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“Of course I’m going to win … I just arranged it with God.”

A version of this post originally appeared as a part of our series of Summer Under the Stars recommendations in August 2010. It’s being reprinted here as part of the LAMB’s “Acting School 101” tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. Growing up with horses, it’s probably a given that I should be a fan of National Velvet…

May 18, 2011 in blogathon, carrie's faves, LAMB, lit adaptations.

“That wasn’t a very nice thing to say, Martha.”

A version of this post originally appeared as a part of our series of Summer Under the Stars recommendations in August 2010. It’s being reprinted here as part of the LAMB’s “Acting School 101” tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth Taylor: one of the most gorgeous, appealingly talented actresses to emerge from classic Hollywood … the…

May 18, 2011 in 4-star films, blogathon, from stage to screen, LAMB, lit adaptations.

What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof?

A version of this post originally appeared as a part of our series of Summer Under the Stars recommendations in August 2010. It’s being reprinted here as part of the LAMB’s “Acting School 101” tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof  (1958) is based on a play by Mississippi-born playwright extraordinaire, Tennessee…

May 18, 2011 in 3-star films, blogathon, from stage to screen, LAMB, lit adaptations.

Golden Boy (1939)

This post is an entry in the Classic Movie Blog Association’s “Classic Movies of 1939” Blogathon, organized by Becky of ClassicBecky’s Brain Food and Page of My Love of Old Hollywood. To see entries from other members, visit the CMBA blog. Indulge a flight of fancy for a moment, but I sometimes wonder if, on…

May 16, 2011 in cmba blogathon, from stage to screen, lit adaptations, sports films.

You Ain’t Never Had a Friend Like Me

Aladdin (1992) was an important piece of the Disney Renaissance; for this period, Disney was stepping up the pace and made some really wonderful animated films. They were very well-marketed and truly well-made. I loved this one when it came out, and I’m still a big fan. Watching it again with my sister to do…

May 14, 2011 in carrie's faves, disney renaissance, saturday morning cartoons, they made movies after 1970?.

Laundry list o’ bloggy stuff.

You may have noticed that posts have slowed down a bit lately. Well, put the blame on … Brandie … boys (yeah, it doesn’t work the same when Rita Hayworth’s not cooing it). Things have been a little busier than usual lately, but we should be back on our regular pace next week. In the…

May 13, 2011 in announcements, cmba blogathon, loving lucy.

Hollywood Haiku: Alice in Wonderland (1951)

I’m big. I’m small. Is that a worm with a hookah? … Mushrooms are bad, kids. This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now.

May 11, 2011 in classic disney, hollywood haiku.

Hollywood Haiku: Some Like It Hot

Running in high heels— not so easy, huh, fellas? Hey, are my seams straight? This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now.

May 9, 2011 in hollywood haiku.

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