Classic movies are not just antiquated films from a bygone era...rather, they are beautiful, well-acted, well-written gems that ought not to fade into obscurity. Truly, Hollywood just doesn't make 'em like they used to!!! I hope you'll discover some must-sees by your visit here.
Nearly eighteen months! That's how long it's been since I've written anything classic film-related here at They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To. Although I considered abandoning this film blog and converting it to a "life" blog (and did so for three days), in the end, I decided to keep this site devoted to nothing but those great oldie goldie films of yesteryear.
There haven't been a lot of classic film happenings in my life in 2015. I did manage to catch Double Indemnity on the big screen back in June; it was a wonderful experience, and I'm hopeful that 2016 will bring more such opportunities into my life.
The week after Thanksgiving, for the fourth year in a row, I'll be watching White Christmas on the big screen of Boise's beautiful (and historic) Egyptian Theatre. Sharing this fun film together is a Christmas tradition for my daughter and me; to be honest, it wouldn't seem like Christmas without Bing, Danny, Rosemary, and Vera-Ellen. She and I used to watch White Christmas from our DVD copy, but ever since 2012, it's been showing at the Egyptian as part of Boise Classic Movies' Christmas film series.
I've recently discovered that Fathom Events is putting on a big screen showing of Roman Holiday November 29th through December 1st. Given that that adorable film is the one which began my love affair with the classics, I'm pretty sure I'll be in the audience one of those days. Check HERE to see if it is playing in a theatre in your city.
What about y'all? What classic films have you been able to catch on the big screen lately?
After several weeks of planning and anticipation, Power-Mad---the eagerly-awaited Tyrone Power 100th birthday blogathon---is finally upon us. Monday, May 5th, we'll be celebrating one very under-appreciated actor, and I, for one, am thrilled. Mr. Power so deserves the honor and recognition. (Participants, please include a link to this page somewhere in your post, and then either leave as a comment or email me or my co-hostess (Patty, the Lady Eve) the link to your article, so we can include it on the page.)
Participating in the event are two dozen Tyrone Power enthusiasts. With swashbucklers, romantic comedies, Westerns, and dramas being highlighted, we're sure to get a great cross-section of Power's film career---hopefully, you'll discover several titles you want to track down. Also, Maria, of the Tyrone Power website, will be giving us a glimpse into her incredible memorabilia collection. This is sure to be a fantastic event, so I hope you get a chance to visit all the entries (even if it takes all week to do so!).
A huge thanks to my co-hostess, Patty, of The Lady Eve's Reel Life. Actually, Patty was much more than a co-hostess---she did the lion's share of the work for this event, including creating the blogathon's beautiful banners. It was a real joy getting to know her better these past few weeks. Thanks also to each person who spread the word about the event, each person who contributed an article, and each one who visited the blogs and read the entries. This celebration would not have happened without the participation of all of you!!
Hey classic film bloggers, are you ready for one more blogathon?! I hope so, because Monday, May 5th, is the 100th anniversary of Hollywood mega-star Tyrone Power's birth, and Lady Eve of The Lady Eve's Reel Lifeand I will be hosting Power-Mad, a one-day-only event in celebration of the actor's life and career.
Participants are invited to review Mr. Power's films (one blogger per film, please), post a photo spread or a biographical essay (you might cover his life in general or strictly his movie career, his military service during World War II or his post-war stage career, or...) - basically, feel free to get creative.
This blogathon is not limited to CMBA members, so any and all of you are welcome to participate. (The more the merrier). If you'd like to be involved, you can get in touch in one of two ways---either leave me a comment on this post, or send an email to my co-host (Lady Eve, at ladyevesidwich@gmail.com). In your email, please include your name, your blog's name and address, and the title/subject of your entry.
100th birthdays deserve parties and fanfare, so Lady Eve and I are hoping for a huge turnout for Power-Mad. We look forward to having you celebrate with us.
Lady Eve has created these four gorgeous banners to advertise the event. Please grab one for your blog, and help us spread the word.
Here is the list of participants:
Barry Bradford---The Razor's Edge
Citizen Screen---The Black Swan
Classic Film Freak---The Mark of Zorro
Critica Retro---Lloyd's of London
Girls Do Film---The Black Rose
Hamlette's Soliloquy---The Sun Also Rises
Immortal Ephemera---Tyrone Power and Alice Faye
Kathleen Nemec---The Long Gray Line
Kevin's Movie Corner---Son of Fury
Lasso the Movies---Jesse James
Laura's Miscellaneous Musings---This Above All
Movie Classics---Witness for the Prosecution
The Nitrate Diva---Daytime Wife
Old Hollywood---King of the Khyber Rifles
Shadows and Satin---Blood and Sand
Sidewalk Crossings---Crash Dive
Silver Screen Modes---Johnny Apollo
The Skeins---Prince of Foxes
Slightly Shabby---Marie Antoinette
They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To---Abandon Ship!
Thrilling Days of Yesteryear---Nightmare Alley
Twenty Four Frames---Rawhide
Tyrone-Power.com---A Very Special Memorabilia Collection
Tyrone-Power.com---Supercouples: Tyrone Power and Annabella, Tyrone Power and Linda Tyrone-Power.com---Tyrone Power, King of the Disaster Movies NOTE: To access all of the blogathon entries, go HERE.
Accompanied by her grandson, Conor FitzSimons, and looking incredibly beautiful in a fuchsia-colored blouse and black slacks, Maureen O'Hara made a public appearance at Boise's Egyptian Theatre this past Saturday, in order to introduce The Quiet Man---one of six of her films being shown at the historic theatre in celebration of the lovely lady's 93rd birthday. Because Miss O'Hara is in a wheelchair, she didn't ascend to the stage to address the audience but, instead, spoke to them from the front left-center floor area. I was sitting just to the right of center in the floor's middle section, meaning that I was about 10 rows back from her and about 8 people in. However, with the large crowd all clamoring for photos and my extremely sub-par photography skills, I might as well have been on the moon, for I was unable to get a decent picture. While I did get a few shots, they are all so horribly blurry that I am embarrassed to post them. Suffice to say (and you will have to take my word for it) that the lovely Irish lass is still exceedingly elegant and beautiful.
Speaking for about three minutes---in a voice as strong and vibrant as ever---Maureen introduced The Quiet Man as her "favorite movie," quipping that she "even got paid for it." Lovingly referring to director John Ford as "the old divil himself," she stressed what a terrific opportunity it was to have worked under him. (Yes, in Miss O'Hara's delightful Irish brogue, the word "devil" became "divil".) Smiling all the while and introducing the audience to her doting grandson, Miss O'Hara worked her charm on the 700+ crowd. We were brought to our feet twice, and before she departed the room, the audience serenaded her with "happy birthday."
The real downside to a live event like this, of course, is that there is no opportunity to hit the rewind button. If you miss something (because you're fussing with your camera or just because you're overwhelmed with the experience), you miss it forever. There's no rewind with live---so I can't remember much more than those few snippets of her address. I was so enthralled with the whole experience (really, a "once in a lifetime" thing for me) that I was in a bit of a daze. I felt somewhat felt like I was dreaming, or that I was looking in from somewhere outside myself. At any rate, because of my "overwhelmed" status, much of Maureen's introduction went by in a bit of a blur (like my photographs).
The Quiet Man was the only film being introduced by Maureen O'Hara herself, so naturally, it was the star attraction. According to the Egyptian's website, the theatre seats 745 people, and since I saw very few empty seats, my guess is that there were almost that many in attendance. Disappointingly, though, the other films (at least the two I saw) were shown to audiences of less than 50. Of course, since How Green Was My Valley was showing at the same time as the benefit dinner was taking place, that may have affected its attendance; after all, we humans still haven't learned how to be in two places at the same time! The evening showings (The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Only the Lonely) may have seen attendance on the rise---I hope so, as I don't like the idea of Miss O'Hara's new city of residence giving her anything less than a wholehearted reception.
Y'all are no doubt wondering what I thought of the three films I saw? Well, by the time my 6+ hours of viewing were finished, I had made another 5-star film discovery for the year; been powerfully and deeply moved by and moved to 5-star, "love it" status, a film which I didn't care for and gave 2 stars upon my first viewing; and made it through (and enjoyed) a film I had previously turned off in boredom after only 20 minutes. That makes two 5's and one 3 for me this weekend---and I call that highly successful movie viewing. Over the next few days, I'll be sharing my thoughts about each of those films. First up will be the star of the day---The Quiet Man, now my newest 5-star film discovery of the year.
NOTE: You can see photos of the event at the official Maureen O'Hara Magazine Facebook page. (HERE)
Happy 93rd birthday to one of my top-20 favorite actresses---the lovely, talented, Miss Maureen O'Hara (August 17, 1920). This beautiful lady is not only still alive, but she's in remarkably good health and will even be making a public appearance on her birthday---and I will be among those helping her celebrate.
Born Maureen FitzSimons in a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, the beautiful Miss O'Hara has a film and television career spanning six decades. After being "discovered" in London by Charles Laughton, and hand-picked by him to star opposite him in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, she made the move to Hollywood, where she worked with a variety of big-name directors and leading men.
Miss O'Hara came into my life many years ago through The Parent Trap, which I watched as a child and then as an adult with my own young children. Little did I know back in the 1960's or even in the 1990's that this lovely lady was destined to become one of my all-time favorite actresses. I find her completely delightful in every role she's taken on; plus, she's so incredibly beautiful that it's breathtaking to look upon her. With several "new to me" O'Hara films on my must-watch list this month, I may find that my current fave will be displaced. I'll weigh-in at the end of the month, with my blog readers' favorite O'Hara film as well as my own.
I'll be helping this gorgeous gal celebrate her birthday today by taking part in the "bash" she is throwing here in her new city of residence, Boise, Idaho. With big screen showings of three of Miss O'Hara's films---The Quiet Man, The Black Swan, and How Green Was My Valley---on my agenda for the day, I'm sure to have a stupendous Saturday. The birthday girl herself will be introducing The Quiet Man, and not only am I thrilled to have an opportunity to see her (and those three films), I'm excited to be part of an event which will benefit a cause near and dear to the lovely redhead's heart---the prevention of elder abuse.
So, Miss Maureen O'Hara, happy 93rd birthday to you!! I'm thrilled that you are in good health and surrounded by family and friends as you celebrate another year of life. What a joy it is to be among those sharing in your special day at Boise's Egyptian Theatre. You will always be one of my very favorite actresses, and I thank you for bringing so much enjoyment to my life through your many wonderful films!
NOTE: For more information about this lovely lady's life and career, visit the Maureen O'Hara Magazine, "the only site on the internet endorsed by Miss O'Hara herself." (HERE).
After several weeks of planning and anticipation, the eagerly-awaited John Garfield 100th birthday blogathon (main page HERE) is finally upon us. Beginning tomorrow, and continuing on through Monday, we'll be celebrating one very under-appreciated actor, and I, for one, am thrilled. Mr. Garfield so deserves the honor and recognition. (Participants, please include a link to this page somewhere in your post, and then either leave as a comment or email me the link to your article, so I can include it on the page.)
Participating in the event are two dozen different people, two of whom are not bloggers but are John Garfield enthusiasts. Since they don't have blogs of their own, it is with joy that I welcome them to be guests here at They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To. As with all blogathons, try to visit as many of the entries as you can...and have fun celebrating the sensational John Garfield.
The contributions are as follows:
March 1st:
Quite fittingly for this "debut day" of the blogathon, Jenna, of Classic Movie Night, is showcasing Mr. Garfield's debut film---Four Daughters. (HERE)
The late Lori Moore will be sharing a beautiful video tributeat They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To. (HERE)
Victoria of Slightly Shabby is taking a break from her usual discussion of home decor to showcase one of her favorites--The Postman Always Rings Twice. (HERE)
Johan, of I'd Love to Kiss You, But I Just Washed My Hair, has reviewed one of the few Garfield films I have yet to see---Between Two Worlds. (HERE) Oh, So Very Classic'sAlyssa has provided some quotes by and about Mr. Garfield, as well as a bit of biographical information. (HERE)
Over at Olivia & Joan: Sisters of the Silver Screen, Tom will be shining the light on the star-studded Thank Your Lucky Stars. (HERE)
March 2nd:
The WWII film Air Force takes to the air with Jeff over atThe Stalking Moon. (HERE)
At 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, Kim shares her thoughts about that sensational film noir The Postman Always Rings Twice. (HERE)
Art, Movies, Wood, and Whatnot's Artman will be sharing the John Garfield portion of his beautiful movie paperware collection. (HERE)
Featuring Mr. Garfield in his most inherently evil role, Out of the Fog will be showcased by John over at Twenty Four Frames. (HERE)
They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To has invited a guest, who will discuss the little-known Saturday'sChildren, a film which features Mr. Garfield in a rare romantic role. (HERE)
March 3rd:
Le of Critica Retrowill be discussing Mr. Garfield's influence on films. (HERE)
Tom will be highlighting Daughters Courageous over at Motion Picture Gems. (HERE)
Ivan of The Thrilling Days of Yesteryearwill give us a glimpse into the terrific noir Force of Evil. (HERE)
Over at Tales of the Easily Distracted, Dorian will be showcasing the wartime spy flick Dangerously They Live. (HERE)
Deb of Sidewalk Crossings will be taking a short break from her James Bond series in order to tackle the noirish spy thriller The Fallen Sparrow. (HERE)
Here at They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To, the boxing film They Made Me a Criminal will be stepping into the ring. (HERE) March 4th:
Kristen of Journeys in Classic Filmwill be spotlighting 1947's Academy Award-winning Gentleman's Agreement. (HERE)
Taking center stage over at Flick Chick's A Person in the Darkis the prison filmCastle on the Hudson. (HERE) Here at They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To, I will be offering a humble tribute. (HERE)
Over at The Girl with the White Parasol, Aubynshines the spotlight on Nobody Lives Forever. (HERE) Dawn, ofNoir and Chick Flicks, will be showcasing one of the ultimate chick flicks---Humoresque. (HERE) The Nitrate Diva---will be getting into the action with another of Mr. Garfield's WWII films, Destination Tokyo. (HERE)
Over at The Movie Projector, Richard will be highlighting The Breaking Point, the second film adaption of Ernest Hemingway's To Have and Have Not. (HERE)
And, appropriately, on this final day of the blogathon, Judy of Movie Classics will be discussing Mr. Garfield's final film, He Ran All The Way. (HERE)
NOTE: Two other important Garfield films---Pride of the Marines and Body and Soul---were to have been spotlighted during the blogathon; however, the bloggers intending to showcase those films ended up unable to participate. So, while those films were not part of the blogathon, it's not because they were overlooked.
A huge thanks to: my good friend Monty, of All Good Things, for creating the blogathon's beautiful banner...each person who spread the word about the event...each person who contributed an article...each one who visited the blogs and read the entries. This celebration would not have happened without the participation of all of you!!
It is with pleasure and excitement that I announce They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To will soon be hosting its first-ever blogathon. As regular readers of this blog already know, John Garfield is one of my absolute favorite actors (one of my "beloveds"), and with March 4th being the 100th anniversary of his birth, I thought a blogathon in his honor would be the perfect way to celebrate.
The blogathon will be taking place that entire weekend---Friday to Monday, March 1st through March 4th. I would like to see huge participation in the event---Mr. Garfield deserves that! Besides being a brilliant actor, with the shameful treatment he received in Hollywood upon his refusal to "name names" in the HUAC hearings, I believe it is right and fitting that in some small way, we seek to make it up to him by singing his praises and giving him a portion of the honor and respect due him.
Any and all of you are welcome to participate in the blogathon. Whether you want to write about one of Mr. Garfield's films, his stage career, his "method" acting, his Hollywood blacklisting, or any other facet of the talented man's too-short life, you are invited to join in the 100th birthday celebration. (You may contribute more than one article if you are so inclined.) The more participants, the merrier, so please grab one of these fantastic buttons (which my dear friend, Monty, of All Good Things graciously created for me) and spread the word about the bash They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To is throwing for John Garfield's 100th birthday. (When you add the button to your blog, be sure it links to this page---not the main page of my blog---as this is where all future blogathon information will be posted.) Since I don't have an extremely high-traffic blog, if, in addition to adding the button to your page, some of you would like to spread the word via a blog post, feel free to go ahead and do so.
More details will be forthcoming, as will directions for posting your article(s) to the blogathon. For now, though, just let me know if you intend to be part of the fun and what aspect of Mr. Garfield's career or life you'd like to write about. Then, put the dates on your calendar, spread the word, and get ready to honor the amazingly talented, tremendously under-appreciated John Garfield on his 100th birthday.
NOTE: To access all the blogathon entries, go HERE.
I just heard about another upcoming event that I wish I was able to attend. As with the Broadway production of The Heiress, I don't live close to where this event is taking place, nor do I have the money to make a trip there. If I did, I would definitely be attending this screening.
Sunday, October, 28th, at Los Angeles's Downtown Independent Theatre there will be a screening of classic and contemporary "Desert Noir 3-D" films...those films being Inferno 3-D (1953...my 2nd favorite Robert Ryan film) and Dark Country 3-D (2009). The event is sponsored by the LA 3-D Club. On hand to introduce the films will be the "Czar of Noir," Eddie Muller, founder of the Film Noir Foundation, and Thomas Jane, director and star of Dark Country 3-D.
For more information, visit the LA 3-D Club's website (HERE).
I hope some of y'all get a chance to attend this event. If you do, please be sure to tell me about it, especially how wonderful it was to see the fabulous Mr. Ryan "up close and personal."
The Heiress---that wonderful 1949 Olivia deHavilland/Montgomery Clift period drama which I just reviewed HERE last week and which began its life on the stage---has been resurrected on Broadway once more. Starring Jessica Chastain (The Help) and Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey), both in their Broadway debut, and also starring David Strathairn and Judith Ivey, The Heiress began its 18-week run last evening, October 6th.
If I lived anywhere near New York---or if a trip to New York was in my budget---I would, without question, be attending this event. I think it is a fascinating story, and I would thoroughly enjoy seeing it played out on the stage. And since I'm a huge fan of Downton Abbey---and Matthew Crawley---having Dan Stevens in the role I associate with Montgomery Clift is something I would very much like to see.
So, my friends, if you happen to live near enough to New York to make a viewing of this play a possibility, you might want to put it on your calendar. For more information, visit the play's website (HERE).
As for me? Well, I am playing the lottery a bit, with the hopes of winning the money to make this longed-for trip a reality. Wish me luck!!
Last week's big-screen experience of the masterpiece, Casablanca, was amazing. Truly, that film---and all classic films---were meant to be seen that way! Humphrey Bogart was made for the big screen!! Oh, I'm thankful for the opportunity to buy DVD's which can be watched on my television and/or computer, but, oh, how incredibly thrilling it was to experience a classic film (and the classic movie stars!) the way audiences of decades past did.
Given that Casablanca is such an iconic film---and one which I have assumed nearly everyone has seen or at least knows about---I have never reviewed it on here. (In the same way, I've never written about Gone withthe Wind, as it is so famous it needs no introduction.) However, I've come to realize that everyone has NOT seen Casablanca. While it may be a "famous" film, that doesn't mean it's been seen by all. Just as there are several "famous" films I've not yet seen (Citizen Kane, The Quiet Man, and Vertigo to name just a few), Casablanca may be one of those films on any number of people's "gotta watch it" list. With that in mind, I decided that a brief review of this beloved movie is in order.
With the Nazi army conquering Europe, terrified people are fleeing from their countries, and a stopping point for many is Casablanca, French Morocco, where they wait endlessly for exit visas so as to travel further. With so many visas in demand and so few given, naturally, corruption follows, with those who can pay the highest price receiving the coveted "freedom ticket." One man with riches on his mind is Ugarte (Peter Lorre), who intends to sell two stolen visas, pocket the money, and hightail it out of Casablanca.
Knowing the Nazi officials are hot on his trail, however, he pleads with American expatriate and cafe owner, Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), to safeguard the in-demand documents. Shortly after entrusting them to Rick, Ugarte is apprehended by Nazi officials and never seen again.
In Casablanca with hopes of acquiring an exit visa for himself and his lady companion is Nazi resistance fighter, Victor Lazlo (Paul Henreid).
A thorn in the side of the Nazis, Lazlo had long been imprisoned in a concentration camp, and now that he is free and is continuing his resistance work, he desperately needs to obtain the transit papers Ugarte has entrusted to Rick. Rick, who has said he "sticks his neck out for nobody" isn't keen on providing the documents to Lazlo, especially when he discovers that Victor's companion is none other than Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman, who is beyond gorgeous in this film), a woman with whom he has some sort of troubled history. (I won't disclose the nature of relationships, as I don't want to give too much away.)
All the while Mr. Lazlo is seeking to obtain the necessary exit papers from Casablanca, Nazi officials (one of which is wonderfully played by Conrad Veidt) are determined to keep him there. Knowing Lazlo would continue his resistance efforts if he is able to make his way to parts West, they seek to detain him and get him back into captivity...or to gather from him the names of other resistance members. Ilsa, meanwhile, calling upon her former relationship with Rick, hopes to obtain the papers as well; in the midst of it all, the local Prefecture of Police (fabulously played by Claude Rains), is loyal to neither side. How it all works out is the balance of the film.
Casablanca, which won the Academy Awards for best picture, best director, and best writing, is a totally brilliant film in every aspect. Michael Curtiz's direction was sensational, the casting was completely perfect, and the acting was beyond wonderful. Next to Treasure of the Sierra Madre, a film for which Humphrey Bogart did not even receive an Academy Award nomination, I think Casablanca is his absolute finest hour! He is totally fantastic in the role of Rick Blaine---definitely Oscar worthy!! I need to do a re-watch of Watchon the Rhine to see how in the world Paul Lukas snagged the win that year. Ingrid Bergman was more beautiful than I've ever seen her, and she was perfect in her role as well. Already nominated that year for her role in For Whom the Bell Tolls, she did not receive any Academy recognition for her work in Casablanca. Paul Henreid was wonderful as well. He was the perfect Victor Lazlo; especially because he hailed from Europe and spoke with a beautiful European accent, he was completely believeable in the role. Claude Rains did receive a Best Supporting Actor nomination, but he lost out to Charles Coburn for his work in The More the Merrier. (I do think Coburn was terrific in that role, but Mr. Rains was also completely stellar in his, so he was definitely win-worthy.)
Several famous movie quotes were given to us by Casablanca. Here are just a few:
"Play it, Sam." (Ingrid Bergman to Dooley Wilson, as she asks him to play "As Time Goes By" on the piano.)
"Here's looking at you, kid." (Humphrey Bogart to Ingrid Bergman)
"We'll always have Paris." (Humphrey Bogart to Ingrid Bergman...one of my favorite movie quotes)
"Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine." (Humphrey Bogart about Ingrid Bergman)
I first saw Casablanca when I was 19 years old (way back in the early 1980's). At that time, I hated the film...and I hated the ending. Now, as a more mature adult, I completely love it and count it as my #2 movie of all time. Add to that, I love the ending...I think it's the right ending. Seeing this beloved film on the big screen has only increased my love for it. It was an experience I will long remember...and one which I could enjoy on a regular basis. (HINT: Let's bring a beloved classic to the big screen every single month!!)
There is one aspect of the big-screen showing which I was hoping for which did not pan out, however. I was hoping for a real stepping back in time. I was hoping that the attire of the movie-goers would reflect a 1940's flair. I am a dress-up person, and I love seeing people dressed up…men included. People of the 1940′s would no more have gone to the theatre in jeans and a flannel shirt than they would have flown to the moon. The men would have been in suits and ties, the women in dresses. Alas, I was the only woman (at least that I saw) wearing a dress…and I saw no men in suits. To me, dressing the part was an essential part of the experience, so in that aspect, I was disappointed. (However, the magic of the film itself far outweighed that disappointment!)
While my review of this incredible film and its 70th anniversary celebration really doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of it beauty, I hope that for anyone who has not yet seen this film, you have been intrigued enough to seek it out. Casablanca is, without question, a must-see film!
Coming through on my Facebook feed this morning was the exciting news that Turner Classic Movies, NCM Fathom, and Warner Bros. will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the beloved Academy Award-winning film, Casablanca, by joining forces to bring that beautiful film to the big screen once more.
The event, which will be Wednesday, March 21st, at 7:00 p.m. (local time), is scheduled for dozens of U.S. cities....mine being one of them. You can bet I will be attending! The chance to see my #2 movie of all-time on the big screen is rather an awesome thing.
It has been over a year since I've watched this wonderful film, and I am in dire need of a "fix." Therefore, I was intending to celebrate "Oscar night" with Casablanca. Instead, I'll wait a couple more weeks and catch it during this anniversary event. The delay---along with the silver screen experience---will make my eventual viewing all the more memorable and wonderful.
Anyhow, for more information about this event and to see if a city near you will be part of it, go HERE. I definitely hope many of you will be able to partake of this wonderful anniversary celebration.
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