Classic Film Read

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On this week's episode of The Classic Movie Roundup I talk about Beyond Tomorrow (1940), Tall, Dark and Handsome (1941), Cabin in the Sky (1943), the new Lena Horne book and Edmund Gwenn's memorial service youtu.be/173mbzdsCkk?si=0WrN…

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"If you're looking for a portrait of the silent years of Hollywood, this might be it." — @boxofficevenom #ClassicFilmReading boxofficepoisons.blogspot.co…

ICYMI: Over on the blog I shared my latest roundup of new classic film books. There are lots of great titles, including some re-issues and expanded editions, coming out in the second half of 2023! outofthepastblog.com/2023/07… #ClassicFilmReading

Book Review: Reel West: Blood on the Moon by Alan K. Rode outofthepastblog.com/2023/07… #ClassicFilmReading

"Lake very matter-of-factly tells her life story, without making any excuses and without being pretentious. She doesn’t dwell on the negative in her life, and just accepts everything as-is." — @kaylar622 #ClassicFilmReading whimsicallyclassic.wordpress…

Check out my classic film book round-up with new titles publishing from July to December 2023. Including these two new titles from @TCM and @Running_Press outofthepastblog.com/2023/07… #ClassicFilmReading

"provides a much-needed investigation of DeMille’s life and career, examining his many films and exploring the seeming contradictions in DeMille’s personal life and public persona." — @silentshawn95 #ClassicFIlmReading theeverydaycinephile.com/rev…

"Engrossing and thoroughly researched, Galloway’s book is incisive in its accounts gained through new interviews with their friends and family and gives the definitive look at this iconic relationship. " — @alamofilmguy #ClassicFilmReading goodreads.com/review/show/55…

"beautifully designed, a great read, and educational — pretty much everything I could want, even as someone who doesn’t imbibe. For those who love cocktails, the book will be that much more enjoyable and useful." — @LaurasMiscMovie #ClassicFilmReading laurasmiscmusings.blogspot.c…