Classic Film Observations & Obsessions

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Alan Ladd blazes down the (Western) trail with 'Branded' (1950)

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September 3rd marks the birthday of one of my favorite old Hollywood stars, Alan Ladd . To celebrate, I'm pleased to contribute this p...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Capitolfest 2019 - A feast of extremely rare early films

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Frances Dee and Joel McCrea For the fourth time I ventured to Rome, NY for the annual 'Capitolfest' film festival this past ...
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Friday, July 26, 2019

August Classic Film Offerings in Greater Boston

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If you want to get your fill of Howard Hawks films, you won't be disappointed if you live in Greater Boston. Same if you want to revisit...
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Monday, June 17, 2019

A musician's perspective on recording and performing film scores: from City Lights to Star Wars

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David Creswell, professional violist As part of my self-education about classic film, I've decided to do explore film music in some ...
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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Five Favorite films from the Fabulous Fifties!

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The 1950s was a fertile decade in Hollywood--despite the blacklist and anti-Communist hysteria--with pictures made to wow audiences to lure ...
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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Lana Turner--femme fatale (?) in JOHNNY EAGER (1942)

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In this noir, beautiful blond Lana Turner  completely bewitches her handsome co-star and sets in motion a series of decisions that ultimat...
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Working woman with passion for classic film. Fortunate to live in Greater Boston where there are so many great places to see classic films on the big screen.
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