Fashion in Film Blogathon-The Tender Trap (1955) a Debbie Reynolds and Frank Sinatra Comedy

This is the story of a playboy and his many well-dressed loves. The women who trot through his revolving door are successful New York Ci...

Friday, March 29, 2013
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Follow Friday

The Fashion in Film Blogathon begins today. Hosted by The Hollywood Revue, it runs March 29-30th.  Diane on Whidbey Island has create...

Friday, March 29, 2013
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East Side, West Side (1949) - Drama with Barbara Stanwyck and James Mason

This film is so full of interesting characters, each needs his or her own separate movie to get enough screen time. East Side, West ...

Thursday, March 28, 2013
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The Secret Garden - A Great Movie for Spring

" It's th' springtime an' out o' doors an' sunshine as smells so graidely."  - Mary The Secret Garden is a...

Thursday, March 28, 2013
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What is the Future of Movie-Viewing Devices?

Source Technology companies have launched prototypes of video glasses - hands-free mobile devices  for searching the internet (and wat...

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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"You Can Use the Duesenburg."

When Mame Dennis bribes Brian O'Bannion with the use of her Duesenburg to entice him to attend a party in Auntie Mame (1958), I figure...

Monday, March 25, 2013
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9 Resources for Writing Classic Movie Reviews

You've watched a movie and written preliminary notes for a movie review in a Moleskin or on your computer. What sources do you use f...

Friday, March 15, 2013
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Savoring a Moment...

"Sometimes I don't think we appreciate the miracle of a phonograph - the privilege of having men of genius perform for us at our c...

Monday, March 11, 2013
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Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968) Jerry Lewis in England

What a mess of a narrative! Jerry Lewis ' character George tries to do three things: establish himself as a legitimate business man, get...

Monday, March 11, 2013
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7 Classic Movies for St. Patrick's Day

A list of 7 classic movies in or about Ireland is here just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy! Classic Movies Mostly About Irela...

Saturday, March 09, 2013
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Is Birdie Expendable in All About Eve (1950)?

Are supporting characters interchangeable? Can the female servant in one story become a male hairdresser in a remake and not alter the ...

Tuesday, March 05, 2013
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