tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.comments2023-03-27T00:32:25.248-07:00Classic Reel GirlBonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-91398046048189407122017-01-04T11:41:21.025-08:002017-01-04T11:41:21.025-08:00Hi. Would love you to join my new blogathon, it...Hi. Would love you to join my new blogathon, it's the Here's Jack Blogathon, to celebrate Jack Nicholson's 80th Birthday 22 April 2017.<br />https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/jack-nicholson<br />Love Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews xRealweegiemidget Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112425802962283173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-51206877004497830322016-11-11T15:54:49.340-08:002016-11-11T15:54:49.340-08:00Is #2 Eleanor Powell in Broadway Melody of 1940?Is #2 Eleanor Powell in Broadway Melody of 1940?Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570040930983242270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-20410334381006224602016-11-11T15:54:16.175-08:002016-11-11T15:54:16.175-08:00Is #2 Eleanor Powell in Broadway Melody of 1940?Is #2 Eleanor Powell in Broadway Melody of 1940?Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570040930983242270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-89668056118800736762016-11-07T00:55:10.237-08:002016-11-07T00:55:10.237-08:00Old school dancing and musical movies..Old school dancing and musical <a href="http://www.alluc.ee/stream/classic+movie" rel="nofollow">movies</a>..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927280296004235158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-44274805909892960242016-10-11T14:17:17.975-07:002016-10-11T14:17:17.975-07:00Hi Bonnie! I just wanted to let you know that I ha...Hi Bonnie! I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award.<br />http://back-to-golden-days.blogspot.pt/2016/10/the-sunshine-blogger-award.htmlBack to Golden Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10611559846549739163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-29069479148095568632016-07-25T12:58:04.167-07:002016-07-25T12:58:04.167-07:00Hi Theresa, I am thrilled you enjoyed my post. I u...Hi Theresa, I am thrilled you enjoyed my post. I understand what you mean about loving classic films and making peace with attitudes that contradict our own beliefs/values. I can’t help but being intrigued by the evolution of societal attitudes – what has changed, what has not, what has been catalyst for change, what appears to have changed but remains lurking beneath the surface (coded signals such as “St. Louis Blues”). I will definitely be checking out your posts. And thank you for the link to Theresa Harris’ song. =)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-2507361838655862812016-07-23T03:57:38.986-07:002016-07-23T03:57:38.986-07:00I found this to be interesting. It is a conundrum...I found this to be interesting. It is a conundrum on how to narrow down your choices to only four. I can agree with (most) of the categories, although maybe not all of the choices within the categories. And I personally don't like musicals as a rule. There are a few I do like, but my main problem with musicals is getting over the hump of, in the middle of dialogue and action, everybody on screen decides to do an exposition in song. At least in Cabaret the songs didn't drive the story. And this is the kind of musical I do like. Not that I won't watch a classic at least once, and I do find exceptions to that rule (I liked Fiddler on the Roof, for instance.)<br /><br />Film noir would be at the top of my list, for sure. (I am hosting a film noir blogathon on my own blog, if you needed any more proof...) My own choice would be "The Maltese Falcon". And I would add a screwball comedy: "Arsenic and Old Lace", nothing else would suffice. Gotta throw in a Western (only a footnote on your post, but westerns are my 3rd favorite kind of movie) I'd put up a John Wayne movie, of course, probably "Stagecoach". And to top it off, just to throw off people who would try to pigeonhole me with those first three, something oddball that no one expects, like "Fitzcarralkdo" Quiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434473473185065992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-80331963155325184382016-07-23T03:55:42.843-07:002016-07-23T03:55:42.843-07:00I found this to be interesting. It is a conundrum...I found this to be interesting. It is a conundrum on how to narrow down your choices to only four. I can agree with (most) of the categories, although maybe not all of the choices within the categories. And I personally don't like musicals as a rule. There are a few I do like, but my main problem with musicals is getting over the hump of, in the middle of dialogue and action, everybody on screen decides to do an exposition in song. At least in Cabaret the songs didn't drive the story. And this is the kind of musical I do like. Not that I won't watch a classic at least once, and I do find exceptions to that rule (I liked Fiddler on the Roof, for instance.)<br /><br />Film noir would be at the top of my list, for sure. (I am hosting a film noir blogathon on my own blog, if you needed any more proof...) My own choice would be "The Maltese Falcon". And I would add a screwball comedy: "Arsenic and Old Lace", nothing else would suffice. Gotta throw in a Western (only a footnote on your post, but westerns are my 3rd favorite kind of movie) I'd put up a John Wayne movie, of course, probably "Stagecoach". And to top it off, just to throw off people who would try to pigeonhole me with those first three, something oddball that no one expects, like "Fitzcarralkdo" Quiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434473473185065992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-41069547805583966502016-07-22T04:04:36.922-07:002016-07-22T04:04:36.922-07:00I found your website while looking for ideas to st...I found your website while looking for ideas to steal for my own set of questions for a Liebster Award. You are friends with a couple of other bloggers I read, but I haven't seen your blog before. I have to come back and read more of your posts when I have the time. Your blog looks interesting. (BTW I am stealing #1. I absolutely love it. But I'll give you credit on my post.)<br /><br />Quiggy @ http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.comQuiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434473473185065992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-49821841272079765252016-07-16T05:03:49.837-07:002016-07-16T05:03:49.837-07:00Hi there Bonnie~ I love the cogency of your review...Hi there Bonnie~ I love the cogency of your review of “Dancers in the Dark.” I love classic films - 40’s, 30’s, 50’s in that order. I’m a recent denizen to pre~code after many a friendly battles...er- discussions with a movie pal ‘o mine. As an African-American woman, I have had to square with a lot of prevalent racial attitudes of the time which hasn’t diminished my love for these films. I’ve made my peace.<br />__<br /><br />But you brought to the fore another wrinkle in the fabric: the psychology behind the message of what is a “good woman” and what is a “bad woman” and gals laughing off or being a ‘good sport’ about [ almost being ] raped. You cited great examples ( “Baby Face” being the creme de la creme. ) I also think of two Loretta Young movies from her pre-code days which had twisted psychologies. If you get a chance you ought to check out what I wrote about 1932’s “Weekend Marriage” ( https://cinemavensessaysfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2015/05/03/week-end-marriage-1932/ ) AND “She Had to Say Yes.” ( https://cinemavensessaysfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/she-had-to-say-yes-1933/ ) <br /><br />I swear, Loretta Young had to be the most ‘put-upon’ girl in the 30’s. She probably welcomed the 40’s and her ‘Sainthood’ in the 50’s with open arms.<br /><br />Thanks again for participating in Aurora’s and my blogathon. I’m going through reading the lot of you. Quite a few eye openers in the bunch...and your Writing is one of them. Thank you!<br /><br />0hhh...and here's my girl ~ THERESA HARRIS ~ singing the 'song of the hour': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMx1kTNZDu4CineMavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033780067701562043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-4550498046589398712016-07-14T16:45:36.723-07:002016-07-14T16:45:36.723-07:00Thank you! I was pumped when I found the article a...Thank you! I was pumped when I found the article about "St. Louis Blues." It adds another layer to the films we already love. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-60411979528243267262016-07-12T17:24:11.534-07:002016-07-12T17:24:11.534-07:00I don't think I've heard of this film prio...I don't think I've heard of this film prior to reading your post, and I must say it's gotten me intrigued! The analysis over "St. Louis Blues" and its recurring use in various films is just absolutely fascinating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-38642168449122366242016-07-10T18:21:17.673-07:002016-07-10T18:21:17.673-07:00Hi Paddy, Thank you for visiting. I've never s...Hi Paddy, Thank you for visiting. I've never seen BANJO ON MY KNEE, but Stanfield touched upon it in his essay. Interesting factoid: The producers originally wanted to use "Frankie and Johnny," however Joseph Breen didn't approve of "its flavor of prostitution and excessive sex suggestiveness" so they went with "St. Louis Blues" with the female character identifying with the abandoned woman.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-24084509878530359522016-07-10T14:28:51.407-07:002016-07-10T14:28:51.407-07:00Very interesting information on "St. Louis Bl...Very interesting information on "St. Louis Blues". While I certainly recognized it in many films, I never made the connection. When I think about that Handy song and movies it always relates to "Banjo on My Knee" and Walter Brennan calling it the most beautiful music in the world (or something like that).Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-50694431811478248322016-06-29T09:55:58.509-07:002016-06-29T09:55:58.509-07:00I read that Powell and Robinson used to perform at...I read that Powell and Robinson used to perform at society parties in New York. How lucky were those folks?! Yes, Band Wagon would be a feast for the eyes with the vibrant coloring of costumes and scenery. Thank you for nominating me. It was fun answering your questions. =)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-33440986928773680882016-06-26T14:36:56.472-07:002016-06-26T14:36:56.472-07:00I'll have to remember that about the Twilight ...I'll have to remember that about the Twilight Zone and black and white!<br /><br />That would have been so lovely to see Eleanor Powell and Bill Robinson dance together. What a tragedy it was never allowed to happen on screen! I would pay money to go back in time and see them perform together.<br /><br />I'm sorry you missed White Christmas on the big screen! I would love to see that one, too. Another one I've always wanted to see on the big screen is The Band Wagon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318052777683415613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-25280271569428212002016-06-26T10:49:33.685-07:002016-06-26T10:49:33.685-07:00He is dreamy. Until TCM shows Beloved Enemy again ...He is dreamy. Until TCM shows Beloved Enemy again (or it becomes available elsewhere, although I don't see any plans for that), check out the clips on their website. Thank you for stopping by, Le. Hugs!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-31967883693090817732016-06-26T10:47:05.394-07:002016-06-26T10:47:05.394-07:00Linda, thank you for mentioning this scene. I love...Linda, thank you for mentioning this scene. I love the juxtaposition of high-level thought (smashing atoms) and the childlike behavior (playing with trains). So many wonderful moments in this film.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-61181486192314120662016-06-22T05:40:56.518-07:002016-06-22T05:40:56.518-07:00The courtroom scene is probably the heart of the f...The courtroom scene is probably the heart of the film, but I have to say my favorite scenee is Dr. Praetorius' birthday -- Deborah has given him an electric train set, which he adores, and he, her father, and Praetorius' best pal from the university, a physicist, Prof Barker (played by Walter Slezak) are all absorbed in playing with it. An argument breaks out over a three way collision. The doctor says acidly to his scientist friend, "You can't go around smashing things -- everything isn't atoms!" To which the professsor replies, unanswerably, "Yes,it is." <br />I too have always loved this odd movie.Linda J. Sandahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287596876090761101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-11993926004276507892016-06-21T13:19:56.381-07:002016-06-21T13:19:56.381-07:00I had never heard about this movie, but it may be ...I had never heard about this movie, but it may be a very good one - I want to watch it now! Brian Aherne was a very handsome actor, and I know very few about him. I need to change that.<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-42196704892776362592016-06-18T10:32:31.345-07:002016-06-18T10:32:31.345-07:00Thank you so much! I gladly accept. =)Thank you so much! I gladly accept. =)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-38507354355588306022016-06-17T18:52:42.906-07:002016-06-17T18:52:42.906-07:00Truth be told, I have never seen Aherne in any of ...Truth be told, I have never seen Aherne in any of his other roles, though this film makes me want to view all of him, er, them. ;-) Love this character. Wish Beloved Enemy was available on DVD so I could watch him over and over again.<br /><br />Thank you for hosting such a fun blogathon! =)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-39106759557783419682016-06-17T10:41:57.289-07:002016-06-17T10:41:57.289-07:00I'm so glad you chose Brian Aherne for this bl...I'm so glad you chose Brian Aherne for this blogathon, because he doesn't get a lot of love these days – and he deserves it!<br /><br />I've not seen this movie, but I can imagine he is the perfect choice for it. He's an actor who can do drama as well as comedy, and make it look easy. As for this character, who wouldn't have a crush? He sounds amazing...and poetry, too!<br /><br />Thank you for joining the blogathon and for bringing Mr Aherne with you!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-82527160854160858412016-06-15T16:24:20.177-07:002016-06-15T16:24:20.177-07:00Thank you, Patricia. Ever since I first saw this (...Thank you, Patricia. Ever since I first saw this (at age twelve, I believe), I have been drawn to this film. Must be the layers. The music is pretty great too. Thank you for stopping by.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277656889531400083.post-38896903196184840962016-06-15T16:17:42.238-07:002016-06-15T16:17:42.238-07:00Thank you for your kind words. I spend a lot of ti...Thank you for your kind words. I spend a lot of time researching and cross-checking details to make sure I'm sharing correct info. (My hubby thinks I spend too much time, but I want to get it right...) Please stop by again. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728909810579677454noreply@blogger.com