Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on January 8, 2015

This is just a friendly reminder that if you are reaching this, I (Kellee of Outspoken & Freckled) have moved over to a WordPress account. You can find all of these fun posts and so much more at http://kelleepratt.com Thanks again to all my fabulous followers and I hope to...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on January 8, 2015

This is just a friendly reminder that if you are reaching this, I (Kellee of Outspoken & Freckled) have moved over to a WordPress account. You can find all of these fun posts and so much more at http://kelleepratt.com Thanks again to all my fabulous followers and I hope to...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on May 16, 2014

This is all about Billy Wilder. The great. Beginning his screenwriting career in 1929 Germany, Wilder would make a definitive mark on Hollywood from behind the camera, both by way of his his pen and later as a premier director. Films written by or directed by Billy Wilder continue to...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 29, 2014

Can't get enough Duke? Turner Classic Movies network is showcasing John Wayne as their April 'Star of the Month' with an ample series of his very best films. And if you're a big fan of this bigger-than-life legend of classic films like me, you may already be feeling the melancholy...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 29, 2014

Can't get enough Duke? Turner Classic Movies network is showcasing John Wayne as their April 'Star of the Month' with an ample series of his very best films. And if you're a big fan of this bigger-than-life legend of classic films like me, you may already be feeling the melancholy...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 28, 2014

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah). This post is dedicated to all the families tragically affected by this horrific period in history, and in hopes that we shall never forget to recognize the faces of evil, while remembering to seek out the goodness in humanity... The great villains o   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 28, 2014

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah). This post is dedicated to all the families tragically affected by this horrific period in history, and in hopes that we shall never forget to recognize the faces of evil, while remembering to seek out the goodness in humanity... The great villains o   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 25, 2014

On April 9th, 2014 I embarked upon an unforgettable journey to Tinseltown. And I loved the experience so much I just had to share fifty reasons why. "Wait... did she say FIFTY?!" Yes, fifty. But don't be alarmed, this is not quite a War and Peace version of the 5th...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 25, 2014

On April 9th, 2014 I embarked upon an unforgettable journey to Tinseltown. And I loved the experience so much I just had to share fifty reasons why. "Wait... did she say FIFTY?!" Yes, fifty. But don't be alarmed, this is not quite a War and Peace version of the 5th...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 16, 2014

Robert Aldrich's FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (1965) is a story of struggle, team work and survival. With a splendid cast, the diverse array of characters adds to this solid story. Based on the 1964 novel of the same title, written by Elleston Trevor, this film was not exactly a big...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on April 16, 2014

Robert Aldrich's FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX (1965) is a story of struggle, team work and survival. With a splendid cast, the diverse array of characters adds to this solid story. Based on the 1964 novel of the same title, written by Elleston Trevor, this film was not exactly a big...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 31, 2014

I belong to a select group of obsessed film geeks aka "Old Movie Weirdos" that watches classic film at a dizzying pace. We eat, breathe and sleep old movies. We talk about it, we blog on it, we spend our hard-earned cash on it. Undeniably, we watch it. There are...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 31, 2014

I belong to a select group of obsessed film geeks aka "Old Movie Weirdos" that watches classic film at a dizzying pace. We eat, breathe and sleep old movies. We talk about it, we blog on it, we spend our hard-earned cash on it. Undeniably, we watch it. There are...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 25, 2014

Hollywood. New York City. San Francisco. These are some of the locations you probably think of when it comes to classic film. But what if I told you Kansas should be in this list? While many folks consider places like Kansas as more of a "fly over state," or only...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 25, 2014

Hollywood. New York City. San Francisco. These are some of the locations you probably think of when it comes to classic film. But what if I told you Kansas should be in this list? While many folks consider places like Kansas as more of a "fly over state," or only...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 22, 2014

James Garner is one of those rare Hollywood actors who has made such an incredible impression on the silver screen with an illustrious career spanning decades, that he is easily recognized to this day by multiples of generations and by millions across the world. You can count me in as...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 22, 2014

James Garner is one of those rare Hollywood actors who has made such an incredible impression on the silver screen with an illustrious career spanning decades, that he is easily recognized to this day by multiples of generations and by millions across the world. You can count me in as...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 16, 2014

Perry Mason. Raymond Burr, right? That super popular TV series from 1957-1966 about the stern defense attorney who always nabbed the real criminal by the end of the show, right? No, not him. There was another Perry Mason character adaption decades prior- as Warren William took on the role on...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 16, 2014

Perry Mason. Raymond Burr, right? That super popular TV series from 1957-1966 about the stern defense attorney who always nabbed the real criminal by the end of the show, right? No, not him. There was another Perry Mason character adaption decades prior- as Warren William took on the role on...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on March 5, 2014

This past week I had the privilege of seeing the last silent film of Alfred Hitchcock, BLACKMAIL (1929.) As part of the Downtown Classic Film Series at The Lawrence Arts Center, here in my town of Lawrence, Kansas, this screening was a real treat. I have seen several silent films...   read more