As an avid mystery lover, I've always been captivated by the brilliant mind of Agatha Christie, the "Queen of Mystery." Her intricate plots and unforgettable characters have enchanted readers and viewers for generations, and her work has been adapted into numerous beloved films and television series. Recently, my mother and I embarked on a delightful literary journey together, as she read me "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" - a Christie classic that has earned a spot on the esteemed "1001 Books to Read Before You Die" list. Let me tell you, the twist in that one had me utterly stumped!
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The 1950s were an era of the post-war boom and everything that came with it: even the average American could afford a television in their own home. I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, The Twilight Zone and Leave It To Beaver were popular TV shows. John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, and Marlon Brando dominated at the box office. Elvis Presley shimmied and shook his way into history.
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Mother's Day is coming -- why not treat mom to a movie night? Settle in with a homemade dinner (courtesy of you) and watch one (or all!) of these heartwarming favorites? (Bonus hint: Looking for a recipe? Try this classic beef stew from Jean Harlow and make your Classic Hollywood themed night complete!)
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Every month I scour the headlines for news that makes Classic Hollywood headlines. Here’s my round-up of the top ten most exciting picks!
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Marilyn Monroe didn’t exactly embrace her image as a dumb blonde. Notably, she once quipped, “He [Arthur Miller] wouldn’t have married me if I had been nothing but a dumb blonde.”
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Doing research for this blog is kind of addictive. I'm currently reading various biographies from the Classic Hollywood era. And looking back at the important moments in their lives gets me thinking about my own...
I began with Carole Lombard, a woman who overcame some severe stumbling blocks, including a car accident that visibly scarred her face.
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Many people believe that objects can bring fortuitous events of love, fertility, fortune, and prosperity….
If a man and a woman see a ladybug at the same time, they'll fall in love.
Some cultures advocate for hanging red lanterns around your bed to bring luck to your marital bed.
Wear rose quartz to attract love and passion into your life.
Fill a bunch of vases with peonies (or line your walls with paintings of them).
But if you are in search of love this Valentine’s Day, maybe you should follow Marlene Dietrich’s advice.
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Well, there are the best ones and then there are the most popular ones. And while box office data speaks, what speaks louder these days might just be search volume on Google.
I took a peak behind the scenes to see which of the many classic Hitchcock films you asked Google about the most. If was a bit difficult because so many of these movie titles have double meanings for words that have nothing to do with Hitchcock.
But here is my best shot at Hitchcock movies, ranked, using at least a teeny bit of science and data.
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