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25
Jun
2012
TCM’s Summer Under the Stars 2012
Turner Classic Movies has released the schedule of this year’s “Summer Under the Stars” – a programming event that features films from one actor or actress each day in the month of August. Here’s when we suggest waking up with a “massive headache” or “nausea” so you can call in sick to work:
Thursday, August 2 – Myrna Loy
Are you ready for this? Starting at 1pm you can watch, in a row: Libeled Lady, Wife vs. Secretary, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, The Best Years of Our Lives, The Thin Man, and Cheaper by the Dozen. *achew* I can already feel that cold coming on…
Sunday, August 5 – Claude Rains
Everyone’s favorite English actor with a French name takes center stage with showings of Kings Row; Now, Voyager; The Invisible Man; Mr. Skeffington; and The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Tuesday, August 14 – James Cagney
A diverse schedule from gangster films to Billy Wilder comedies, this lineup includes The Public Enemy; White Heat; and One, Two, Three.
Wednesday, August 29 – Ingrid Bergman
I’ve been waiting forever to see Gaslight. I’m also curious about the Hitchcock-directed Under Capricorn. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde sounds appealing as well.
Check tcm.com for the full schedule – it should be up soon.
29
Apr
2011
TCM Festival Opening Night Red Carpet
The stars were out last night, as celebrities both classic and contemporary walked the red carpet. Others I saw but didn’t get a snapshot of: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rose McGowan, Ann Rutherford, Tippi Hedren, and Hayley Mills.
Film critic/historian Leonard Maltin
Classic film enthusiast Hugh Hefner
"North by Northwest" star Eva Marie Saint
The red carpet on Hollywood Boulevard
28
Apr
2011
TCM Film Fest Headquarters – Roosevelt Hotel
I was at the Roosevelt Hotel – TCM Film Festival headquarters – yesterday for a roundtable interview with the one and only Robert Osborne (transcript to be posted very soon!) Festival staff was setting up for today’s opening and I got a chance to snap a few pics:
Club TCM, a hangout spot for festival-goers, is located in the Roosevelt Hotel's Blossom Room - site of the very first Academy Awards ceremony.
Entrance to the Roosevelt Hotel.
27
Apr
2011
AOAC is Covering the TCM Classic Film Festival!
That’s exciting just to type!
I’ll be attending the festival in Hollywood starting tomorrow. Check back each day for pictures, interviews, and film reviews! More info on the festival here.
7
Feb
2011
TCM’s Essentials 2011
Turner Classic Movies recently announced the 2011 class of the Essentials, their annual series of must-see classic films. For the third year, Alec Baldwin will co-host with Robert Osborne. This year’s list includes such legendary cinematic achievements as Sunset Blvd (1950), All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Mildred Pierce (1945), and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986).
Hold up.
1986?!?!
That’s right. Of the thirty films selected, TWO are from the 1980′s. And I always thought TCM stood for Turner CLASSIC Movies. Soon, like KFC, they’ll only be allowed to go by their abbreviation for fear of a false advertising charge. It’s not that I have a problem with movies from the 80′s – I know every line of When Harry Met Sally by heart. It’s just that there are so many venues for recent-ish films: TNT, TBS, AMC, and tons of premium cable movie channels, etc. TCM is the one place a fan can turn to for all things classic, including many films that aren’t available on DVD.
So please Turner Classic Movies, make your selections a little more… classic.
23
Jul
2010
Bobby Speaks!
Kendra of the fabulous Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier site vivandlarry.com recently had the chance to interview AoaC hero Robert Osborne! Mr. Osborne talks about TCM’s Summer Under the Stars, programming “The Essentials” with Alec Baldwin, our “Best Eyebrows in Classic Film” queen Gene Tierney, and more. Listen/read their conversation here.
Great job Kendra. Lucky gal!!
Mr. Robert Osborne, TCM host
22
Apr
2010
Some Like It Casual
Legendary classic film star Tony Curtis kicks off the TCM Classic Film Festival en route to a rodeo-themed backyard bar-b-que.
Tony Curtis and Robert Osborne
29
Dec
2009
Where To Find Classic Films
Don't worry guys, it's easier than you think.
So… you’ve been reading this blog and we’re starting to convince you to give classic movies a try. Yippee! The next question is where to find them. The following is a group of resources, listed from most to least desirable.
TCM - If you’re lucky enough to have Turner Classic Movies in your cable package, we envy you. Big time. Each of us has had TCM in the past, but don’t presently. TCM is simply unbeatable for several reasons besides the obvious round-the-clock programming. First, they air films that aren’t currently available on DVD or VHS. Which means there’s no way you’re going to accomplish your goal of seeing every single Errol “Focus-on-my-charm-and-you-won’t-even-notice-I-can’t act” Flynn film without it. Second, they occasionally play documentaries and original featurettes on various aspects of classic film history. Add that to the informative introductions by Robert Osborne and Ben Mankiewicz and the absence of any commericals and you have yourself a classic film lover’s paradise.
DVD by mail program (Netflix, etc) – While they don’t have the catalog that TCM does, it’s still pretty decent and you choose when to watch it (unless you have TCM *and* a DVR. Then we really envy you.)
Your public library – Not having cable tv or Netflix, I have always depended on the kindness of my local library. I’ve rented TONS of classic films on DVD from there, all for free. Of course, catalog size will depend on your local branch, but the last three cities I’ve lived in (all in different states) did not disappoint. Just don’t let your librarian try to convince you that Nick & Nora Charles named their dog Astor like mine did upon check out. Asta fans unite!
YouTube – While this certainly isn’t my favorite method of watching a movie, it works and it’s free. The secret is to find the movie you want to watch uploaded as a playlist. Search for a title and then check the “playlist results” section. Watching it as a playlist means that part one will lead seamlessly into part two and so on.
Happy viewing!
*Thanks to Colleen whose questions inspired this post!*
23
Nov
2009
Unionize!
We love Turner Classic Movies’ new(ish) Classic Film Union – a social media site for fans of classic films to join forces. Become a fan of your favorite film or actor, write a blog post, and tell people what you’re currently watching. In our experience, everyone on the site is extremely welcoming and eager to engage in a discussion or friendly debate.
Sign up and check out our profile, then add us as a friend!
23
Aug
2009
Classic Film on Twitter
If you’ve given in and joined Twitter – the latest online craze – you can get news and info about classic film in between all those tweets in your stream about who’s mowing their lawn and who had an especially tasty sandwich for lunch. Here’s who to follow:
Turner Classic Movies – @tcm
Updates from the cable movie channel about upcoming programming as well as general discussion about specific films and stars.
Elizabeth Taylor – @DameElizabeth
This one’s been certified by the folks at Twitter as Liz’s official feed. Although she doesn’t often tweet specifically about the world of classic film, it’s still interesting to know what she’s up to.
Lauren Bacall – @Lauren_Bacall
I’m not actually sure if this one is run by Lauren, but it’s fun to read none the less. Frequent reminisces about fellow movie star friends and pictures of them together are very interesting.
Nick Charles – @Thin_Man
An anonymous fan tweets solely lines spoken by the dashing detective in any of the 6 “Thin Man” films. Highly entertaining.
American Film Institute – @AmericanFilm
Mostly links to various videos housed in their newly launched video portal (which we blogged about here) with a few fun tweets thrown in including movie trivia, upcoming events and retweets of other prominent members of the movie world.
Let us know if you find any others worth following – enjoy!
