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Dead on Arrival at the TCM Film Fest

Posted on April 10, 2015 by willmckinley

If in the first act you have hung a pistol on the wall, in the following one it should be fired. – Anton Chehkov ACT ONE: (Interior) A plane bound for Hollywood. WILL, a handsome reporter who looks younger than … Continue reading →

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UPDATE #2: Robert Osborne Will Miss TCM Film Festival due to “Minor Health Procedure”

Posted on March 18, 2015 by willmckinley

Updated 3/20/15 – 2:30 p.m. (ET) In an update posted to the TCM Classic Film Festival website, TCM revealed that the previously scheduled Robert Osborne interview with Sophia Loren at TCMFF will instead be conducted by Edoardo Ponti, Loren’s son with … Continue reading →

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My TCM Film Fest Memories: AIRPLANE! (1980)

Posted on March 6, 2015 by willmckinley

Last night I watched AIRPORT (1970) on Turner Classic Movies and it reminded me of one of my favorite memories from the TCM Classic Film Festival. At the fourth TCMFF in 2013, I joined a motley crew of my Old … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: 4 World Premiere Restorations Announced for 2015 TCM Film Fest

Posted on November 3, 2014 by willmckinley

Update 2/20/15  TCM has pulled the restoration of Kubrick’s SPARTACUS (1960) from the lineup, adding the following message to the website: “Due to unforseen circumstances we regret this film will not be presented as previously announced.” Apparently the restoration is … Continue reading →

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UPDATE #4: 2015 TCM Film Festival Dates Announced

Posted on October 2, 2014 by willmckinley

UPDATE #4 12/29/14 – Essential passes ($749) are sold out. UPDATE #3 12/6/14 – Spotlight passes ($1,699) are sold out 24 days after they went on sale. UPDATE #2 11/3/14 – TCM announced today that passes will go on sale on Thursday, November … Continue reading →

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My TCM Film Fest Family Album

Posted on April 16, 2014 by willmckinley

I’m not a big hugger; it’s nothing personal, it’s just not my thing. But I received – and gave – more hugs at the recently completed TCM Classic Film Festival than in any other weekend of my adult life.  So, what gives? … Continue reading →

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UPDATE #2: Who Owns That Movie: An Analysis of New Restorations at TCM Film Fest

Posted on December 5, 2013 by willmckinley

(UPDATES are indicated in italics. Last update 1/29/14) Turner Classic Movies has revealed four high-profile films and the first announced guest for the upcoming TCM Classic Film Festival, set for April 10-13, 2014. Eighty-year-old composer/producer Quincy Jones will be honored at … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: 3-D WIZARD OF OZ, GONE WITH THE WIND to Headline 2014 TCM Film Fest

Posted on October 29, 2013 by willmckinley

Robert Osborne is off to see the Wizard, with a stop at Tara along the way. Turner Classic Movies has announced the first three titles for the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival, scheduled for April 10 through 13 in Hollywood: … Continue reading →

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2014 TCM Film Festival Promo Posted

Posted on October 2, 2013 by willmckinley

The TCM Classic Film Festival may be more than half a year away, but the promotion is already in full swing. Today, Turner Classic Movies posted the first promo for the fifth annual event, scheduled to kick off on April … Continue reading →

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Update #2 – TCM Film Festival Passes on Sale NOW, Movies Announced

Posted on November 1, 2012 by willmckinley

Update #2: Tuesday 11/13/12 7:00 p.m. (ET) Passes for the TCM Classic Film Festival are scheduled to go on sale to the general public this Thursday, November 15 at 12 p.m. (ET). But intrepid classic film fans can get a … Continue reading →

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