I’m not quite sure when it happened, but I love the widespread trend of all the TCMFF bloggers/social media types posting their schedules ahead of time. Hearing people champion their favorites often makes me take a second look at screenings I might have overlooked, and I also get the vicarious thrill of seeing how other …
Something Old, Something New: 2018 First-Time Favorites
If there’s one thing I learned this year, it’s that my brain can only hold so much information; for the rest of it, I need lists. (But really, I knew this already.) Through classes, festivals, rep houses, and a glorious transition from Moviepass to AMC A List, I was able to see a fair amount …
Silk Stockings (1957)
and the End of the Freed Unit
Last year, I wrote a paper on the unproduced Arthur Freed musicals—that is, the films that the Freed unit had started or planned to make, but, for various reasons, never actually finished or, in many cases, even began to film. Of course, the Freed unit was famous for some of the most iconic movie musicals …
TCMFF 2018: By the Numbers
This year, TCMFF fell during the last week of classes, which was nice because I didn’t have to feel bad about skipping anything, unlike some years past! Of course, all my final papers are coming due next week, and I should definitely be working on those right now. So, you know what that means: Here’s a TCMFF recap post!
Musicals at TCMFF 2018
Only a few more hours to go—TCM Film Festival is nigh on the horizon. I’m thrilled to be attending the festival once again, and despite my miscalculation in predicting when the schedule would drop, I’m looking forward to attending as much as I can from their offerings. As I’ve done in past, I’ve collected all …
Hollywood Home Movies: LA/LA Special Edition
For the past few weeks, and looking forward to the next few months, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA has brought a celebration of Latin American and Latino art to museums and institutions all throughout Los Angeles. The program represents a collaboration between iconic arts centers in the city, including the Getty, LACMA, and the Academy. Treasures …