And we’re back! Another TCMFF is done and on the books… of course right when I was starting to get into the routine and rhythm of festival life. When the dates for TCMFF 2016 were announced, I’d thought it was incredibly good timing for me—it coincided with the last week of school, so I wouldn’t have to worry …
Good morning—it’s time for TCMFF! I will once again be serving as a Social Media Producer, so keep an eye out for me if you’re planning to attend the festival. More details on what I’m doing later today… As I do almost automatically now, when the schedule was first announced, I immediately went through to …
I’ll admit I felt a little cheeky snagging An American in Paris for Serendipitous Anachronism‘s “France on Film” blogathon, despite what might seem like an obvious choice given the title. That’s because, as you may already know, An American in Paris‘ actual depiction of France is, in reality, limited to a few shots of stock footage scattered throughout the film. The majority …
That’s all there is, folks! Hope everyone had fun celebrating Frank’s official centennial yesterday, and catching up on all the great posts we’ve had throughout this blogathon. Thanks so much to everyone who posted, commented, read, or retweeted—Judy and I were so pleased with the wonderful turn-out and such interesting, heartfelt posts. Here are the …
Today’s the big day! Yes, today marks Frank Sinatra’s official 100th birthday—and, of course, equally importantly, Day 3 of the Sinatra Centennial Blogathon. A Shroud of Thoughts uncovers the history and lasting significance of one of Sinatra’s most fun and enduring signature films, Ocean’s 11… The LA Explorer falls in love with the delightful romance, Young at Heart, …
Frank Sinatra may have been Hoboken’s most famous son, but his long career in the film and music industries meant that he spent much of his life in Southern California. I went on a pilgrimage this past week following his footsteps, hitting both the landmarks of his career, as well as the perhaps even more vital landmarks …