Category Archives: TCM Classic Film Festival

Dates Announced for 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival + 5 Ways to Keep it Fresh

Posted on August 26, 2015 by willmckinley

In Billy Wilder’s 1955 comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, a man begins to lose interest in his spouse of seven years and seeks out greener romantic pastures – in the (shapely) form of Marilyn Monroe. Turner Classic Movies hopes film buffs … Continue reading →

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Cora Sue Who? The 1930s Child Star You Don’t Know – But Should

Posted on April 16, 2015 by willmckinley

Even if you love old movies, there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of Cora Sue Collins. And that’s a shame, because the 87-year-old former child star is a living history of classic Hollywood. Collins acted in nearly 50 films between 1932 … Continue reading →

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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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Sophia Loren to Appear at 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival

Posted on February 11, 2015 by willmckinley

Sometime in the early 1980s, my mom brought home a new perfume. “What’s ‘So-peeya’?” my sister Missy asked, adorably mispronouncing the name inscribed on the fancy glass bottle. “It’s Sophia,” my mother corrected. “It’s a perfume named after a beautiful movie actress. … Continue reading →

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TCM Introduces Jennifer Dorian as New GM, Seeks to “Grow”

Posted on January 22, 2015 by willmckinley

To paraphrase THE WIZARD OF OZ, Turner Classic Movies has two new women behind the curtain, and they’re not to be ignored. Variety and Deadline Hollywood reported today that Jennifer Dorian has been named general manager of TCM, a development I first reported … Continue reading →

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TCM Survives Turner Layoffs, Announces New G.M.

Posted on November 11, 2014 by willmckinley

After months of speculation in the wake of announced layoffs and buyouts, and a grassroots campaign in support of Turner Classic Movies and its staff, the impact cost-cutting initiatives at Turner Broadcasting will have on TCM is now clear. First, the … 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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