I returned from my trip to Los Angeles and the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival late on Monday, April 29th. First thing on Tuesday morning, I was back to toddler wrangling. Today is my first opportunity to write the first in a series of recaps of my experience. It’s hard to believe...
Buster Keaton in The...
posted by Jill Blake
The Blu-ray release of Herbert Blaché’s The Saphead (1920) is the latest addition to Kino’s extensive catalog of Buster Keaton films. The Saphead holds the distinction of being Keaton’s first feature length motion picture. Prior to this movie, he starred in a number of...
Fashion in Film Blog...
posted by Jill Blake
Angela of the classic film blog The Hollywood Revue is hosting the Fashion in Film Blogathon. There are several excellent submissions for the event. Make sure to head over there to check it out! Many thanks to Angela for allowing me to participate! Cary Grant had style. Actually, Cary...
A Wonderful Night at...
posted by Jill Blake
Thursday, August 25th, I attended a very special screening at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre: 1920′s The Mark of Zorro starring the original King of Hollywood– Douglas Fairbanks. Up until last Thursday I had never seen a Douglas Fairbanks film. Something I’m not proud of for...