Category Archives: Film
One Classic Look: Karen Allen in “Starman”
Karen Allen in John Carpenter’s “Starman”, 1984. Columbia Pictures In John Carpenter’s 1984 sci-fi Starman, Jeff Bridges is a space being trying to make contact with humans, after answering a NASA message intended for aliens. Upon arrival on Earth, … Read More
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A Sight to Behold: Katharine Hepburn in “The Philadelphia Story”
Adrian was the kind of costume designer that let the real Katharine Hepburn, with all her presence and self-confidence, in on the screen. There is the real Katharine somewhere in the Tracy Lord character in The Philadelphia Story. Read More
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December Newsletter: Stories Are for All Ages
Photos: Classiq Journal “There are so many unknowns and possibilities out there,” said Tiny Dragon. “Well then,” said Big Panda, “let’s see how many we can try.” Big Panda and Tiny Dragon: The Journey … Read More
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Illustrator Tony Stella Talks Columbo
Illustrator Tony Stella shares his brilliant work and his own fascination with Columbo. Read More
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Dorothy Dandridge Brings an Element of Noir to Otto Preminger’s “Carmen Jones”
Carmen is wild and free and wants to remain free, and the director is on his heroine’s side. Dorothy Dandridge – cool swagger, eyes aflame, every move a prowl – is fierce in her performance and Preminger directs her so that we know, too, that she loves freedom and is as dangerous as a feline on the lookout for her next prey, determined “to look life and death straight in the eye”. Read More
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