Director Frank Capra is perhaps best known for making films about the redemption of the common man and the goodwill of communities. These themes are omnipresent in his most iconic Christmas movies—It’s a Wonderful Life from 1946 and Meet John Doe from 1941. Both films showcase Christmas Capra noir style as the director’s darkest films…
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TCMC Outing: The Godfather Part II
The Triangle Classic Movie Club (TCMC) enjoyed an outing on Sunday, November 10 to see the TCM Big Screen Classics 45th anniversary presentation of The Godfather Part II. Most of us had not seen the movie in its entirety in a long time, and it was a special experience to see it, all three hours…
TCM Classic Film Festival 2020: Passes On Sale Soon; Initial Films Announced
Soon passes go on sale for the TCM Classic Film Festival 2020 in Hollywood. The Citi card member exclusive pre-sale begins at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 though 10 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019 at citientertainment.com. Passes go on sale to the public at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019…
Spooky Spoof: Bela Lugosi in The Gorilla (1939)
The Gorilla (1939) is billed as a horror comedy. When released that may have felt accurate. Eighty years onward, it shows more as a spooky spoof than anything, especially when watched with an eye on Bela Lugosi. The Gorilla is one of Lugosi’s lesser known films, released at a time when his career was in…
Judy: Must-See Judy Garland Biopic
Saw Judy yesterday, the biopic about the last performances of Judy Garland in 1969 at The Talk of the Town in London. The film covers a heartbreaking time in Judy’s life as she tries to revive her waning career all the while battling her lifelong struggle with substance abuse. Renee Zellweger gives a tour de force…
Announcing Triangle Classic Movie Club: TCMC
ClassicCouple.com was founded a year ago to share our love of classic movies with other fans. Over the past 12 months we have enjoyed writing about some of our favorite films as well as what we call new classic discoveries – old films that were new to us. Through this site and opportunities offered to…
Backlot Chapter Outing: Lawrence of Arabia
On Sunday, September 1 the Raleigh/Cary TCM Backlot Chapter gathered to see the TCM Big Screen Classics presentation of Lawrence of Arabia, winner of seven Academy Awards, including 1962 Best Picture. Chapter members had to hit the concession stands for sustenance during the 4 hour and 5 minute epic. But it was well worth it…
Farewell TCM Summer Under the Stars
It’s the first day of September and the TCM Under the Stars programming ended yesterday. We’ll miss it. Raleigh/Cary TCM Backlot Chapter members took to the Chapter Twitter account @TCMBacklotRDU during the month of August to feature some of their favorite stars and movies. Chapter member Lora focused on Ava Gardner, Kim on Rita Moreno,…
TCM Film Festival April 16-19, 2020
Today TCM announced the dates and theme for the 2020 TCM Classic Film Festival. Held April 16-20, the theme for the 2020 TCMFF is Grand Illusions: Fantastic World on Film. TCM describes the theme as: You’re invited on a wondrous journey to enchanted worlds of fantasy and stories beyond belief. From myths and magical creatures…
Video Message from TCM Host Alicia Malone
In advance of the Raleigh/Cary TCM Backlot Chapter social on August 24, TCM host and author extraordinaire Alicia Malone graciously sent Chapter members a video message in thanks for reading and discussing her book Backwards & In Heels. Chapter members gathered together to watch the surprise message. You too can watch the message by clicking…