Jul 30

Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design

We return from a Classic Couple summer sabbatical to share an amazing experience running until August 6, 2023 at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design special exhibition at NCMA organized by Julia Long displays the film and television work of Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter. Spanning […]

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May 22

Exclusive Interview with Laurence Braunberger: Martin Roumagnac Restoration Project

Rarely-seen French film noir classic Martin Roumagnac (American title The Room Upstairs), a 1946 film by Georges Lacombe, is now available in a 4K restoration. Starring Marlene Dietrich opposite her real-life lover Jean Gabin, Martin Roumagnac is the only movie these two icons ever made together. Lacombe’s tragic postwar romance is a tale of class […]

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Apr 16

TCMFF 2023: Red Carpet Roundup

Red carpet roundup photo gallery of hosts, stars and special guests from the TCM Classic Film Festival Hollywood 2023. TCM Classic Film Festival Hollywood 2023.

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Apr 15

Exclusive Interview with Film Historian Donald Bogle: TCMFF 2023 Robert Osborne Award Honoree

Turner Classic Movies pays tribute to its late host, Robert Osborne, with the Robert Osborne Award, presented annually at the TCM Classic Film Festival to an individual whose work has helped preserve the cultural heritage of classic film for future generations. In 2023, TCM honors film historian, author, and professor Donald Bogle for his pioneering […]

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Apr 14

Exclusive Interview: George Stevens, Jr.

In advance of the screening of Penny Serenade (1941) during the TCM Classic Film Festival Hollywood 2023, I sat down with George Stevens, Jr. for a chat about the classic film directed by his father George Stevens and to reminisce about his life in Hollywood and Washington. A champion of the arts and social justice […]

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Apr 13

But Have You Read the Book?

Cinephiles and bibliophiles converge in the new book release from Turner Classic Movies (TCM): But Have You Read The Book? 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films by Kristen Lopez. In it, author Lopez explores 52 classic movies and the literary works that inspired them. The book’s very title reflects a common discussion among […]

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Apr 12

Academy Award Winner Roger Deakins “Byways” Book Signing and Q&A: Saturday, April 15, 2023

Join Academy Award-winning cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins for a BYWAYS book signing and Q&A reception on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Mecklenburg Country Club in Chase City, VA. BOOK SIGNING: 12-4pm Q&A RECEPTION: 5-7pm (with Roger and his wife and collaborator, James, moderated by Beverly Wood, friend film industry colleague who collaborated with them for over 30 years on various film projects) Roger […]

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Mar 05

Casablanca: Hers & His Perspectives

For the eighth installment in our 2023 Classic Couple Movie Challenge, we offer our take on Casablanca (1942). This week we diverted from our journey with Peter Bogdanovich to take advantage of the opportunity to see Casablanca on the big screen. HERS It’s perfection. Casablanca is a perfect film. It has it all: compelling plot, exotic setting, […]

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Feb 19

We’re Back

Pardon our brief interruption after a period of site maintenance.

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Jan 19

Film Buff Read: TCM Underground – 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema

Based on the TCM Underground series that ran on Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TCM Underground – 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema is a movie lover’s guide to 50 of the most campy, kitschy, odd, shocking, and truly weird cult films. Authors Millie de Chirico and Quatoyiah Murry, both […]

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