May 2013 Highlights
In the hustle and bustle of trying to recap all of the amazing stuff that happened at the end of April,… [more]
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
As I mentioned in an earlier post upon seeing the trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness, I was a bit concerned… [more]
Tuesday’s Overlooked: Summer Preview Edition
Well the summer blockbuster season is officially upon us. Often this time of year ushers in the relentless… [more]
TCM Film Fest 2013: Recap, Part 2
This is the second of my two-part series wherein I recap my time at the 2013 TCM Film Festival. Day… [more]
Just a Few Questions Concerning Iron Man 3 (Contains Spoilers)
These are just a few thoughts/open-ended questions that have been swirling in my mind since I saw Iron… [more]
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What Did You Watch This Weekend? [POLL]
Based on what you saw, post your reaction in the Comments section. For me this weekend was really calm. I did not see anything that stood out apart from my TV surfing. I DID manage to start to watch the 1955 French classic Les Diaboliques; unfortunately the Sandman called and I obliged his request … [Read More...]
April 2013 Highlights
Happy Wednesday All! April is shaping up to be a very very busy month here @iluvcinema! A TALE OF TWO FESTIVALS I have already started screening a few of Tribeca's 2013 film selections but the festival officially kicks off April 17th. Stay tuned to my dedicated page for all the latest … [Read More...]
Overlooked Film: Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994)
This week's pick for my overlooked film is 1994's Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle starring Jennifer Jason Leigh as writer Dorothy Park and her cohort, also known as the Algonquin Round Table. For those who do not know much about Dorothy Parker, I suggest you look her up. Parker was a poet, … [Read More...]
Favorite All-Time Baseball Flick?
In honor of baseball's Opening Day, I would like to know: What is your favorite baseball film? Don't see your favorite listed? Hit the comments section below and contribute! … [Read More...]
My Favorite Moments in Fashion, Hollywood Style
It is my honor to participate in this lovely blogging event ("Fashion in Film Blogathon"), hosted by Angela at The Hollywood Revue. Be sure to check out her blog to read more contributions! These are moments when I saw what was on the screen and totally wished that were me looking all … [Read More...]
Check Out My NEW Page for the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival!
As you can imagine I am SUPER excited to be heading to LA next month to cover the upcoming Turner Classic Film Festival! A lifelong fan of classic cinema, it has always been a dream of mine to attend this wonderful event and now the moment has come! Hey guys! So excited that for the 1st time, I … [Read More...]
Everybody Has a Plan (Todos Tenemos Un Plan) Argentina, 2012
First off – sorry this review is posted so late; but as the following passage in the Robert Burns poem, To a Mouse states: But little Mouse, you are not alone, In proving foresight may be vain: The best laid schemes of mice and men Go often awry, And leave us nothing but grief and … [Read More...]
Tuesday’s Overlooked Film: Rabbit Proof Fence (2002)
Happy Tuesday everyone! After this weekend's delight that was The Sapphires, I was reminded of another film that dealt with some of the issues mentioned, but dealt with in a more dramatic fashion. Rabbit Proof Fence, directed by Phillip Noyce (Dead Calm), saw him return to his native Australia to … [Read More...]
“The Sapphires” is Quite the Charmer
The Sapphires (2012) is based on the 2004 stage play of the same name, itself loosely based on a true story. The film is directed by Wayne Blair and co-written by Keith Thompson and Tony Briggs, who also wrote the play (another 'fun fact' about Briggs - his mother and aunt are two of the real-life … [Read More...]
A Few Tweets from Today’s #TCMParty for “Dial M for Murder”
In reference to Kelly's Margot turning the tables on her assailant: MESS with a future princess And that's what you get, you low life!! #TCMparty— Aurora (@CitizenScreen) March 24, 2013 whoops...they didn't plan on the 'scissors-in-the-back' #TCMParty #DialMForMurder— Joel … [Read More...]
The Underground on Film
Last night, I dreamt I was in London again … Actually I was talking about traveling with a friend of mine and started to reminisce about my lovely times in Londontown. That led me to this topic – a look at the London Underground from the world of cinema. The Tube/The Underground – … [Read More...]
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