It’s here! The Sinatra Centennial Blogathon starts tomorrow (or has already started today, depending on your time zone). Judy of Movie Classics and I are looking forward to a great group of Sinatra-related posts from December 10 to December 13—December 12 being the actual centennial of the man himself. For a preview of all the great posts …
Rare Musicals on TCM – November 2015
An interesting assortment of rare musicals on TCM this month, featuring some Pre-Codes as well as quite a bit of Gordon MacRae. In Behind-the-Scenes news, I think I’m getting closer to having to revise my criteria for deeming a musical “rare”—currently I judge it by whether it’s available to rent on Netflix (disc or streaming). …
Horses, Trains, and Carriages: Duel in the Sun (1946)
This post is part of the Classic Movie Blog’s Assocation’s fall blogathon: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Visit CMBA to see all the entries. The wide open expanse and often harsh climate of the western American frontier usually necessitated some mode of external transportation for those seeking to cross it; in film, the cowboy’s trusty horse and the clattering …
Announcing the Sinatra Centennial Blogathon!
Come fly with us and join the Sinatra Centennial Blogathon! As you’re probably aware, December 12 this year would have been Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday. Many celebrations are being staged around the world to mark his Centennial – and now classic movie bloggers can raise a toast too. Emily of The Vintage Cameo and Judy of …
2015: The Frank Sinatra Centennial
If you run in a certain crowd (or follow me on Twitter), you know very well that this year marks what would have been Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday. In celebration, the Sinatra Estate has been hard at work programming a variety of events leading up to the official day on December 12. I’ve been making an effort …
Rare Musicals on TCM – October 2015
TCM shakes up the schedule a bit this month with some new musical selections, including one by Dorothy Arzner as part of their fantastic Trailblazing Women series! Lots of great ladies in front of the camera as well this month, too, including Maureen O’Hara, Jeanette MacDonald, Lucille Ball, June Allyson, Kathryn Grayson, Vera-Ellen, Ann Miller, Cyd …