ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on August 1, 2012

Welcome to DAY ONE the 2012 TCM Summer Under the Stars blogathon!  We have a great collection of classic film bloggers to spotlight on this first day, all of whom share a passion for one of the all-time legends, John Wayne.  Let’s get started! First up is Silver Screenings with...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on July 30, 2012

What are we doing?  We’re giving away prizes!  That’s right, plural! What are the prizes? DVD sets!  That’s right!  Sets!  If you win, you don’t get just one movie … you get a bunch! But that’s not all!  There will also be a GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! One lucky winner will...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on July 13, 2012

This post is my contribution to The Best Hitchcock Films Hitchcock Never Made, a blogathon celebrating films that suit the Hitchcock style, yet were not actually made by the Master himself.  The event is hosted by Dorian from Tales of the Easily Distracted and Becky from ClassicBecky’s Brain Food.   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on July 9, 2012

No blogathon would be complete without banners of your favorite blogathon subjects, and the 2012 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon is no different!  Below are just four of the banners we hope you will choose from to promote the event on your site! Happy blogging with … JAMES CAGNEY KAY...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on July 3, 2012

For classic movie lovers, TCM’s Summer Under the Stars is like Christmas, the Oscars, the Super Bowl, and every Hollywood red carpet gala rolled into one.  For 31 days, we are treated to a collection of films featuring the stars we love, the stars we discover for the first time,...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on July 2, 2012

With the recent passing of Anne Rutherford, I was reminded of one of my favorite movies to feature her, Orchestra Wives (1942). Since the main draw of that film is Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, I thought I would look at both Glenn Miller films for this installment of FR(S)....   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on May 20, 2012

On August 22, 2011, on a now-defunct personal blog, I published this FR (S) review of George Cukor’s The Philadelphia Story.  A recent conversation about watching old movies on PBS in the pre-cable era got me thinking about this film, which I first saw on PBS with my late grandmother...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on May 6, 2012

On September 11, 2011, on a now-defunct personal blog, I published this FR (S) review of Jean Cocteau’s La Belle et al Bete.  The film recently screened at a theater about 3,000 miles away from where I live (he lamented), so I thought I’d revisit the film and repost my...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on April 22, 2012

On August 14, 2011, on a now-defunct personal blog, I published this FR (S) review of Howard Hawks’ His Girl Friday.  As today is Sunday, and I am still a sucker for actual ink-and-paper news, and given the film’s subject matter, I thought I’d repost it here.  Thanks for reading (   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on April 7, 2012

1945 Starring Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, María Casarès, Louis Salou, and Marcel Herrand Directed by Marcel Carné 190 minutes Children of Paradise is a love story told in two parts.  Part One is titled “The Boulevard of Crime,” and it’s where we meet the film’s five key character   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on April 1, 2012

On September 4, 2011, on a now-defunct personal blog, I published this FR (S) review of Powell and Pressburger’s Black Narcissus.  As this is my favorite Powell and Pressburger film, and as this is my first submission for TheCinementals.org, I thought I’d repost it here.  Thanks for rea   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on March 20, 2012

It wasn’t that long ago that Fox Searchlight was faced with a decision for Steve McQueen’s Shame: make cuts to the film or take a higher rating.  Fox decided against cuts, taking an 18 Rating in the UK and an NC-17 Rating (an 18 equivalent) in the US, thus standing...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on March 14, 2012

On August 18, 2011, on a now-defunct personal blog, I published this FR (S) review of Billy Wilder’s The Lost Weekend.  I thought I’d slowly migrate some previous work to this new site, so here is the latest.  Thanks for reading (or re-reading). – Michael 1945 Starring Ray Milland, Jane Wyman   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on March 12, 2012

The view is pretty good from where I sit.  Over the course of each week, I consider the goings-on in the film industry, formulate my opinions (sometimes with great consideration, other times with visceral reaction), and lay out those opinions here.  But it occurred to me recently that what I...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on March 10, 2012

James Dean was easy to be interested in when I was in the early stages of my passion for … and obsession over … and addiction to … classic film.  He had an endless supply of mystique; he had matinee idol looks; he died speeding in a cool car; he...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on March 5, 2012

Despite the fact that I am suffering from a post-awards season affliction that is less hangover and more burnout, I do have an awards-related trivia question (for which your correct answer will win you nothing but my respect; hopefully that’s worth something). What do the following names have in c   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on March 2, 2012

As another awards season comes to a close with tonight’s Oscar® ceremony, I can’t help but think two things: The first is that Hollywood hands out too many awards.  From the barrel-bottomed People’s Choice and MTVs to the top-shelfed BAFTAs® and Spirits and Oscars®, and from one guild to the...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on March 1, 2012

Hello, friends! I am excited to announce that beginning March 15th, and running through the remainder of the month, my dear friend Jill at Sittin’ On A Backyard Fence is hosting a dynamic blogathon honoring one of Hollywood’s Golden Age legends, FREDRIC MARCH. Look for guest bloggers (a   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on February 29, 2012

  On September 19, 2011, on a now-defunct personal blog, I published this FR (S) review of Powell and Pressburger’s The Red Shoes .  Given its recent airing on TCM as part of that network’s 31 Days of Oscar celebration, I thought I’d repost it here.  Thanks for reading (or...   read more

ScribeHard on Film Posted by ScribeHard on February 24, 2012

I wanted a tidy list. I wanted four individual people. I wanted a nice Mt. Rushmore graphic. But how could I? Mention 1980s movies to most people – ‘80s devotees or not – and a high percentage of them surely will think of the Brat Pack. On their own, these...   read more