Top fives, 10s, etc. and other movie-related lists
The temperature is high, the air is muggy, and there’s no better place to be than in the shade (or in front of a very powerful fan) with a good book. Summer reading is a requirement for students, but a cherished pastime for those of us who love books — and an even greater delight… Read More TBR: 2020 Classic Film Summer Reading Challenge
Over the past month or two, we’ve seen a flood of “best of the year/decade” lists. I won’t be compiling a “best of the decade” (I’m saving that brainpower for the blog’s tenth anniversary in 2022!) or a formal list of what I considered to be the “best” new-release films in 2019. But, as is… Read More 2019 in Film: Most Memorable Discoveries
Is it just me or has this month flown by? We’ve already made it to the final Summer Under the Stars recommendation batch for 2019. I hope those of you with access to TCM have enjoyed this year’s viewing and discovered a few new favorites! Below are my picks for August 24th through 31st! As… Read More SUTS 2019: Recommendations for August 24 – 31
Another week gone! Apologies for getting this up a bit late — I meant to post it on Friday. As you read this, I’m in the middle of my almost-two-weeks in the woods. But my DVR is filling back at home, and I’m here to give you my recommendations for August 17th through 23rd! As… Read More SUTS 2019: Recommendations for August 17 – 23
The second week of TCM’s Summer Under the Stars is upon us! I hope you all are enjoying the month of viewing so far and were able to catch some of last week’s recommendations. Below are my picks for August 10th through 16th! As usual, all times listed below are Eastern, linked titles will take… Read More SUTS 2019: Recommendations for August 10 – 16
August is always an odd month for me to be a TCM fan. I would love to complete some sort of Summer Under the Stars challenge where I watch a new-to-me film each day, but my annual camping trip tends to fall in the middle of August, and there isn’t TCM in the woods! The… Read More SUTS 2019: Recommendations for August 1 – 9
Every year is a great year for discovery as a classic film fan. Inevitably, my list of favorites only grows longer (and more difficult to rank) as I explore the filmographies of my favorite stars, writers, and directors — and discover new obsessions. To keep things simple, I’ve narrowed my list of favorite discoveries in… Read More 2018 in Film: Most Memorable Discoveries
The day we’ve all been dreading has arrived: FilmStruck is officially closing up shop. I didn’t get to spend as much of November as I wanted eating up the rest of my FilmStruck queue, but I’ve found several new favorite films through the service in recent months, and throughout my time as a subscriber. To… Read More Farewell, FilmStruck: My Favorite Discoveries
Welcome to our final installment of this year’s SUTS recommendations! These are my must-see picks for the rest of the celebration, through August 31. All times are listed in EST. Feel free to share your own picks in the comments! August 23: Virginia Mayo 4:00 pm – Great Day in the Morning (1956) 6:00 pm… Read More Summer Under the Stars 2018: Recommendations, August 23 – 31
Another week has passed, so it’s time for more Summer Under the Stars recommendations! Here’s what I think you should watch over the next week. (All times are listed in EST.) Feel free to leave your own suggestions in the comments! August 16: Miriam Hopkins 7:30 am – The Richest Girl in the World (1934)… Read More Summer Under the Stars 2018: Recommendations, August 16 – 22
