Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 9, 2013

The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Tony Martin...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 8, 2013

The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Celeste Holm...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 6, 2013

The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Ernest Borgnine...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 5, 2013

This post is a mix of remembering stars who died during 2012 and an addition to the Comet Over Hollywood mini-series, “Classics in the Carolinas”-which highlights classics movie related topics in North Carolina and South Carolina.   Opie’s Candy Store, Mayberry Embroidery, Floyd’s City   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 3, 2013

The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Ann Rutherford...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on January 2, 2013

The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012. Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us. Davy Jones...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 25, 2012

As a reporter, sometimes you have to do things like work Christmas Day. So as I am here at work, I will entertain all of you good people with more classic Hollywood Christmas photos. Gloria Swanson Mary Martin in 1940 Louise Brooks, sort of matching her Christmas tree Jean Arthur...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 25, 2012

A Christmas card from me to you. Screencapped from Summer Place by Me With some help from my coworkers at the Shelby Star, I recorded a Christmas Eve video for everyone. As my present to all of you, here is an anecdote I found from the official Tyrone Power page:...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 23, 2012

For me, it’s always a treat when there is a Christmas scene in a film that isn’t considered a holiday film. Not only is it because I’m a lover of Christmas, but usually something important or climatic happens during Christmas related scenes. Below are a few non-Christmas films with important...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 16, 2012

Though some people find 1940s child actress Margaret O’Brien cute and spunky, I think she is a nuisance. Particularly at Christmas time. 1940s child actress, Margaret O’Brien From attacking snowmen to nearly killing her pregnant mother, O’Brien can really put a damper on the Christmas season.   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 11, 2012

Part of why I love Christmas is getting to watch my favorite classic holiday films such as “Christmas in Connecticut”, “White Christmas” and “Remember the Night.” But I also love looking at Christmas related photos with classic actors and actresses. Every day sin   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 4, 2012

This is December’s edition of Comet Over Hollywood’s classic film references in music videos. Going with the Christmas season, is the song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” played by Kenny G in 1997. Though I’m not a Kenny G fan, I have to admit this is a very heartwarming   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 2, 2012

This is the twenty-seventh  installment of the monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested.   For me, the 1940s is the best fashion era. Carole Lombard sporting a snood. The clothing, the makeup and the hairstyles all leave me drooling. One of my favorite 1940s...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 30, 2012

“…….” That was pretty much how I felt as the credits rolled Sunday night after the premiere of “Liz and Dick, the Lifetime dramatization of the tumultuous romance that Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton had during the 1960s. Like most film fans, I was aghast when it was announced that...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 22, 2012

Here we are, celebrating our third Comet Over Hollywood Thanksgiving together. And as the Bing Crosby song from “Holiday Inn” (1940) says…I have plenty to be thankful for. Along with being thankful for my new job in Shelby, N.C., my family and friends, I am also thankful for class   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 16, 2012

This is part of the 2nd Annual Birthday mini-blogathon, sharing my favorite movies leading up to my birthday. Early Thursday evening was characterized with screeching tires and a growling Toyota Tacoma truck transmission. I was running late for the TCM screening of “To Kill a Mockingbird&#822   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 13, 2012

This is part of the 2nd Annual Birthday mini-blogathon, sharing my favorite movies leading up to my birthday week. Starring: Ray Milland as Rick, Ruth Hussey as Pamela, Gail Russell as Stella, Donald Crisp as Stella’s grandfather the commander, Cornelia Otis Skinner as Miss Holloway, Alan Nap   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 12, 2012

This is part of the 2nd Annual Birthday mini-blogathon, sharing my favorite movies leading up to my birthday week. Ellen (Gene Tierney) during the climax of the movie.  Starring: Gene Tierney as Ellen, Cornel Wilde as Richard, Jeanne Crain as Ellen’s sister Ruth, Vincent Price as Ellen’   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 11, 2012

Last year, I celebrated my 23rd birthday reviewing one of my favorite films each day leading up to my birthday. I had so much fun last year, the Comet Over Hollywood Birthday mini-Blogathon is back! Starting Monday, and leading to my 24th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 18, I will watch...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on November 8, 2012

 This fall, 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). “The Kollege of Musical Knowledge” wasn’t the only colligate education 19   read more