Riffraff: Pajama Party (1964)

Put on your PJ’s for stereotypes, unnecessary subplots, and Kirk as Mork from Ork.

Today’s Underrated Actor Spotlight: John Hodiak

Bright-eyed under-appreciated leading man who got to work opposite such stars as Tallulah Bankhead, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Gene Tierney, and Anne Baxter.

I Like to Recognize the Tune: Isn’t It Romantic?

Isn’t it? This Rodgers and Hart great is played memorably in films like Love Me Tonight (1932), A Foreign Affair (1948), and Sabrina (1954).

Weekly TCM Suggestions: 9/28 2015 – 10/4 2015

Virginia and Bianca’s film suggestions for the week of 9/28 through 10/4 all playing on Turner Classic Movies.

Talkin’ Pictures: Gay Actors Playing Straight

They’re good, attractive actors that have romanced some of the most beautiful screen actresses. So why is it a big deal if they’re gay?

Movie Trope Thursday: Belligerent Sexual Tension

“Any guy that’d fall in love with your daughter ought to have his head examined.” ~Peter Warne, It Happened One Night (1934)

Riffraff: Tenth Avenue Angel (1948)

Wait? Mice don’t turn into money? Well, there goes my financial security.

Today’s Underrated Actor Spotlight: Ella Raines

Actress mostly remembered for film noirs such as Phantom Lady (1944) and Impact (1949), also appeared in movies like Hail the Conquering Hero (1944), The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947), and Brute Force (1947).

I Like to Recognize the Tune: I’ll See You in My Dreams

Classic tune courtesy of Jones and Kahn again which appeared in such movies as Kitty Foyle (1940), Crazy House (1943), Sunday Dinner for a Soldier (1944), and Margie (1946).

Weekly TCM Suggestions: 9/21 2015 – 9/27 2015

Virginia and Bianca’s film suggestions for the week of 9/21 through 9/27 all playing on Turner Classic Movies.

The Tinseltown Twins

Two Film Buffs Are Better Than One

Month: September 2015