley Jones were originally offered to her. Her career began in 1957 with the film “Loving You” along side Elvis Presley and ended in 1963 with the film “Come...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 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: “Hi-De-Ho” (1947)...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 6, 2013

At Byrnes Auditorium at Winthrop University, actress Tallulah Bankhead performed her one of her favorite stage role in the play “Little Foxes.” Yes, Tallulah Bankhead performed at my alma mater in 1940. Tallulah Bankhead wasn’t your typical Southern Belle. Tallulah Bankhead as Regina Giddens in &#8   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 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: “Music for...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on August 29, 2013

She’s a fast talking blond who breaks every rule of reporting. As a journalist, I should be appalled by Torchy Blane, but I really want to be her. She is the perfect mix of my profession and classic film love. From 1937 to 1939, Torchy Blane solved crimes and caused trouble...   read more