Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 11, 2024

Sidney Poitier stars in “To Sir, With Love” To Sir, With Love (1967) is a British drama directed by James Clavell who also wrote the screenplay based on the autobiographical novel (1959) by the same name by E. R. Braithwaite. Sidney Poitier stars as a teacher in an inner-city school   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 10, 2022

In honor of the inimitable Sidney Poitier, I spent some time revisiting a bevy of his finest films and also some underrated ones that were new to me. Because he was a prominent archetype for a black movie star, when he was often the only one, it’s fascinating to see...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 8, 2022

The Slender Thread feels a bit reminiscent of one of those self-contained film noir from a previous decade like 14 Hours or Dial 1119. It’s not a very ambitious scale, still, within its confines, it’s a rather enjoyable film. But, of course, the main attractions are Sidney Poitier and An   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 5, 2022

I can’t have made this up myself, but The Defiant Ones is a testament to the pithy axiom that proximity breeds empathy. Stanley Kramer has very clear intent when he builds the premise of his story out of a white and black prisoner, in the era of Jim Crow, who...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 3, 2022

In the 1950s Blackboard Jungle was one of the early pivotal roles for Sidney Poitier where he plays a disaffected youth who is ultimately mentored and encouraged by his teacher: Glenn Ford. Thus, it seems fitting, at the height of his own powers in 1967, Poitier left the student behind...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 1, 2022

The ample joys of Lilies of the Field come out of it being a kind of modern-day parable. It’s a modest and simple story, shot over 15 days by director Ralph Nelson, with a source novel gaining inspiration from the passage of the Christian scripture: “Consider the lilies of the...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on October 22, 2020

Three weeks ago, I went back to the library to return the book Jean Arthur: The Actress Nobody Knew by John Oller. I then took the opportunity to borrow another one. My choice was Sidney Poitier’s autobiography This Life which was initially published in 1980. I chose this book because, 1- Poit   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on September 4, 2019

Though awarded and appreciated in its time, I’ve never felt that A Patch of Blue (1965) has gotten the attention it deserves. As a showcase for a pair of Sidney Poitier and Shelley Winter’s best performances, a wonderful debut for the delicate Elizabeth Hartman, and a tribute to the pow   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on September 2, 2019

James Garner as Jess. From the opening strains of Neal Hefti's guitar-driven theme, it's apparent that Duel at Diablo (1966) wants to break from the conventional Western movie mold. Its acting credits confirm that, with an eclectic cast headed by James Garner, Sidney Poitier (in his first Western),   read more

All Good Things Posted by Kat_Selby on March 20, 2018

Welcome to Day #20 of MARCH MADNESS! Every day in March, ALL GOOD THINGS will highlight a Classic film Super-star, you know, the type renowned for really, really B.A.D. to sweetest-dearest-most darling! DAY #19 results: VIVIEN LEIGH swept the day with 70% of the fans voting for sweet gentle MYRA...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on March 30, 2017

As film fans, many of us get so wrapped up in the idea of Sidney Poitier being a pioneer, because of the advances he has made for actors of color, that I think we forget that he is also one of the greatest film actors of all time. There's no...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on February 21, 2017

Today, we’re celebrating something important: the legendary Sidney Poitier is 90, and he’s still with us! For the occasion, I’m hosting the 90 Years of Sidney Poitier Blogathon. Click here to read all the marvellous entries. The first Sidney Poitier’s film I saw was In the   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on February 20, 2017

5 Things You May Not Know About Sidney Poitier Like that today is his birthday. Happy 90th Birthday to the legend Sidney Poitier. ….. 1.) He’s a Loyalist and a Patriot… Loyal to Both The States and The Crown Sidney Poitier has dual citizenship in the United States and Great Britain,...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on February 19, 2017

Happy 90th Birthday Sidney Poitier! A Blogathon Celebration! “The time has come for closing books and long last looks must end. And as I leave, I know that I am leaving my best friend… a friend who taught me right from wrong — and weak from strong — that’s a lot to...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on February 18, 2017

Virginie at The Wonderful World of Cinema is hosting this blogathon in celebration of the 90th birthday of Sidney Poitier. The blogathon runs from February 18 - 20. Click HERE to join the party. The Slender Thread was written by Stirling Silliphant (In the Heat of the Night, TVs Route...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on February 18, 2017

Yes! We are finally coming to this point where people submit and read the entries for the Sidney Poitier Blogathon! I’m honestly very impatient to read all these articles celebrating this legendary actor. As soon as you’ll submit your entry, I’ll add you to the roster. Remember, t   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on February 18, 2017

Virginie at The Wonderful World of Cinema is hosting this blogathon in celebration of the 90th birthday of Sidney Poitier. The blogathon runs from February 18 - 20. Click HERE to join the party. The Slender Thread was written by Stirling Silliphant (In the Heat of the Night, TVs Route...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on December 1, 2016

This year, we celebrated Margaret Lockwood and Olivia de Havilland’s centennials via blogathons. 100 is a wonderful age (my grandmother is almost 100), but 90 too! On Fabruary 20, 2017, the great and iconic Sidney Poitier would turn 90. We are lucky he is still with us.❤ As I love...   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on July 29, 2013

One of the most biggest stars of the 1960s--and a personal fave at the Café--gets our "Five Best" treatment. It wasn't easy culling through Sidney Poitier's impressive array of performances and it was harder still to relegate the immensely likable Guess Who's Coming to Dinner to honorable mention st   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on April 25, 2013

Tonight I saw LEGEND up close…and with neither time or energy, I still must share… He seemed to fumble somewhat through his notes as he recanted the many “guys” that paved the way for other “guys” to make it. I’d heard him give a similar speech before, in h   read more