Classic Couple

Indiscreet (1931) is described as a comedy, a drama and a musical. Indeed, it is all those things. A pre-Code morality tale, Indiscreet stars Gloria Swanson giving one of her most captivating performances of the 1930s. Available in April from The Film Detective, Indiscreet is a must-watch for those whose knowledge of Swanson is limited […]

The Raleigh/Cary TCM Backlot Chapter met up today to see the TCM Big Screen Classics presentation of To Kill a Mockingbird. I think I can speak for the entire group to say that this afternoon we were transported to 1932 and Harper Lee’s fictitious town of Maycomb, Alabama. Afterwards, we gathered for classic film chatter. […]

Preparing to see the TCM Big Screen Classics presentation of To Kill a Mockingbird, I read a lot of sources about the behind-the-scenes interactions between the actors. The tidbits that stood out to me were all about the relationships formed, many that lasted a lifetime. Characters from Real Life: The character Dill in the movie […]

On February 9, 2019 during the TCM 31 Days of Oscar, Now, Voyager (1942) starring Bette Davis aired. For me, it was a new classic discovery as a film I had never seen. Bette Davis’ Oscar-nominated performance held me captive, and I have been ruminating on the movie ever since. Davis portrays Charlotte Vale, a […]

John Wayne is a favorite actor of mine, especially in Westerns. Until I watched The Desert Trail (1935), available in March from The Film Detective, my knowledge of Wayne in Westerns began with his appearance in Stagecoach (1939). Working with director John Ford, Wayne got his big break portraying the Ringo Kid in the film, […]

Yesterday the Raleigh/Cary TCM Backlot Chapter had its Spring Social. Ten chapter members gathered for for coffee and conversation about our mutual love of classic movies. We debated the definition of horror – monster movies, slasher flicks, and psychological thrillers all fair game. Member favorites included Nosferatu, The Night of the Hunter, The Exorcist, Gargoyles, […]