Lifelong Film Fan Blogging on Classic Films & Disney, along with Miscellaneous Musings, since 2005. Add'l byline:
@ClassicMovieHub
Western RoundUp columnist
SONG OF THE SOUTH was released on Nov. 12, 1946. Disney essentially erasing the work of the 1st black man to win an Academy Award strikes me as considerably more problematic than whatever issues the film itself may have. Let everyone judge it for themselves.
Ella Fitzgerald passed on June 15, 1996, at the age of 79. Last year I found it extremely moving to pay my respects at her final resting place in Inglewood, CA: Her Rodgers & Hart Songbook might be my all-time favorite LP.
A Birthday Tribute to Joseph Cotten Born in VA May 15, 1905; died in Westwood, CA Feb. 6, 1994. CITIZEN KANE, MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, SHADOW OF A DOUBT, SINCE YOU WENT AWAY, I'LL BE SEEING YOU, THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER, PORTRAIT OF JENNIE.
SPIELBERG, SCORSESE & ANDERSON WILL HAVE EMERGENCY CALL RE TCM W/ZASLAV TODAY // Dear David Zaslav: Gutting
@TCM
Will Not Help You Win Filmmakers Back to Warner Bros. via
@IndieWire
#TCM
#TCMParty
Sorry to say we may look back on today as the beginning of the end of TCM. Top GM being absorbed by another exec is one thing; getting rid of the head programmer & festival head is something else again.
@TCM
#TCM
It’s a bloodbath, no nice way to put it. Their head programmer?!?! And Genevieve out bodes ill for
#TCMFF
. // Top TCM Executives Out Amid Warner Bros. Television Layoffs (Exclusive)
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@TCM
Zaslav had no clue what he was doing, thankfully walks back firing Charlie Tabesh // TCM Twist: Spielberg, Scorsese and PTA to Help Curate as Charlie Tabesh Stays On as Head of Programming via
@variety
#TCM
#SaveTCM
#TCMParty
Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese & Paul Thomas Anderson Set Emergency Meeting With Warner CEO David Zaslav Over Future Of Turner Classic Movies – Update With Statement via
@Deadline
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@kattenbarge
@wilsonmaggieaf
Exactly right. The person sitting next to me doesn't have the right to constantly flash a light during the screening I paid for. I'm there to experience a film in a dark theater with my focus on the screen. They can stay home & wait to see it on cable.
@BethRigby
If the President of the United States cannot handle dinner with allies after *part* of a normal workweek, he needs to admit he's no longer up to the job so the party can move on.
It’s a bloodbath, no nice way to put it. Their head programmer?!?! And Genevieve out bodes ill for
#TCMFF
. // Top TCM Executives Out Amid Warner Bros. Television Layoffs (Exclusive)
#TCM
@TCM
TCM NEWS: "Discovery may reconsider the layoff of Tabesh...according to two people familiar with the discussions who were not authorized to discuss internal personnel matters."
#TCM
#TCMParty
#SaveTCM
Article says all TCM hosts will continue & channel will continue to license films beyond WB library, but not much more info // Plot Twist at Turner Classic Movies Upsets Film Fans
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#SaveTCM
#TCMParty
Each day this month I'll be sharing covers from my collection of over 300 Christmas music LP's & CDs. There's lots of great music here! Many of the LP's have also been released on CD. Today we begin w/my fave, a mid-Century masterpiece.
#LaurasChristmasMusic
Remembering Louis Jourdan on his birthday: Born in Marseilles, France, June 19, 1921; died in Beverly Hills Feb. 14, 2015. THE PARADINE CASE, THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN, JULIE, THE SWAN, GIGI, THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (1975), more.
@houmanhemmati
Beautifully stated. I'll never forget him closing beaches specifically in Orange Co. Outdoors, sunshine, exercise=good for you. It was pointless and very, very political. He knew better and did it anyway.
A Birthday Tribute to Gail Patrick Born in Birmingham June 20, 1911; died in Los Angeles July 6, 1980. Actress, entrepreneur, producer of TV's PERRY MASON. MY MAN GODFREY, STAGE DOOR, MY FAVORITE WIFE, LOVE CRAZY, more.
Turner Classic Movies
@TCM
has announced the network will celebrate the life and career of
#AngelaLansbury
with a 24-hour tribute on Monday, November 21st.
#TCM
#TCMParty
Loretta Young has been my favorite actress for many years. Underrated & sometimes even belittled, she had a remarkable career including being one of those who blazed a trail for women as TV power players.
#LorettaYoung
Seeing a dress Olivia de Havilland wore in THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938), along with the Korngold score, was so moving to me. One of my most favorite movies. Club TCM at the Hollywood Roosevelt.
#TCMFF
Tonight I'm revisiting MRS. MINIVER (1942) (via DVD) for the first time in a number of years. One of the movies which helped make teenaged me a classic film fan. Such an incredibly well-done film.
#TCMParty
@CAgovernor
I thought this was a parody account...you can't be serious. Do you realize how many more times the mask would be touched with unclean hands?
Born April 25, 1917, one of the all-time great singers, Ella Fitzgerald. So thankful she graced us with her gifts and left behind so much for us to enjoy. ❤️
I’m at Hollywood Forever for a memorial ceremony honoring actor Edmund Gwenn, whose last remains are being placed here permanently today. Every seat is filled! Marvelous turnout incl Jeremy Arnold, author of Christmas in the Movies.
@jt_arn
Thrilled to announce I will be covering the TCM Classic Film Festival as a member of the credentialed media again this year. It's an annual highlight & I'm looking forward to bringing complete coverage to my blog & Twitter/X this April!
#TCMFF
#TCM
THE ROARING TWENTIES (1939) is coming to
@Criterion
in February! (My first thought wasn't Cagney or Bogart, but "Another Priscilla Lane film on a Criterion disc!" She's also in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.)
We have grandbabies!! 💙💙 Our identical twin grandsons arrived at 36-1/2 weeks earlier today, very healthy & weighing 5 lbs. 1 oz. and 5 lbs. 8 oz. We'll be heading for Oregon this weekend, timed for their arrival home from hospital in a few days.
#Blessed
On Shirley MacLaine's birthday, I'm wondering...why is it so hard to get an affordable DVD copy of THE TURNING POINT (1977)? Why hasn't it (apparently) stayed in print, and why isn't there a Blu-ray? 🤔 If anyone has insight into this title I'd love info!
Truly at the very top of Great American Art. I’ve seen The Searchers countless times and was overwhelmed by the
movie all over again, especially the beauty of the last few minutes. Waterworks. Thank you,
#TCMFF
for a very special experience.
So sorry to hear of Treat Williams' unexpected passing. He played a lot of roles over his long career, but for many of us in recent years he was the dad on Hallmark Channel's CHESAPEAKE SHORES (2016-22).
#TreatWilliams
A Birthday Tribute to Barbara Hale Born in IL April 18, 1922; died in Sherman Oaks Jan. 26, 2017. Film & PERRY MASON star long married to Bill Williams; mother of William Katt.
Over past couple years I've collected many 20th century (vintage or replica) Christmas card images which I turned into a screensaver file. Thought I'd share some of the lovely pictures here this month in a thread. Here's the first!
#MerryVintageCardChristmas
I stopped bothering with the Emmy Awards when they ignored Robert Conrad’s performance as Pasquinel in CENTENNIAL (1978). Those early CENTENNIAL episodes were top-drawer classic TV.
#RobertConrad
@KristinaWagnr
@SoapDigest
The closure with the scene where Felicia, nearly 30 years later, cried and laughed as she realized she'd been talking with angelic Barbara Jean was amazing. What a beautiful thing.
#GeneralHospital
I'm so very fortunate to have seen Barbara Rush speaking at least three times, at both
#TCMFF
and Cinecon. A very classy lady with wonderful stories. Sincere condolences to her daughter
@ClaudiaCowanFox
& the entire family.
#BarbaraRush
@KUSINews
@sdschools
Since when do we casually kick kids out of school as though it’s no big deal they stop attending, because they don’t want to cover half their face where they talk and breathe?! She is showing us who she really is & she’s not for kids.
For fun, new weekly Twitter feature,
#MugCollectionMonday
sharing my collection (w/thanks
@HP_Oliver
Morning Mugs of Inspiration for some inspiration!). First up, my latest acquisition, from classic LA French Dip restaurant Philippe's
@PhilippetheOG
Est. 1908
@SamBlum3
It seems as though you raced to publish a negative story rather than taking time to sort ALL the facts. This is also what happened to Shohei 2 weeks ago and is why the media loses credibility.
Almost 5 years ago I visited Hillside Memorial Park in Culver City, where Eydie Gorme is interred. Her marker is especially moving to read today.
#SteveLawrence
#EydieGorme
@shelbygrad
Posting this photo of a grief-stricken family member arriving at the scene is in highly questionable taste. You don't need to do this in order to report on Matthew Perry's passing. Please rethink this.
Everyone knows I love
@TCM
I enjoy intros, historic context, learning new things, addressing issues. At same time, I object to the concept that "problematic" films should only be shown publicly with "context." Where does this go? A dangerous path for all art.
Hey everyone!! It's a good news kinda day so here's more good news...meet our grandchildren! Yes, plural! Our Oregon daughter & husband are expecting identical twin boys this summer! Doing great in Week 25 so I'm going public. Baby A (left) & Baby B (right).
This was surreal…we were driving past Bing Crosby’s former home and the very nice caretaker invited us in and gave us a tour. (No interior photos.) What a treat! Love Palm Springs.
#ArthurLyonsFilmNoirFestival
Story link doesn't work, but headline indicates Barbara Rush's daughter, Fox reporter Claudia Cowan, has confirmed her mother's passing at 97.
#BarbaraRush
@JeromeAdamsMD
@KelleyKga
This is an undignified and inappropriate response. She did some great work, and you should discuss it evenhandedly, without putdowns. Trying to shut down conversation and evidence is a big reason trust in public health is declining with so many of us.
Haven't said anything yet about
#TCM
as it's so hard to express all I feel. The community which has built around TCM is incredibly special & has led to so many friendships & remarkable experiences. That's before we even talk about the movies!
#TCM30
@AmerAcadPeds
A dystopian world of masked people will do absolutely nothing to improve children’s mental health. Quite the opposite. Do you even think about the message this photo sends if you’re “putting kids first”?
@NIHDirector
You *said* at home & even "clarification" makes no sense. You are completely ignoring statistical (lack of) threat to children. Normal life has always had some risks. We cannot live normally with your hyper-cautious safetyism. You "jumped the shark" today.
TCM in December: Christmas Movies Annual overview of Christmas movies airing
@TCM
this month.
#TCM
#TCMParty
#ChristmasMovies
Additional TCM December Highlights coming soon!
Remembering John Payne on his birthday: Born in Roanoke in 1912; died in Malibu Dec. 6, 1989. Underwent a transformation similar to Dick Powell, from musicals leading man to hardboiled noir star. Credits & review links at this link!
One of the greats of Hollywood, Barbara Stanwyck, was born on July 16, 1907. A bit of Stanwyck trivia I love is that she instructed that her ashes be spread at the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, California.
#BarbaraStanwyck