Gift ideas from the Classic Couple, suitable for classic movie fans. Movies Are Magic: A Kid’s History of the Moving Image From the Dawn of Time to About 1939 Paperback – November 28, 2018 Illustrated history of classic movies written for the young and young at heart. Kurt Adler Glass Hollywood Sign Ornament, 5-Inch High-quality…
50 Classic Christmas Movies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time to watch classic Christmas movies. Grab a cup of cocoa and make your selection from one of 50 films below. Happy Holidays from the Classic Couple! It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) Holiday Affair (1949) Christmas in Connecticut (1945) Babes in Toyland (1934) A Christmas Carol…
TCM Club November Gatherings
The TCM Club met twice in November for virtual meetings. Movie recommendations were swapped and classic film trivia was played in two lively, well-attended meetings. Looking forward to our December get togethers, which include a virtual holiday party…
Comedy Tour de Force: Mabel’s Strange Predicament (1914)
Misfits. Pratfalls. Sex. Misunderstanding. Mabel’s Strange Predicament (1914) is a school of comedy in 17 silent minutes. And it’s the film introduction what would eventually become Charlie Chaplin’s iconic comedic character, The Tramp.For that reason and so much more, it’s a classic movie fan must-see. Read more about it here on Classic Couple Academy…
Fright Night Masterpiece – Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)
The 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde directed by John S. Robertson is known as one of the great film performances by John Barrymore. Filmed during the day while at the same time the great theater actor appeared on the stage at night, Barrymore’s performance is an acting tour de force. Barrymore plays…
TCM Club October Virtual Meeting
The Triangle Classic Movie Club (TCMC) met virtually on Sunday, October 11 and engaged in one of their favorite activities – classic movie trivia! For over an hour Kami called out trivia questions from the Trivial Pursuit Silver Screen Edition cards for club member response. Club members indicated a desire to answer by calling out,…
Two Years. 112 Posts.
Classic Couple launched in September 2018 as a place to share our love of classic movies. Two years later, this marks post #112. As we begin production on our third year, we commemorate the occasion, grateful for all who have engaged with us here. We thank our readers, collaborators, promoters, TCM Club members, friends, and…
TCM Club September Virtual Meeting
After a long hiatus, the Triangle Classic Movie Club (TCMC) held its first virtual gathering in September. Thirteen friends and film lovers came together to catch up on how everyone has fared during the challenges of 2020 and how classic movies have served as both tonic and respite during the global pandemic. Several club members…
Can’t Look Away: La Ciénaga (2001)
As the Classic Couple, most often we use this platform to write about classic movies—those dating from the 1910s through the 1970s. From time to time, we encounter a film we like to call a new classic discovery. These can be true classic movies we have only recently viewed. They can also be serendipitous encounters…
Announcing Classic Couple Academy
As we celebrate two years as the Classic Couple, we’re thrilled to announce a new offering: Classic Couple Academy. Classic Couple Academy is dedicated to exploring classic film history, academy style. It’s an online community, where fans of classic movies can learn together and discover the magic of film-making behind the scenes and in front…
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