Das Boot: this tense submarine thriller is ‘TV for dads’ that the rest of us can enjoy | Television & radio | The Guardian
Growing up I always assumed the movie Das Boot was an elaborate joke played on me by my father. There cannot be a five-hour film, sorry. Subtitled entirely in German. … Continue reading
Landmark 20th Century Fox building in London facing new threat | Film | The Guardian
Twentieth Century Fox’s former HQ faces the threat of imminent demolition after developers submitted a new set of plans, it has been revealed.Situated in London’s Soho Square, in the … Continue reading
Film Review: The Zookeeper’s Wife – Rearview Mirror
Some of my favourite films are about my fascination with the Second World War. It is not from a morbid fascination with the horrors of war, but from my humanist … Continue reading
Norma Shearer: The Subtle Magnet | Travalanche
I have a friend — a female friend — who never talks about Norma Shearer (1902-1983) without talking about how ugly and unappealing she finds her. I suppose my friend … Continue reading
Victim (dir. Basil Dearden) 1961 | reviewdonkey
Victim is a classic movie in so many different ways. It is a great representative of the black and white, crime thriller, genre of the early 1960s. The storyline is … Continue reading
“I made mistakes… I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is when the audience cries.” – Art of Quotation
“I made mistakes in drama. I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is when the audience cries.” — Frank Capra, director, filmmaker, cinema, film, American Source: “I made … Continue reading
On the Pivotal Thomas Mitchell: From Classics to “Columbo” | Travalanche
The great Thomas Mitchell (1892-1962) came into the world on this day (11th July). Mitchell remains well-known today as a character actor with parts in an unnaturally long list of … Continue reading
Clara Bow in “Call Her Savage” (1932) | FROM THE BYGONE
Hal Phyfe, Clara Bow in “Call Her Savage” directed by John Francis Dillon, 1932… Source: Clara Bow in “Call Her Savage” (1932) | FROM THE BYGONE
The Ups and Downs of Lina Basquette | Travalanche
Lina Basquette (Lena Copeland Baskette) was born on April 19, 1907. Basquette was a star of stage and screen through several different phases but is perhaps best remembered today for … Continue reading
Joseph Cotten: Courtliness Personified | Travalanche
Joseph Cotten (1905-1994) was born on May 15. The late year of his death surprised me. Cotten’s last film had been in 1981 and I couldn’t imagine him ever not … Continue reading
Spencer Tracy: Working Backwards from “Mad” | Travalanche
Just a few words on Spencer Tracy (1900-1967) since I just saw him the other night for maybe the twenty-fourth time in the first film I ever saw him in (It’s … Continue reading
Quote • BETTE DAVIS
Photo post by @toobeguiling. “Until you’re known in my profession as a monster, you’re not a star.” Bette Davis Source: “Until you’re known in my profession as a monster, you’re not … Continue reading
Kim Novak for Bell, Book and Candle (1958) | FROM THE BYGONE
Kim Novak for Bell, Book and Candle, 1958… Source: Kim Novak for Bell, Book and Candle (1958) | FROM THE BYGONE
‘I, Daniel Blake’ – A review, an observation on the audience reaction and a ‘thank you’ to Ken Loach. | Christopher John Ball
I’ve always loved cinemas. I’m drawn to them. They are places of comfort. It stems from an early age. I much prefer the old picture palaces over the current industrial prefabs, but any … Source: … Continue reading
“…an audience should not be conscious of technique.” – Art of Quotation
“It is the director’s job to make [film] appear real… an audience should not be conscious of technique.” – David Lean, English, director Source: “…an audience should not be conscious … Continue reading
Outrage As Churchill’s Home becomes Hitler’s Headquarters For Movie
Originally posted on First Night History:
War veterans are aghast that Blenheim Palace will double as Hitler’s headquarters for Michael Bay’s latest film.The transformation of Winston Churchill’s former home into the…
Review: ‘Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words’ (2015) | Writing Suzanne
Ingrid Bergman was born on 29th August 1915 in Stockholm, Sweden. She lost her German mother at the age of two, and her Swedish father when she was 13. After … Continue reading
Casting Call For Film – ‘The House Rules’ | Christopher John Ball
What a shame I’m not living in or near London these days and am too old. Otherwise I’d be perfect casting with my disabling condition! We are putting out a … Continue reading
Just been watching…(20) | beetleypete
Fury (2014) ***No real spoilers. But it is about WW2, so you know that the Germans lost*** This is a modern war film that is a lot like many not-so-modern … Continue reading
2016 Emmy Awards Complete Winners List – DPNews
Outstanding Drama Series Game of Thrones (HBO) The Americans (FX) House of Cards (Netflix) Downton Abbey (PBS) Better Call Saul (AMC) Mr. Robot (USA) Homeland (Showtime)… Source: 2016 Emmy Awards … Continue reading
Underrated actresses | beetleypete
I know that it is correct to refer to actresses as ‘female actors’ these days, or just the plain ‘actor’, with no reference to gender. However, for the purposes of … Continue reading
The Great Escape (1963) Review – Reviews by Rhiannon
A classic film, a great story, a stellar cast, to sum up: a must see film! Although there are detractors who dismiss it for not being historically accurate, as a … Continue reading
Beautiful Moira Shearer Dancing in The Red Shoes (1948) | FROM THE BYGONE
The Red Shoes is a 1948 British film about a ballet dancer, written, directed and produced by the team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, known collectively as The Archers. … Continue reading
Review: ‘Poor Cow’ | Writing Suzanne
British director Ken Loach is probably best known for his second feature film, Kes (1969). Loach also directed the famous TV drama, Cathy Come Home (1966) staring Carol White. Less … Continue reading
“A goal without a plan is just a wish” – Francesca, the theatre star | Scope’s Blog
Francesca Mills is a 20-year-old actor who has achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. She is currently on tour with a Ramps on the Moon production,of the Government Inspector where … Continue reading
Bogart and Bacall For Film Noir Classic “The Big Sleep” (1946) | FROM THE BYGONE
Source: Bogart and Bacall For Film Noir Classic “The Big Sleep” (1946) | FROM THE BYGONE
A Single Man (dir. Tom Ford) 2009 | reviewdonkey
A Single Man is a day in the life of George Falconer, who is grieving over the sudden death of his partner, 8 months prior. It is set in California … Continue reading
Black and White Portraits from Cannes Festival 2016 | Seroword
Using black and white to capture Cannes 2016 of actors, directors and other filmmaking elites, Desailly finds the perfect light and poses to give 2016 a ‘Golden Age’ feel. Source: … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Fred Astaire! For I’ll be there. Puttin’ down my top hat. Mussin’ up my white tie. Dancin’ in my tails…
I just put my feet in the air and move them around. Fred Astaire Source: Happy Birthday Fred Astaire! For I’ll be there. Puttin’ down my top hat. Mussin’ up … Continue reading
Louise Brooks as “The Canary” in The Canary Murder Case (1929) | FROM THE BYGONE
The Canary Murder Case is a 1929 American Pre-Code crime-mystery film made by Paramount Pictures, directed by Malcolm St. Clair and Frank Tuttle. The screenplay was based on novel The Canary … Continue reading
Rogues & Vagabonds 