Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 11, 2015

A bad film presentation is like ordering a crappy meal; you’ll consume it in the moment but wonder if you caught it on an off day…sadly, the experience ever prevents you from giving it a second chance. Watching Paulette Goddard in Kitty was just such an experience. Don’t get me...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 9, 2015

It’s not often a film focusing on teenagers doesn’t devolve into two young girls bickering about finding romance. Romance blooms in George Roy Hill’s The World of Henry Orient, but it’s that heady, semi-obsessive first crush on an impossible man that nearly every teenage girl   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 7, 2015

A few weeks ago I watched my first Esther Williams film, Dangerous When Wet (1953). During her heyday, Williams’ brand of swimming adventures were highly formulaic, escapist fare and I say they hold up extremely well in all their wacky aquatic acrobatics. Since then, I’ve been eager to c   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 4, 2015

I can’t believe 70 pieces were submitted as part of my inaugural Summer Under the Stars blogathon! And every single one of them was amazing for me to read. Now, I’m sure most of you are reading this post to see if you won one of four Warner Archive Blu-rays,...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 4, 2015

Cinematic misfires can happen in Hollywood. Cleopatra is a great example. Take A-list stars, add an exorbitant budget and you’ll have an instant hit, right? I appreciate Cleopatra (1963), but I can agree there are big issues that some recasting and other changes could have maybe improved upon.   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 2, 2015

This has been an amazing year for documentaries about Hollywood’s Golden Era, and no one made that era sound good like composer Bernard Herrmann. Known predominately for his work with director Alfred Hitchcock, Herrmann composed scores for seven of Hitch’s films including the likes of Ve   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 2, 2015

With Summer Under the Stars taking over August, suffice it to say quite a bit of news piled up on my makeshift desk. With September in full swing, let’s look at what’s going on in the world of classic news. I recommend having your lunch handy! News that broke as...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on September 1, 2015

Well things have been both quiet and incredibly eventual in the last month. I want to start off by thanking all the AMAZING contributors who wrote articles, reviews, lists, etc. as part of my inaugural 2015 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon. I’ll be announcing the contest prize winners arou   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 31, 2015

With the close of Summer Under the Stars we move into the final months of the year, which means Kristen has a harder time every month narrowing down the slate to ten films. September marks my birthday, so many of the films I picked this month connect to things I...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 31, 2015

Shelley Winters is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Winters (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years. Meredy.com profiles Winters and her career Rosalind Russell: Dazzling Star JCF REVIEWS Phone Call From   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 30, 2015

Apologies for the delay. Pre-birthday festivities ran long last night. Gary Cooper is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Cooper (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of his work throughout the years. Christy Putnam discusses her personal   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 29, 2015

George C. Scott is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Scott (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of his work throughout the years. Classic Movie Blog JCF REVIEWS The Changeling (1980) The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Fill in your details b   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 28, 2015

Ingrid Bergman is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Bergman (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years. Meredy.com gives an overview of Bergman’s life and career Phyllis Loves Classic Movies Classic Movi   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 27, 2015

Monty Woolley is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Woolley (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of his work throughout the years. Old Hollywood Films presents a guide on Woolley and his films The Stop Button JCF REVIEWS Nothing Sacred   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 26, 2015

Greta Garbo is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Garbo (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years. Phyllis Loves Classic Movies In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood Fill in your details below or click...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 25, 2015

Virginia Bruce is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Bruce (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years. Meredy.com gives an overview of Bruce’s life and career Cracked Rear Viewer Wolffian’s Classic   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 24, 2015

Warren Oates is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Oates (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of his work throughout the years. Twenty Four Frames reviews The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) Fill in your details below or click an ic   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 23, 2015

Debbie Reynolds is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Reynolds (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years. Java’s Journey Love Letters to Old Hollywood reviews Two Weeks With Love (1950) Rick’s Cafe   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 22, 2015

Marlene Dietrich is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Dietrich (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years. Smitten Kitten Vintage More Reel Life touches on Dietrich’s life and career, as well as the Diet   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 21, 2015

Alan Arkin is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Arkin (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of his work throughout the years. Classic Movie Blog Kellee Pratt Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are...   read more