Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on October 25, 2011

I always love going to the Redford for a classic movie, but I especially love going just before Halloween because they always do something really fun.  Last year, they did a double feature of It Came from Outer Space in 3-D and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.  The theater was...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on October 18, 2011

Sunset Boulevard is chock full of memorable moments.  But one moment that has always stood out to me isn’t one of the obvious ones.  As Norma Desmond is making her infamous trip down the stairs, there is a brief shot of Hedda Hopper watching with a look of absolute pity. ...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on October 12, 2011

Have you ever gone someplace on vacation and wished you could impulsively buy a house and live there?  Well when brother and sister Rick (Ray Milland) and Pamela (Ruth Hussey) Fitzgerald take a vacation on the Devonshire Coast, that’s just what they do.  While walking with their dog one day,...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on October 7, 2011

Julie Eden (Carole Lombard) and Alec Walker (Cary Grant) are both lonely for two different reasons.  Alec is married to Maida (Kay Francis), but neither of them actually loves the other.  Maida only married him because of his money.  Julie is a widowed illustrator who lives with her young daughter...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 28, 2011

This month’s schedule is one that I’m definitely a big fan of.  Being the big silent film fan that I am, obviously I am very excited for Buster Keaton being the star of the month!  Every Sunday night will be all Buster Keaton, all night long.  Not only that, since...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 26, 2011

Around this time every year, the Alloy Orchestra makes a trip to the Detroit Film Theater to spend a weekend doing what they do best: accompanying silent films.  I’ve gone to see them for the past few years and they’ve been amazing every time, so whenever late Summer rolls around,...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 25, 2011

I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who participated in the Fashion in Film Blogathon!  I am absolutely thrilled with the response it got!  You all sent in some truly fantastic articles and I loved reading every single one of them.  Thank you all again...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 24, 2011

The Trendsetters: Anna from Defiant Success takes a look at some of the greatest fashion trends set by classic films like From Here to Eternity, It Happened One Night, and Annie Hall. Le over at Crítica Retrô discusses the impact Esther Williams had on swimwear. Letty Lynton may have been...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 23, 2011

10.  Rita Hayworth’s “Put the Blame on Mame” dress from Gilda On a lot of other women, that gown would have been pretty unremarkable.  But Rita Hayworth had so much charisma in that movie and had such an incredible screen presence that she turned what could have been a forgettable   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 23, 2011

Tomorrow’s the big day!  A few people have already submitted articles to me and if they are any indication of what’s to come, we are in for some amazing posts!  Tomorrow around 10:00 AM EST, I will make a post with the contributions I’ve already received.  To submit an article,...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 22, 2011

Claire Mathewson (Thelma Todd) is married to Olympic javelin thrower Stephen Mathewson (Cary Grant), but that doesn’t stop her from carrying on an affair with Gerald (Roland Young) while her husband is out of town for the Olympics.  One night, Clarie and Gerald were supposed to go to the thea   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 18, 2011

In less than a week already, the Fashion in Film blogathon will be underway!  We have a top-notch group of bloggers who will be participating, including: Garbo Laughs Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence Fedoras and High Heels Carole & Co. Jandy’s Meanderings The Oncoming Hope Viv and Larry D   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 16, 2011

In my last Fashion in Film post, I talked about how costumes can reveal a lot about what a character is like and what they’re feeling.  Now let’s move to the other end of the spectrum where the costumes might not be as insightful, but perfectly represent what the movie...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 9, 2011

All About Eve is a movie that I firmly believe deserves every accolade it’s received over the years.  While there is no shortage of acclaim for its acting, direction, and writing, the costuming by Edith Head and Charles Le Maire absolutely can’t be ignored.  This is a prime example of...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 5, 2011

First of all, I would like to thank all of you for making my Blogging Under the Stars extravaganza a big success!  I had a wonderful time seeing so many movies that I have never seen before and I was thrilled by how much positive feedback I got from this...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on September 1, 2011

It’s not unusual for Liza Madden (Marlene Dietrich) to go out shopping and come back with fancy new dresses, hats, or jewelry.  After all, she’s a glamorous actress and she’s got an image to maintain.  Imagine her assistant Buddy’s (Aline MacMahon) surprise when Liza goes ou   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on August 31, 2011

Broadway producers Tony Naylor (Howard Keel), Al Marsh (Red Skelton), and Jerry Ralby (Gower Champion) have an idea for a new show, but don’t even have enough start-up money for investors to be interested. But then Al gets word that his aunt Roberta has died and left him her share...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on August 30, 2011

I hope everyone enjoyed Summer Under the Stars this year!  September is looking like it’s going to be a much quieter month, but there is still plenty to look forward to.  Most noteworthy, this month marks the TCM premiere of a couple long-awaited movies, The Constant Nymph and The Story...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on August 30, 2011

In 1945, not too many people are coming to the small western town of Black Rock anymore. In fact, when John Macreedy (Spencer Tracy) comes to town, it’s the first time the train has stopped in Black Rock in four years. Although he doesn’t exactly expect a warm welcome, he...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on August 29, 2011

When Mae (Carole Lombard) gets arrested for prostitution, she’s lucky to get a judge who believes that streetwalkers have a good chance to turn their lives around if they are sent back home.  So instead of being sent to jail, she is put on a train to her hometown of...   read more