The Pilgrim (1923)
The Pilgrim (1923) - written, directed, and produced by Charlie Chaplin - was Chaplin's last "short" before going into feature length films. In it, Chaplin plays an escaped convict who disguises...
View ArticleTCM Presents: Mad About Musicals!
It's that time of year again when TCM announces it's next free online class. We've had Film Noir, we've had Slapstick, we've had Hitchcock, and now we're getting Musicals! (still waiting for one on...
View ArticleMovies I Watched in April
I didn't watch a ton of movies this month (I've been watching Cheers) but the ones I did watch were pretty much all winners.* means a rewatchThe Telegraph Trail (1933) - John Wayne & Marceline Day,...
View ArticleThe Many Weddings of Lucy & Desi
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were the ultimate Dynamic Duo. Married in real life, they perfectly complemented each other. Not only were they paired in the classic and groundbreaking TV show I Love Lucy,...
View ArticleMovies I Watched in May
This month was another light movie month. I've started watching Our Miss Brooks on Decades TV, which is five episodes a week.* means a rewatchBlonde Venus (1932) - Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall,...
View ArticleANNOUNCING The Third Annual Olivia de Havilland Blogathon!!!
Okay, so I know I am announcing this way late but I couldn't motivate myself to make banners and then I had a funeral to sing at, a cold, and a heat rash. But I'm all good now and happy to announce...
View ArticleANNOUNCING The Fred MacMurray Blogathon!!!
Fred MacMurray had one of the most diverse film careers in Hollywood. Screwball in the 30s, Noir and War films in the 40s, Westerns in the 50s, Disney and Television in the 60s, the man did it all. He...
View ArticleMovies I Watched in June
We canceled our Netflix this month so I spent a lot of time finishing up some tv shows and documentaries. I also finished a film series this month, the Andy Hardy series! And watched a movie from this...
View ArticleThe Third Annual Olivia de Havilland Blogathon is Here!!!
It's here!! The Third Annual Olivia de Havilland Blogathon is here!!! It's smaller than the previous two celebrations but that doesn't make it any less special. Crystal and I are excited to be hosting...
View ArticleThe Dark Mirror (1946)
Twins! One who loves, and one who loves to kill!That's one of the taglines used for The Dark Mirror starring Olivia de Havilland, Lew Ayres, and Thomas Mitchell. The film was, to me, reminiscent of...
View ArticleMovies I Watched in July & Visiting Gary Cooper's Grave
Another light movie month as I went on vacation. And then my cousin introduced me to Chuck (2007-2012).Annapolis Salute (1937) - Marsha Hunt, Van HeflinA Damsel in Distress (1937) - Fred Astaire &...
View ArticleThe Fred MacMurray Blogathon is Here!!!
The Fred MacMurray Blogathon is here!!! I apologize for the lateness at getting this post up. My aunt decided earlier this week to come visit this weekend so I've been getting ready for her and I keep...
View ArticleMovies I Watched in August
TCM's Summer Under the Stars was this month. On the "bigger" stars (Loy, Bacall, Gable, Crawford) I've usually already seen all but one or two of the films. This year there seemed to be a little more...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Remake of the "They Remade What?!" Blogathon
My first ever blogathon was the "They Remade What?!" Blogathon in October of 2015 and I have decided it would be fun to bring it back, or "remake it" ;) It's a little late to have it on the same days,...
View ArticleThe Films of Deborah Kerr
I've been watching a lot of Deborah Kerr movies this year and thank goodness I came across the banner for this blogathon on someone's blog as I would have been very upset to have missed this event! It...
View ArticleMovies I Watched in September
Tragedy struck this month. Our TV provider decided it would be fun to remove TCM without warning. We were already thinking of going to a cheaper package but there were a few movies this month that I...
View ArticleJames Mason in "A Story of Three Loves" (1953)
The Story of Three Loves (1953) tells, as the title plainly states, the story of three loves! The thread that joins them together is that several of the characters are traveling on the same ocean...
View ArticleThe Girl From Jones Beach (1948)
I’m back on Long Island visiting my aunt and after spending the morning recovering from my train ride - unfortunately I didn’t meet a Cary Grant (and thankfully not a Bruno Antony) - we went for a walk...
View ArticleAnnouncing the 90 Years of Jean Simmons Blogathon!
It's no secret (at least I hope not) that Jean Simmons is one of my favorite actresses. I first saw her in Until They Sail (1957) and since then I've watched every film of hers I could get my hands on....
View ArticleThe Remake of the "They Remade What?!" Blogathon has Arrived!!
Today is the day! The Remake of the "They Remade What?!" Blogathon has finally arrived!!The Story Enthusiast kicks off the day with The Male Animal (1942) and She's Working Her Way Through College...
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