“Either the camera will dance, or I will.” Fred Astaire | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD
“Either the camera will dance, or I will.” Fred Astaire | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD.
The Cinema of William A. Wellman: A Film Primer – CURNBLOG
How many really good movies does a director need on his résumé before you begin considering him truly great? Here are 13 by William A. Wellman. The die, in hindsight, … Continue reading
Willkommen, again: “Cabaret” and its renewed relevance.
“Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome…” These words, sung by Joel Grey, open the classic 1972 musical/drama film Cabaret, directed by Bob Fosse, which is based on the 1966 Broadway musical, itself based on … Continue reading
Great Scott! Rocky Horror is 40 years old!
Originally posted on In My Not So Humble Opinion:
Happy Halloween! Today I’m taking a brief look at the horror comedy musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which made its…
October 12, 1940: The Suitcase of Death
My mother was potty about Tom Mix and even mentioned him in her memoir — ‘…let my shadow freewheel into yours, Tom Mix’.
ZAFAA GLOBAL AWARDS 2015 NOMINATION Announced Sept 13 2015 Nollywood
Originally posted on Ayo Oyebade:
Here are the Nominations. BEST SHORT FILM a. B+VE b. KEBOTI c. 33 d. THE JOURNEY e. TALES IF NAZIR f. SEEING BETRAYAL 1. BEST…
BBC1 classic adaptation is as relevant now as when it was written – sadly | Vox Political
Originally posted on Vox Political. SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t seen An Inspector Calls, and don’t want to have it ruined for you, it would be a good idea not to … Continue reading
Favorite direction, ever, “Good. Do it again, and this time make it something resembling human behavior.” David Fincher. Fabulous! Happy birthday!
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Martin Scorsese to Direct Macbeth Movie | Seroword
Originally posted on Seroword. Something wicked this way comes — Shakespeare fans can look forward to seeing the director behind GoodFellas and The Wolf on Wall Street bring another blockbuster hit … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, John Gilbert!
Originally posted on Font and Frock:
John Gilbert, my favourite silent movie actor, was born on 10 July 1897.* Let’s celebrate with some photos of the great matinée idol! *I…
“A painter paints, a musician plays, a writer writes – but a movie actor waits.” Mary Astor
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“Listen, there is no acting style. Most people just play themselves.” Myrna Loy
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“I’ve been close to Bette Davis for thirty-eight years – and I have the cigarette burns to prove it.” Henry Fonda
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Hollywood’s First Outdoor Talkie Western
Originally posted on A R T L▼R K:
On the 20th of January 1929, the movie In Old Arizona was released on the wide cinema screen. This American Western…
Full program: 3rd Edition of Luxor Egyptian & European Film Festival (24-31 January 2015)
On its 3rd edition starting on 24th of January, Luxor Egyptian & European Film Festival shows 66 films this year and dedicating this edition to the late great Egyptian actress … Continue reading
“Actors and actresses who say they never go to see their own pictures are talking through their hats. You don’t have to be a [Sigmund Freud] to know that the most fascinating person in the world – actors or anybody – is yourself.” Paulette Goddard
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Nigel Kneale: Manx writer of intelligent British Isles horror and science fiction
Originally posted on SO IT GOES – John Fleming's blog:
Nigel Kneale, writer (1922-2006). So it goes. (Photograph by Mark Gudgeon) When I recently chatted to writer Chris Lincé about…
The British New Wave: 5 Movies About Gritty Brits – CURNBLOG
Originally posted on CURNBLOG. Before 1960, most films about the British working people showed them in a patronising, if affectionate way. They always worked hard, paid their bills, and endured hardship … Continue reading
On This Day • Edith Head • Costume Designer • 1897-1981
Grace Kelly poses in an evening gown designed by Edith Head. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On this day in 1987, the great American costume designer Edith Head was born. She won … Continue reading
Rogues & Vagabonds 