Monsters & Matinees' Toni talks w/Co-author Danny Reid about horror and ‘Pre-Code Essentials’ Danny (aka Pre-Code.Com) www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monsters-and-matine...
Posts by Toni
Watching Forever delves into dark obsession and haunting silent menace in The Unknown for the CMBA Early Shadows & Pre-Code Horror Blogathon @watchingforever.bsky.social
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Hallmark’s “A Newport Christmas” includes scenes from Russell Park in Akron near Buffalo. Premieres Nov. 2. #countdowntochristmas
Remembering June Lockhart whose lengthy career was filled with many interesting roles. A favorite: "She-Wolf of London," a far better-than-it-should be 1946 psychological horror film.
Great choice - horror films should be watched all year! (I can't join you, but I look forward to next time.)
If you're a film fan and can get to Texas for the "It Came From Texas" film fest in Garland, go for it. The fact that you can watch "Bonnie & Clyde" and then hear from their relatives is pretty amazing. Kudos to @kellykitpr.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/f...
For those new to their classic film journey, before you tune in for TORCH SONG (1953) tonight on #TCM, trivia:
THE BAND WAGON (1953) outtake of Cyd Charisse performing "Two-Faced Woman" was used in TORCH SONG, performed by Joan Crawford (unfortunately, in blackface 🙄).
(dubbed by India Adams)
Rita Moreno is being honored with the George Eastman Award for contributions to the art of cinema on Oct. 29. If you can get a ticket, it’s well worth the trip to an Eastman event in the intimate Dryden Theatre in Rochester, NY.
See you there!
If you know of a more terrifying looking creature let me know. My thoughts on "Trilogy of Terror" at 50 via @classicmoviehub.bsky.social www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...
A great memory! Thanks Pam.
With @kelleepratt.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social and @classicmoviehub.bsky.social before the final day of #Capitolfest
Counting the days until #Capitolfest 2025 with tribute stars Laura LaPlante and ZaSu Pitts.
August 8, 9, & 10!
See you rhere, @classicmoviehub.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social @alanhait.bsky.social & others!
One of my favorite shirts I ever owned said: So many books, so little time. I thought of that when I read Raquel's lengthy list of new classic film books.
Funko pop or Melanie from Hitchcock’s The Birds.
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I recently canceled my Netflix account that I started when I was getting a single DVD in the mail. I had considered it for a very long time because of content and cost but thought I would miss it. I don’t.
"Why does every Negro in a film have to play a servant? How about just a Black person walking up the steps of a courthouse carrying a briefcase?”
—Myrna Loy, 1934
That's all.
📸: George Hurrell
We're celebrating Christmas in July with our friend, @jtarnold.bsky.social
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Truth time: I didn't always tune in during @tcmtv.bsky.social #SummerUndertheStars if I wasn't a big fan of the actor - then the obvious hit me and now I watch all the time. Plus sharing some highlights of this year's sked.
#Moonstruck was a funny and lovely piece of nostalgia when it was made. So much of it felt like it came from life with my giant Italian-Catholic family. It somehow feels more poignant today - and somehow even funnier. #TCMParty
This scene of Cher on her own with that glass of wine, roaring fire, soft jazz and her new clothes is surprisingly romantic. #TCMParty #Moonstruck
JoAnn DiVerdi of classicfilmblog shares the significance behind her blog's tagline "Whaddya Hear? Whaddaya Say? in her CMBA new member profile. clamba.blogspot.com/2025/07/cmba-profile-joann-diverdi.html
Some light "beach" reading about "Horror of Party Beach" - and it's not the real motorcycle gang that has a role in the film! www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...
Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula” went on sale in London on May 27, 1897.
Taking Up Room talks about The Human Comedy (1943), highlighting its heartfelt portrayal of family, small-town life, and resilience on the WWII home front. #tearjerker#CMBASpringBlogathon
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Two women, two worlds: Now, Voyager (1942) & Baghdad Cafe (1987)journey from repression to selfhood through unlikely connections & the transformative power of cinematic metamorphosis:#tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon thelastdrivein.com/2025/05/16/p...
Toni at Watching Forever delves into If Winter Comes (1947) a quiet, heartfelt tearjerker about kindness, compassion, and hope in the face of small-town cruelty. #tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon @watchingforever.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/05/15/i...
Safe travels to both of you as well.
Thank you for having him at #tcmff - his passion and knowledge of the classics is infectious.
Jennifer Grant on the relationship between her dad Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock: “They had a shorthand - they could finish each other’s sentences.” Her intro to “To Catch a Thief” at #tcmff