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@watchingforever.bsky.social

Classic film blogger, fan of big-bug and giant octopi films. Columnist for Classic Movie Hub; board chair & writer with Classic Movie Blog Association, journalist at The Buffalo News. Lover of mopey British music. watchingforever.wordpress.com

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Great choice - horror films should be watched all year! (I can't join you, but I look forward to next time.)

06.09.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From β€˜The Alamo’ to β€˜Bonnie & Clyde,’ true Texas tales shared at β€˜It Came from Texas’ film festival Large, star-studded film festivals often focus on, well, the stars. Reports from the red carpet are considered just as important (sometimes more) than the films. And movie fans are often left out b…

If you're a film fan and can get to Texas for the "It Came From Texas" film fest in Garland, go for it. The fact that you can watch "Bonnie & Clyde" and then hear from their relatives is pretty amazing. Kudos to @kellykitpr.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/f...

03.09.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For those new to their classic film journey, before you tune in for TORCH SONG (1953) tonight on #TCM, trivia:

THE BAND WAGON (1953) outtake of Cyd Charisse performing "Two-Faced Woman" was used in TORCH SONG, performed by Joan Crawford (unfortunately, in blackface πŸ™„).

(dubbed by India Adams)

27.08.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rita Moreno is being honored with the George Eastman Award for contributions to the art of cinema on Oct. 29. If you can get a ticket, it’s well worth the trip to an Eastman event in the intimate Dryden Theatre in Rochester, NY.

27.08.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

See you there!

24.08.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you know of a more terrifying looking creature let me know. My thoughts on "Trilogy of Terror" at 50 via @classicmoviehub.bsky.social www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...

24.08.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great memory! Thanks Pam.

22.08.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With @kelleepratt.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social and @classicmoviehub.bsky.social before the final day of #Capitolfest

10.08.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Counting the days until #Capitolfest 2025 with tribute stars Laura LaPlante and ZaSu Pitts.

August 8, 9, & 10!

See you rhere, @classicmoviehub.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social @alanhait.bsky.social & others!

01.08.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

One of my favorite shirts I ever owned said: So many books, so little time. I thought of that when I read Raquel's lengthy list of new classic film books.

03.08.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Funko pop or Melanie from Hitchcock’s The Birds.

Funko pop or Melanie from Hitchcock’s The Birds.

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03.08.2025 06:07 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I recently canceled my Netflix account that I started when I was getting a single DVD in the mail. I had considered it for a very long time because of content and cost but thought I would miss it. I don’t.

03.08.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Why does every Negro in a film have to play a servant? How about just a Black person walking up the steps of a courthouse carrying a briefcase?”

β€”Myrna Loy, 1934

That's all.

πŸ“Έ: George Hurrell

03.08.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're celebrating Christmas in July with our friend, @jtarnold.bsky.social

LISTEN: linktr.ee/FrontRowClas...

31.07.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How I learned to watch – and enjoy – TCM’s β€˜Summer Under the Stars’ I love Turner Classic Movies. Better yet, I am devoted to Turner Classic Movies. That must be said right at the top of this piece because I am about to make a confession you won’t like: I was not a…

Truth time: I didn't always tune in during @tcmtv.bsky.social #SummerUndertheStars if I wasn't a big fan of the actor - then the obvious hit me and now I watch all the time. Plus sharing some highlights of this year's sked.

31.07.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Moonstruck was a funny and lovely piece of nostalgia when it was made. So much of it felt like it came from life with my giant Italian-Catholic family. It somehow feels more poignant today - and somehow even funnier. #TCMParty

23.07.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This scene of Cher on her own with that glass of wine, roaring fire, soft jazz and her new clothes is surprisingly romantic. #TCMParty #Moonstruck

23.07.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CMBA Profile: JoAnn DiVerdi, Classicfilmblog.com Meet JoAnn DiVerdi, one of the CMBA's newest members who writes atΒ  classicfilmblog.com -Whaddaya Hear? Whaddaya Say? Β  JoAnn took time to...

JoAnn DiVerdi of classicfilmblog shares the significance behind her blog's tagline "Whaddya Hear? Whaddaya Say? in her CMBA new member profile. clamba.blogspot.com/2025/07/cmba-profile-joann-diverdi.html

23.07.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monsters and Matinees: Sun, sand and the β€˜Horror of Party Beach’ Summer is a time when we’re drawn to oceanfront vacations with sandy beaches, rolling waves and endless sunsets. It’s a sanctuary of fun in the sun. Or is it? For 50 years, Jaws has made us afraid …

Some light "beach" reading about "Horror of Party Beach" - and it's not the real motorcycle gang that has a role in the film! www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...

22.07.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bram Stoker’s novel β€œDracula” went on sale in London on May 27, 1897.

27.05.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Close To Home Grab the Kleenex… There was no shortage of tearjerker movies during the World War Two period, and one of the most successful was 1943’s The Human Comedy.Β The public loved it. The critic…

Taking Up Room talks about The Human Comedy (1943), highlighting its heartfelt portrayal of family, small-town life, and resilience on the WWII home front. #tearjerker#CMBASpringBlogathon

takinguproom.com/2025/05/14/t...

15.05.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two women, two worlds: Now, Voyager (1942) & Baghdad Cafe (1987)journey from repression to selfhood through unlikely connections & the transformative power of cinematic metamorphosis:#tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon thelastdrivein.com/2025/05/16/p...

16.05.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Toni at Watching Forever delves into If Winter Comes (1947) a quiet, heartfelt tearjerker about kindness, compassion, and hope in the face of small-town cruelty. #tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon @watchingforever.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/05/15/i...

15.05.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Safe travels to both of you as well.

28.04.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for having him at #tcmff - his passion and knowledge of the classics is infectious.

27.04.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jennifer Grant on the relationship between her dad Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock: β€œThey had a shorthand - they could finish each other’s sentences.” Her intro to β€œTo Catch a Thief” at #tcmff

27.04.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro tells us how the colors in BLACK NARCISSUS ('47) have inspired his work. #TCMFF

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I love the Canadian trivia- keep it going!

27.04.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now you have me rethinking my sked!

27.04.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So you are human!

27.04.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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