Posted September 28, 2014 by Kristen Lopez VL's Top Posts

VL’s Top Posts of the Week

You readers are keeping things interesting over the last week with several reviews coming out of the woodwork and being read. Let’s see what was keeping everyone’s attention this week.

10. The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004)

9. Gone Too Soon Blogathon 2012: Maggie McNamara

8. The Sex Symbol (1974)

7. Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Dana Andrews – Hollywood Enigma

6. Leading Lady Tournament: 1970s Results

5. TCM Classic Film Festival Wrap-Up

Rumors abound that the dates for the 2015 film festival will be revealed this week!

4. Summer Magic (1963)

Looks like I need to review more Hayley Mills films!

3. News From the Lake for September 25th, 2014

2. Dragonwyck (1946)

1. TCM: Twenty Classic Moments (2014)

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A freelance film critic whose work fuels the Rotten Tomatoes meter. I've been published on The Hollywood Reporter, Remezcla, and The Daily Beast. I've been featured in the L.A. Times. I currently run two podcasts, Citizen Dame and Ticklish Business.

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