Tuesday Matinee

Hitchcock Marathon

Nothing makes me happier than a little Hitchcock Marathon! Luckily for all of us TCM lovers, we can catch one on Wednesday 12th, starting at 6:30 a.m. with the documentary Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail. The doc examines the Hitchcock style through the silent film Blackmail. At 8:00 a.m. the British classic The Lady Vanishes starring Margaret Lockwood will be showing. Next up, the only screwball comedy Hitchcock made, Mr. and Mrs. Smith from 1941. Noon brings one of my top Hitchcock movies, I Confess starring Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter from 1953. The Wrong Man will be showing at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Marlene Dietrich and Jane Wyman led film, Stage Fright at 4:00. To close out the marathon is another favorite Dial M for Murder, the great classic murder story starring the great Grace Kelly. Catch one or all, but the day is filled with great films I hope you'll enjoy!

The Gay Sisters and My Reputation

This month, the TCM Star of the Month is Barbara Stanwyck. And to say I am excited is an understatement! Nobody is more versatile, more real and authentic than Ms. Stanwyck. In The Gay Sisters (1942) Barbara plays Fiona Gaylord, one of 3 sisters who are orphaned and forced to defend their Fifth Avenue mansion when others have ideas about what to do with it. It's a film that I have loved so much and is rarely shown on TCM, so it's a must see at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday the 13th. The film also stars George Brent, and Gig Young. Another Stanwyck classic on this day to catch it at 5:00 p.m., the 1946 film My Reputation. Co-starring (again) George Brent, this romantic drama really shows her acting chops and shows a woman staying true to herself after the death of her beloved husband.

The Two Mrs. Carrolls

Okay, I get it. You're probably thinking "why this film"? And I get it. It's not her best known film, or her co-star Humphrey Bogart's best known film either. He plays an artist, and I'm sure that's difficult for most to believe. In fact, some people flat out don't like it I think. But I'll be honest...... I love it so much! It's like a little guilty pleasure of mine to watch this film a few times a year. There is something dark and slightly creepy about Bogart's character and the story that has always intrigued me. Bogart's Geoffrey kills his first wife in order to marry Stanwyck's Sally (she doesn't know this). Will he do it again? Will Sally figure out his plans? Watch and find out. The film also stars the wonderful little Ann Carter as Geoffrey's daughter from the first Mrs. Carroll. You can see this thriller on Thursday the 20th at 9:15 a.m. Be sure to check out some other films showing throughout March from Stanwyck's catalog. 46 will be shown in all on Wednesday evenings and Thursday during the day.

Good Morning

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Happy New Year readers! I hope 2024 is treating you well and that you’re not ready to just return it =) I thought I would hop on here and just babble I guess. I haven’t posted a blog like that in quite a while.

Jack is running around like the baby Hulk he is. Mamma’s Family is on, which is one of my favorites. My daughter says I only watch things with grandmas in them. She’s not wrong really. I finished reading Dave Karger’s new book, part of the TCM Library, 50 Oscar Nights. Such a fresh take on the Oscars. I got lucky again and was able to do a little interview with Dave via email. My review will be out next week.

I’ve been writing down my plans and goals for the blog for 2024. More than anything else, I want to finish my research on John Gavin and write a post about him. I am truly fascinated by him. I also want to start researching the film Some Came Running, which was filmed down the road from my house. I’d love to dig deep into the history of the film and it’s history here in Madison. Planning posts about My Name Julia, and aliens in 1950’s films as well. These are two random things I am obsessed with. I’m also looking at my favorite year in film. I think it’ll make a great blog. Val Lewton, Irene Dunne, and modern books that would make great classic movies are all on my radar too for blog posts. Plus all the new books in the world of classic movies. I love a good book, and a good review!

I keep throwing around the idea of a monthly newsletter with movie recs, new book releases, movie/recipe ideas, classic stars birthdays and anniversaries of big films. If you have suggestions for a newsletter or what you’d like to see in one, drop your comments below. I would love to get this off the ground.

At the top of the blog you’ll see 3 movies under the tool bar. These movies will change each month to highlight my top 3 movies to watch on TCM that month. I hope you find some you love too, or ones you’ve never heard of that you can try and watch. Book links are in the tool bar, and on the side of the blog for you to order. Instagram and Facebook links are in the tool bar as well to visit those to see other content related to classic movies and film stars.

Throwing it out into the universe that Baltimore will be in the super bowl in a few weeks. Nothing would be more joyful than seeing my favorite team and player (Jackson) win. Football is life guys….right behind classic movies =)

Slow down and enjoy a Tuesday Matinee.