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Movie Monday: Tender Comrade (1943)
Today’s Movie Monday is dedicated to the spirit of fighting off COVID-19. Since we have all been told to stay home, it can be pretty tough to feel productive. However, by staying home you are doing the best thing you possibly can and you are saving lives. To keep you occupied, I have a new classic film suggestion for your enjoyment. Tender Comrade is a World War II time era film that depicts life on the front line in the United States — women working to keep the country going. The main star of this female centric film is Ginger Rogers, but other well known names like Ruth Hussey and…
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Movie Monday: The Lady from Shanghai (1947)
Today’s Movie Monday is highlighting the noir favorite The Lady from Shanghai (1947). You may remember some of my options on Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles‘ previous individual works, but today will be new because I am reviewing a film they created together. My opinion on the noir genre is that most of them are slow moving and confusing. If I tell you about a noir that I just loved, that is one special movie! Nevertheless, I tried to approach The Lady from Shanghai with an open mind. Despite my best attempts to follow along with the storyline in this film, I was lost pretty much from the beginning. It…
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Movie Monday: Roman Holiday (1953)
It feels only appropriate that this week’s Movie Monday be a review of the Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck classic Roman Holiday. Since this week will be full of photos from my trip to Rome, I thought it was the right time to review this movie! Before I left for Rome I was scrolling through the different television channels and ran into Roman Holiday on one of the channels! I couldn’t resist watching it, and now that I have returned from Rome it is time to review this film. The magic element to Roman Holiday truly is the story. We start out seeing a beautiful princess traveling countries and charming…
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Movie Monday: The Holly and the Ivy (1952)
Today’s Movie Monday is going to be a review of a film that is regarded as a classic in some circles, and in others it is not even known. The Holly and the Ivy (1952) is a British film that has echos of other classic holiday movies that are still loved today. However, there is a large population of people that have never seen it before and I was one of those people until I stumbled upon it. There are no household known Old Hollywood actors or actresses starring in The Holly and the Ivy, but maybe that why is it all too often ignored during the holiday movie season.…
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A Must Have Item for Winter 2019-2020
Out with the old and in with the new is the song of the winter season it seems. Turtlenecks never really go out of style when it comes to a winter wardrobe, however, they do take on many different variations depending the current trends. This winter 2019-2020 season is seeing a resurgence in the mock turtleneck! I’m not the biggest fan of the traditionally tall turtleneck, but I love a good mock turtleneck. Matter of a fact, mock turtlenecks have been a small part of my layering wardrobe ever since I could remember! If you are looking to invest in some cute layering options, mock turtlenecks are the perfect go-to…
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A 60s Inspired Dress with a Modern Twist
There are so many different decades and time eras that inspire me when it comes to fashion, and one of those decades is the 60s! Although there are a variety of sources I take inspiration from, the 60s is one I never get tired of. However, this dress in particular is one that has some unique twists that make it distinctly a modern piece. A few of the designs that makes this dress a modern, 60s classic are the halter top, the silhouette of the dress, and the bold yet tasteful floral print. The print featured on this dress is not your grandmother’s couch design (although we do all love…
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Movie Monday: A Woman of Affairs (1928)
Movie Monday was created to celebrate all of the classics, and cinematic history. Today is no exception. A Woman of Affairs is the perfect example of why cinema history is so important to understand and appreciate. This film has two legendary actors starring in it — John Gilbert and Greta Garbo. If you have been reading Movie Monday posts for any length of time, you probably are familiar with my love for all things John Gilbert and Greta Garbo! This duo are easily my favorite silent film couple, and they are two actors who I consider legendary talents. It should come as no surprise that I believe A Woman of…
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The Must Have Bag of Fall 2019
Bags are the kind of accessory that you can easily switch up depending on the outfit you are wearing and complete the overall look. They are also an accessory that can change the appearance of an outfit you are rewearing (because, let’s be honest, we all rewear outfits and there is nothing wrong with that) and just by choosing a different bag you can reinvent the entire feeling of that ensemble. Despite the chameleon-like effect bags have on an outfit, there are always those few silhouettes or sizes that you may prefer. These are the classic, go-to fashion items that create what you will be known for in your daily…
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Movie Monday: Paris When It Sizzles (1964)
It has been a while since I reviewed a Audrey Hepburn film and, in my opinion, that is just unacceptable! So today that changes! The featured film this Movie Monday, and one of my favorite Audrey Hepburn movies, is Paris When It Sizzles! Back when this film premiered, Paris When It Sizzles was not a considered a classic. This was actually one of Hepburn’s more underrated movies, but I cannot understand why! The storyline in this film is full of creativity and excitement! There is also a lot of humor that is found within the lines and story plot of Paris When It Sizzles. Typically, when I look for a…
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Movie Monday: Notorious (1946)
I have noticed that on Movie Mondays I do not feature the talented Alfred Hitchcock enough. Well, today I am going to change that! Today’s film review is all about the Hitchcock classic called Notorious. As with all Hitchcock films, Notorious is full of amazing camera angles and interesting audience perspectives. One of my favorite scenes is where the amazingly talented Ingrid Bergman looks through binoculars and you can see the race she is watching reflected in the lenses. There is something very mysterious as well as creative in that scene that makes you wonder if Bergman’s character is in fact on the good side or bad side of this…
