The 2019 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon
Follow this page to keep up to date on the sites covering every day of TCM’s Summer Under the Stars. Rick’s Cafe Texan reviews Advise and Consent (1962) Old Hollywood … Continue Reading The 2019 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon
The 2019 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon
That’s right, everybody. It’s back! After a hiatus, I’m resurrecting the annual TCM Summer Under the Stars blogathon, and this year I’m taking on a partner: my Ticklish Business co-host … Continue Reading The 2019 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon
Kathleen (1941)
After her cherubic curls and childhood innocence gave way towards adult maturity Shirley Temple was cast out by the studio that gave her life, and it was a few years … Continue Reading Kathleen (1941)
Judgment at Nuremberg (1963)
This post is in conjunction with Film Forum’s Burt Lancaster tribute. Find out more and purchase tickets here. There are certain real-world events Hollywood is quick to capitalize on and … Continue Reading Judgment at Nuremberg (1963)
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon Elia Kazan’s adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire is an important film in my life. I first saw … Continue Reading A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
The Uninvited (1944)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon. The Uninvited is Gothic horror done at its utmost best; where atmosphere plagues every corner, inundating the audience … Continue Reading The Uninvited (1944)
Trapeze (1956)
This post is in conjunction with Film Forum’s Burt Lancaster tribute. Find out more and purchase tickets here. Trapeze is a film that comes with some cache in my house. … Continue Reading Trapeze (1956)
Young Man With a Horn (1950)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon So back story into why I sought out Young Man With a Horn to today’s review: I reviewed a … Continue Reading Young Man With a Horn (1950)
The Mad Miss Manton (1938)
Barbara Stanwyck sailed through every genre of film and looked glorious doing int. In the ’30s, Stanwyck cultivated a persona as being a tough dame who could put a man … Continue Reading The Mad Miss Manton (1938)
Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)
This post is in conjunction with Film Forum’s Burt Lancaster tribute. Find out more and purchase tickets here. My mother’s listened to Agnes Moorehead’s original radio production – a role … Continue Reading Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)
I Walk Alone (1947)
I review the Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas noir, I Walk Alone.
Criss Cross (1949)
This post is in conjunction with Film Forum’s Burt Lancaster tribute. Find out more and purchase tickets here. Director Robert Siodmak, known for noir masterpieces like The Spiral Staircase (1946) and … Continue Reading Criss Cross (1949)
Jewel Robbery (1932)
Kay Francis and William Powell mix love and crime in Jewel Robbery.
Ticklish Business Episode #70: Summer Under the Stars Top 3
Sam, Drea and Kristen discuss the three stars they’re excited to spend 24 hours with as part of TCM’s Summer Under the Stars tribute. They also announce plans for their … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #70: Summer Under the Stars Top 3
Girls About Town (1931)
Kay Francis and Lilyan Tashman are ‘Girls About Town.’ Read my full review of the pre-Code comedy.
1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year
1939 turns 80 this year but should you read 1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year in celebration?
The Lady in Question (1940)
Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth pair up for the first of five features with The Lady in Question.
