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It won't be long until we will be purchasing our passes for the TCM Film Festival 2018. This is Aileen, a TCM fan from Tampa, Florida, whom I'd met on the Wednesday afternoon get together before last year's festival. She says she ALWAYS reads Sue Sue's columns! We're hanging out at the Hollywood Roosevelt Pool Bar, and as Jane Austen would write, "There are lots of friends to be met!"
Backdrop for the excitement in Club TCM featuring highlighted character from films screened in 2018....
This year's theme is Powerful Words: The Page Onscreen- Writing focuses visions, reflects our feelings and inspires great performances on both sides of the camera. Join us for the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival, celebrating the representation of the written word on the silver screen. From original screenplays to unique adaptations to portrayals of writers real and imagined, we will celebrate the foundation of great film: the written word.
I don't know if we'd see any adaptations of Jane Austen's works, but we definitely will see powerful screenplays. And maybe some screenwriters, too! :-)
Thousands of films have been adapted from popular books. Have a favorite film from an author you enjoy? Some items on my bucket list for 2018:
Night of the Iguana, Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Kate WInslet, Othello with Lawrence Fishburne and Kenneth Branagh, Young Bess, Julia with Jane Fonda, Tennessee Williams, at least one Biblical epic, Blade Runner, Private Benjamin with Goldie Hawn, All About Eve (again), A Letter To Three Wives (well, powerful words as a theme is no good without at least one Joseph Mankiewicz script!) Fahrenheit 451 (Julie Christie), HEAVEN KNOWS, MR. ALLISON!
Some friends from previous festivals:
David and Scott...
Shawn....
TCM Backlot Guest Programmer Julia Ricci and Dallas PR gal Kelly Kitchens Wickersham in 2017...
TCM Gal-on-the-Go, Kristen Welch....
Miss Kaci...
Pass holders in line...patient and sociable!
Dinner at Miceli's! Pass holders take over Italian restaurant! All Singing! All Talking! All Laughing!
Let us know what you want to see! :-)
Hurricane Harvey kept me busy! Glad to be back....
Oh. I'd also love to see Dear Ruth with William Holden and Joan Caulfield...
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Tune in on Labor Day for the last Jerry Lewis Telethon ever. ☹️
Read more about it and see the schedule here: http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/1349725|0/TCM-Remembers-Jerry-Lewis-9-4.html
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Auriane, I'm sure you'll find two more members in the Bay Area for your TCM Backlot Local Chapter!
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That's the first thing I did when I found mine had disappeared! Two great minds. ;-)
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UPDATE: "POWERFUL WORDS"
TCM ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Country: United States, Brand: TCM | Properties: TCM Classic Film Festival
TCM sets April 26 - 29, 2018 for ninth annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood
Festival to explore "Powerful Words: The Page On-screen"
TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz, Saturday Daytime Host Tiffany Vazquez, VIP guests and classic movie fans from around the globe will gather for the ninth annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood.
Many of the festival's panels, screenings, and events will revolve around the Festival's theme, Powerful Words:
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Rohanaka, I'm so sorry. The same thing happened to all my photos in my photobucket account. I am just glad that Kyle's photos are still accessible on this forum. Take heart, dear girl. The lovely comments you made are still readable. :-)
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Just want to let everyone know that I am ok. I appreciate all the texts, calls and emails. (I am about a 25-minute drive from downtown Houston.)
I deeply appreciate all the concern. Please pray for all the folks who have lost their homes, and have had their lives devastated by this storm.
Sincerely,
Christy
"Sue Sue"
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AUTHOR DAN VAN NESTE TO VISIT THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS FOR Q & A ON RICARDO CORTEZ
The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to announce an online visit by Dan Van Neste on August 26th & 27th to discuss his latest book, THE MAGNIFICENT HEEL: THE LIFE & FILMS OF RICARDO CORTEZ.
Well-researched and revelatory, that author has brought a very private individual and versatile actor out of the shadows. Van Neste's portrait of Ricardo Cortez has been greeted with appreciative reviews such as one noting that this "is a book based on many years of dedicated research in which Van Neste contacted not only the last surviving relative of the actor but also diligently explored newspaper and entertainment archives to provide as comprehensive a picture of this neglected actor."
"His Face Is His Misfortune" wailed a headline in a 1929 copy of Picture-Play magazine about the darkly handsome Ricardo Cortez. "A second-rate Valentino" was one of the labels pasted on the actor and "a magnificent heel" was the take of one perceptive reviewer in 1934, when Cortez began the phase of his career as an elegant heavy. Washed up, limited, and stereotyped as he was so often told during his bits, supporting roles and leading man periods of his career from Silents to the Sixties, Jacob Krantz aka Ricardo Cortez proved himself repeatedly to be more versatile and highly capable of negotiating the changing demands of a career in Hollywood. First chosen as one of a squad of actors with Mediterranean names in competition with Valentino, (his screen name was chosen by Jesse Lasky & his secretary), and blooming into a dangerous character in the Pre-Code era, Cortez's career was remarkable for its longevity and for his relative obscurity today...
In his new book, "The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez" (BearManor Media), author Dan Van Neste weaves the story of this individual into a highly enjoyable read that limns a life and a period we may never see again. Remarkably, the author does this at a time when almost all who knew Cortez are gone, but his impeccable research and keen eye for a telling anecdote brings the life and times of a relatively forgotten professional actor into high relief.
The rich tale of Cortez harks back to a time when he co-starred with Garbo, Stanwyck, Mary Astor, Kay Francis, and Irene Dunne, among many others. His directors included such masters as D.W. Griffith, Frank Capra, Gregory La Cava, and John Ford, all of whom were generally acknowledged as astute individuals when casting their films. Dan's latest book has been described by Film International as "a significant achievement. . . " and a book that fills "a void in film history" by Silents Are Golden.
Dan Van Neste, the author of over 50 articles related to film history featuring figures from Aline MacMahon to Zachary Scott, published in the pages of Classic Images and Films of the Golden Age. He is also the author of The Whistler: Stepping Into the Shadows, a comprehensive account of the noir series, that features Dan's extensive accounts of each film in the series as well as biographies of the filmmakers.
Please accept this as your invitation to join us in this online event on August 26th & 27th at The Silver Screen Oasis where you can ask the author questions directly (simple registration is all that is required to post a query or comment).
The links below will lead you to the site, as well as to Dan Van Neste's website and places to purchase his books:
The Silver Screen Oasis Guest Authors' Index:
http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewforum.php?f=69
Dan Van Neste's Website:
Where to Purchase The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez:? See below:
TCMFF 2018 UPDATES MAY BE COMING THIS WEEK! Be on alert if you wish to make hotel reservations.
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RICARDO CORTEZ BIOGRAPHER DAN VAN NESTE TO VISIT THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS THIS WEEKEND...
AUTHOR DAN VAN NESTE TO VISIT THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS FOR Q & A ON RICARDO CORTEZ
The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to announce an online visit by Dan Van Neste on August 26th & 27th to discuss his latest book, THE MAGNIFICENT HEEL: THE LIFE & FILMS OF RICARDO CORTEZ.
Well-researched and revelatory, that author has brought a very private individual and versatile actor out of the shadows. Van Neste's portrait of Ricardo Cortez has been greeted with appreciative reviews such as one noting that this "is a book based on many years of dedicated research in which Van Neste contacted not only the last surviving relative of the actor but also diligently explored newspaper and entertainment archives to provide as comprehensive a picture of this neglected actor."
"His Face Is His Misfortune" wailed a headline in a 1929 copy of Picture-Play magazine about the darkly handsome Ricardo Cortez. "A second-rate Valentino" was one of the labels pasted on the actor and "a magnificent heel" was the take of one perceptive reviewer in 1934, when Cortez began the phase of his career as an elegant heavy. Washed up, limited, and stereotyped as he was so often told during his bits, supporting roles and leading man periods of his career from Silents to the Sixties, Jacob Krantz aka Ricardo Cortez proved himself repeatedly to be more versatile and highly capable of negotiating the changing demands of a career in Hollywood. First chosen as one of a squad of actors with Mediterranean names in competition with Valentino, (his screen name was chosen by Jesse Lasky & his secretary), and blooming into a dangerous character in the Pre-Code era, Cortez's career was remarkable for its longevity and for his relative obscurity today...
In his new book, "The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez" (BearManor Media), author Dan Van Neste weaves the story of this individual into a highly enjoyable read that limns a life and a period we may never see again. Remarkably, the author does this at a time when almost all who knew Cortez are gone, but his impeccable research and keen eye for a telling anecdote brings the life and times of a relatively forgotten professional actor into high relief.
The rich tale of Cortez harks back to a time when he co-starred with Garbo, Stanwyck, Mary Astor, Kay Francis, and Irene Dunne, among many others. His directors included such masters as D.W. Griffith, Frank Capra, Gregory La Cava, and John Ford, all of whom were generally acknowledged as astute individuals when casting their films. Dan's latest book has been described by Film International as "a significant achievement. . . " and a book that fills "a void in film history" by Silents Are Golden.
Dan Van Neste, the author of over 50 articles related to film history featuring figures from Aline MacMahon to Zachary Scott, published in the pages of Classic Images and Films of the Golden Age. He is also the author of The Whistler: Stepping Into the Shadows, a comprehensive account of the noir series, that features Dan's extensive accounts of each film in the series as well as biographies of the filmmakers.
Please accept this as your invitation to join us in this online event on August 26th & 27th at The Silver Screen Oasis where you can ask the author questions directly (simple registration is all that is required to post a query or comment).
The links below will lead you to the site, as well as to Dan Van Neste's website and places to purchase his books:
The Silver Screen Oasis Guest Authors' Index:
http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewforum.php?f=69
Dan Van Neste's Website:
Where to Purchase The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez:? See below:
TCMFF 2018 UPDATES MAY BE COMING THIS WEEK! Be on alert if you wish to make hotel reservations.
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This upcoming author visit might be of interest...
AUTHOR DAN VAN NESTE TO VISIT THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS FOR Q & A ON RICARDO CORTEZ
The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to announce an online visit by Dan Van Neste on August 26th & 27th to discuss his latest book, THE MAGNIFICENT HEEL: THE LIFE & FILMS OF RICARDO CORTEZ.
Well-researched and revelatory, that author has brought a very private individual and versatile actor out of the shadows. Van Neste's portrait of Ricardo Cortez has been greeted with appreciative reviews such as one noting that this "is a book based on many years of dedicated research in which Van Neste contacted not only the last surviving relative of the actor but also diligently explored newspaper and entertainment archives to provide as comprehensive a picture of this neglected actor."
"His Face Is His Misfortune" wailed a headline in a 1929 copy of Picture-Play magazine about the darkly handsome Ricardo Cortez. "A second-rate Valentino" was one of the labels pasted on the actor and "a magnificent heel" was the take of one perceptive reviewer in 1934, when Cortez began the phase of his career as an elegant heavy. Washed up, limited, and stereotyped as he was so often told during his bits, supporting roles and leading man periods of his career from Silents to the Sixties, Jacob Krantz aka Ricardo Cortez proved himself repeatedly to be more versatile and highly capable of negotiating the changing demands of a career in Hollywood. First chosen as one of a squad of actors with Mediterranean names in competition with Valentino, (his screen name was chosen by Jesse Lasky & his secretary), and blooming into a dangerous character in the Pre-Code era, Cortez's career was remarkable for its longevity and for his relative obscurity today...
In his new book, "The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez" (BearManor Media), author Dan Van Neste weaves the story of this individual into a highly enjoyable read that limns a life and a period we may never see again. Remarkably, the author does this at a time when almost all who knew Cortez are gone, but his impeccable research and keen eye for a telling anecdote brings the life and times of a relatively forgotten professional actor into high relief.
The rich tale of Cortez harks back to a time when he co-starred with Garbo, Stanwyck, Mary Astor, Kay Francis, and Irene Dunne, among many others. His directors included such masters as D.W. Griffith, Frank Capra, Gregory La Cava, and John Ford, all of whom were generally acknowledged as astute individuals when casting their films. Dan's latest book has been described by Film International as "a significant achievement. . . " and a book that fills "a void in film history" by Silents Are Golden.
Dan Van Neste, the author of over 50 articles related to film history featuring figures from Aline MacMahon to Zachary Scott, published in the pages of Classic Images and Films of the Golden Age. He is also the author of The Whistler: Stepping Into the Shadows, a comprehensive account of the noir series, that features Dan's extensive accounts of each film in the series as well as biographies of the filmmakers.
Please accept this as your invitation to join us in this online event on August 26th & 27th at The Silver Screen Oasis where you can ask the author questions directly (simple registration is all that is required to post a query or comment).
The links below will lead you to the site, as well as to Dan Van Neste's website and places to purchase his books:
The Silver Screen Oasis Guest Authors' Index:
http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewforum.php?f=69
Dan Van Neste's Website:
Where to Purchase The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez:? See below:
TCMFF 2018 UPDATES MAY BE COMING THIS WEEK! Be on alert if you wish to make hotel reservations.
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AUTHOR DAN VAN NESTE TO VISIT THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS FOR Q & A ON RICARDO CORTEZ
The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to announce an online visit by Dan Van Neste on August 26th & 27th to discuss his latest book, THE MAGNIFICENT HEEL: THE LIFE & FILMS OF RICARDO CORTEZ.
Well-researched and revelatory, that author has brought a very private individual and versatile actor out of the shadows. Van Neste's portrait of Ricardo Cortez has been greeted with appreciative reviews such as one noting that this "is a book based on many years of dedicated research in which Van Neste contacted not only the last surviving relative of the actor but also diligently explored newspaper and entertainment archives to provide as comprehensive a picture of this neglected actor."
"His Face Is His Misfortune" wailed a headline in a 1929 copy of Picture-Play magazine about the darkly handsome Ricardo Cortez. "A second-rate Valentino" was one of the labels pasted on the actor and "a magnificent heel" was the take of one perceptive reviewer in 1934, when Cortez began the phase of his career as an elegant heavy. Washed up, limited, and stereotyped as he was so often told during his bits, supporting roles and leading man periods of his career from Silents to the Sixties, Jacob Krantz aka Ricardo Cortez proved himself repeatedly to be more versatile and highly capable of negotiating the changing demands of a career in Hollywood. First chosen as one of a squad of actors with Mediterranean names in competition with Valentino, (his screen name was chosen by Jesse Lasky & his secretary), and blooming into a dangerous character in the Pre-Code era, Cortez's career was remarkable for its longevity and for his relative obscurity today...
In his new book, "The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez" (BearManor Media), author Dan Van Neste weaves the story of this individual into a highly enjoyable read that limns a life and a period we may never see again. Remarkably, the author does this at a time when almost all who knew Cortez are gone, but his impeccable research and keen eye for a telling anecdote brings the life and times of a relatively forgotten professional actor into high relief.
The rich tale of Cortez harks back to a time when he co-starred with Garbo, Stanwyck, Mary Astor, Kay Francis, and Irene Dunne, among many others. His directors included such masters as D.W. Griffith, Frank Capra, Gregory La Cava, and John Ford, all of whom were generally acknowledged as astute individuals when casting their films. Dan's latest book has been described by Film International as "a significant achievement. . . " and a book that fills "a void in film history" by Silents Are Golden.
Dan Van Neste, the author of over 50 articles related to film history featuring figures from Aline MacMahon to Zachary Scott, published in the pages of Classic Images and Films of the Golden Age. He is also the author of The Whistler: Stepping Into the Shadows, a comprehensive account of the noir series, that features Dan's extensive accounts of each film in the series as well as biographies of the filmmakers.
Please accept this as your invitation to join us in this online event on August 26th & 27th at The Silver Screen Oasis where you can ask the author questions directly (simple registration is all that is required to post a query or comment).
The links below will lead you to the site, as well as to Dan Van Neste's website and places to purchase his books:
The Silver Screen Oasis Guest Authors' Index:
http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewforum.php?f=69
Dan Van Neste's Website:
Where to Purchase The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez:? See below:
TCMFF 2018 UPDATES MAY BE COMING THIS WEEK! Be on alert if you wish to make hotel reservations.
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Rod Taylor's long anticipated Summer Under The Stars is currently underway. Up next?
1960's "The Time Machine!" The film that launched him into the future and helped to secure his stardom.
TCMFF UPDATE: Be on alert! Last year's announcement came on Thursday, August 25.....
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Sue Sue removed a double post.....
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Haha! Jamesjazzguitar, I have trouble with these two...
Tikisoo,
I'm so glad you've had such positive experiences with "Friends of TCM." Most of the network fans are unpretentious, but enjoy celebrating and viewing classic film. It is fun when we can put a face to a name or an avatar, or meet someone in person whom we've connected with on social media.
That has been such a joy for me. I've been very lucky to meet so many TCM Message Boards members, members of The Silver Screen Oasis, and TCM Backlot members. Thanks for sharing your Capitolfest fun!
Who doesn't love "a picture palace with its own theater organ?" That's one reason TCMFF screenings in the El Capitan and silent film showings at the TCMFF are so enjoyable and evocative of original presentations.
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William Friedkin's appearance on last weeks' The Essentials reveals how he admires many classic films. I enjoy hearing about his interpretations of the importance of "The Quiet Man," and Alec Baldwin's reverence and deference to Friedkin's opinions gave the director the opportunity to share his emotional connections to John Ford's "greatest film."
Friedkin returns to The Essentials again this Saturday with his comments to Alec for "The Manchurian Candidate." Enjoy Angela Lansbury's Word of Mouth segment about working with Laurence Harvey if you can catch it. These wonderful comments from the actors, directors, and entertainment industry professionals on the TCM Word of Mouth segments enhances viewer enjoyment of upcoming film screenings, and I enjoy when they are added to the schedule before a relevant movie showing.
Be on alert, potential TCMFF 2018 pass holders! It won't be long before an announcement about the fest dates! Last year, we were informed on August 25. See you soon!
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Tikisoo, so happy to hear that you were able to attend Capitolfest in Rome, New York! For those of you uninformed about this festival, here is some information on the website:
https://www.romecapitol.com/capitolfest/
Several previous TCMFF pass holders were also able to attend this year's event, too, and a few of them are TCM Message Boards members.
Calvinnme, so happy that you were able to attend, too!
Socializing with our fellow cinephiles in person is always exciting. Sharing what we love about classic films make us connect in ways that we can't otherwise experience unless we engage on social media.
Midnigth08, so sorry you had been ill and weren't able to attend.
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And more teasers for today....
TCMFF 2013 special guest and TCL Chinese Hand & Footprint Ceremony recipient Jane Fonda with (L) Vice President of Talent Darcy Hettrick and (R ) Shirlee Fonda, Henry Fonda's widow.
Redford's back and Fonda's got him. Read about the new Netflix Nocturne here: http://deadline.com/2017/08/our-souls-at-night-trailer-jane-fonda-robert-redford-netflix-video-1202145561/
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My, my, my...It's about that time of year to begin commiserating over the dates of the Turner Classic Film Festival for 2018. When will it happen ? In April? In March? In May?
When will the announcement about the exact dates be made?
Right now the odds seem to be on April 26-29 because those are dates "unavailable" for reservations on the HRH website, but we can't make reservations yet because no official announcement has been made.
Remember that last year, if pass holders were making a reservation at the Hollywood Roosevelt, they had to pay for at least one night of their stay the moment their reservation was made. (Some pass holders were required to pay for the first and last night of their stay.)
Stay tuned and be vigilant! :-)
In other festival news, Richard Dreyfuss appears at the Plaza Classic this weekend in El Paso: http://www.tcm.com/this-month/movie-news.html?id=1339915&name=Richard-Dreyfuss-Scheduled-for-Plaza-Classic-Film-Festival-in-El-Paso
Also, its National Book Lovers' Day. Check out these new titles if you haven't already: http://www.tcm.com/this-month/movie-news-new-books.html
And Lynn Zook's in depth Gambling on a Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip, 1930-1955, about the early years of Las Vegas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MAYJVSS/?tag=mh0b-20&hvadid=77653020351494&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6gjl6a7g02_e
Plus the new book about Ava Gardner: A Life in Movies by Kendra Bean and Anthony Uzarowski: https://www.amazon.com/Ava-Gardner-Movies-Kendra-Bean-ebook/dp/B01HZFB0VK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1502302709&sr=1-1&keywords=ava+gardner+a+life+in+movies
(The Silver Screen Oasis Q & A with these authors is here : http://www.silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=6998 )
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A Star for every day of the month!
Find your favorite day and your favorite star here: http://summer.tcm.com/
Tonight, you have a chance to see Susan Kathleen Applegate. Do you know what film that is and when it screens?
Enjoy August the only way we can....with Summer Under The Stars!
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Jennifer, thanks for sharing this notice. Since many TCM Backlot members also attend the Turner Classic Film Festival, I think it's wonderful you are starting your local chapter. I've met hundreds of TCMFF pass holders from the Bay Area, and I hope your membership blossoms quickly!
I enjoy all the perks, news, events and video links available to TCM Backlot members.
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See Eddie Muller and "Born to Kill" with Lawrence Tierney tomorrow morning on Noir Alley. And for the backstory on Mr. Tierney that couldn't be revealed on TCM, check out the scoop here: http://www.eddiemuller.com/tierney.html
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Our Guest Authors, Kendra Bean and Anthony Uzarowski, who live in London, will be answering more questions in the morning. In the meantime, to read their commentary concerning researching Ava Gardner's life, visit here: http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=6998
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Our Guest Authors, Kendra Bean and Anthony Uzarowski, who live in London, will be answering more questions in the morning. In the meantime, to read their commentary concerning researching Ava Gardner's life, visit here: http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=6998
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The Ava Gardner: A Life in Movies Q & A event happens today at The Silver Screen Oasis!
Authors Kendra Bean and Anthony Uzarowski are now answering questions here: http://silverscreenoasis.com/oasis3/viewtopic.php?f=128&t=6998&sid=094c50a4ad23c2b321d44affcfa52f44
Kendra has also attended a few of the TCM Film Festivals.
Come join the fun!
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Happy Birthday to actress Anna Karina!
Today is the birthday of Danish/French actress Anna Karina. I was so inspired by Anna Karina at the #TCMFF 2016. I had a few minutes to visit with her before a limo whisked her across the street to the Chinese Multiplex on Saturday night where she introduced “Band of Outsiders” (1964’s “Band a’ Part”). She has such peaceful but exotic eyes which revealed such compassion. (This was a popular photo I Tweeted and posted as Credentialed Media.) We were so lucky to have her as a special guest in 2016.
Karina was director Jean-Luc Godard’s muse during the New Wave movement, and appeared in several of his films.
If you would enjoy seeing esteemed entertainment professionals like the wonderful Anna Karina, you might want to reserve a pass for the TCM Film Festival 2018 in November! :-)