Welcome to the first in a new series in which I'll be writing about true stories that have been adapted for the screen. For this series I will not only write about the film or television series itself, but I will also be taking a look at the real individuals and historical events that they… Continue reading True Stories On Screen: Anastasia(1956)
Tag: Classic Films
The Partnership Of Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers
There are some people who are just meant to be together and you cannot ever imagine them apart. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are one such screen partnership. Fred and Ginger fit together perfectly and are quite rightly considered as one of the most beloved and iconic film duos of all time. I especially like… Continue reading The Partnership Of Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers
Now, Voyager(1942) At Eighty
Eighty years ago, Now, Voyager received its premiere in New York on the 22nd of October, 1942. The film went on general release in America on the 31st of October and wouldn't be released here in the UK until November of 1943. It is based upon the 1941 novel of the same name, which was… Continue reading Now, Voyager(1942) At Eighty
The Naked Jungle(1954)
The Naked Jungle is one wild film. There’s a vast amount of sexual tension crackling away between Eleanor Parker and Charlton Heston, something which leads to their shared scenes(especially the moment he applies some insect repellent ointment to Joanna's skin) and dialogue delivery being so sexually suggestive, that you really do have to wonder quite how… Continue reading The Naked Jungle(1954)
The 11th Annual What A Character Blogathon: Takashi Shimura
Kellee at Outspoken And Freckled, Aurora at Once Upon A Screen and Paula at Paula's Cinema Club, are back together co-hosting one of my favourite annual blogathons. Their joint blogathon is dedicated to the character actors working in film and television across the years. Make sure you check out their sites on the 8th of… Continue reading The 11th Annual What A Character Blogathon: Takashi Shimura
The Discovering Classic Cinema Blogathon Arrives!
Welcome to the Discovering Classic Cinema Blogathon. I hope you're all well and had a lovely Christmas. Please drop by this page over the next few days in order to read a selection of very different stories about how we discovered classic era films and became fans. I want to say a huge thank you… Continue reading The Discovering Classic Cinema Blogathon Arrives!
My Classic Film Journey
Classic era films are my happy place. They've been a much needed source of comfort and escape for me over the years and continue to be so. Watching them is like being in the company of friends whose presence makes you feel as though a warm blanket has been gently placed around your shoulders. I… Continue reading My Classic Film Journey
Hawksian Women
Howard Hawks is one of my favourite American film directors from the classic film era. One of the things that I've always loved most about his films is that his focus is always on the characters. He really lets us see deep into his characters personalities and gives us a good sense of who they… Continue reading Hawksian Women
Announcing The Discovering Classic Cinema Blogathon
I'm delighted to announce my first Blogathon here on my new blog. Those of you who knew me when I was blogging a few years ago will remember how much I loved these. I'd love you all to join me for this one. For this Blogathon the focus is upon how we all came to… Continue reading Announcing The Discovering Classic Cinema Blogathon
Walking Down The Dark Alleys Of Film Noir
Happy Noirvember. Yes it’s that time of year again where we celebrate all things Film Noir. Put on your trench coats and hats, pour yourself a glass of bourbon and sit back and revel in a cinematic world of shadows, thrills, double-crosses, sexual tension, Femme and Homme Fatales and plenty of darkness and danger. Dorothy… Continue reading Walking Down The Dark Alleys Of Film Noir