At The Cocoanut Grove

Here is a schedule and highlights for November on TCM. Highlights For November: James Stewart is Star of the Month airing Wednesdays throughout November.  TCM Spotlight features The Hollywood Blacklist airing Monday and Tuesday nights throughout the month.  Matthew Modine is this month's Guest Programmer on November 24th. The three films he picked are: The Dirty Dozen (1967), Cool Hand Luke (1967) and Network (1976) Films Airing This Month to Check Out: A Child is Waiting (1962) airs 11/5 at 2/1 p.m. Lolita (1961) airs 11/10 at 5:15/4:15 p.m. This Property is Condemned (1966) airs 11/10 at 12:30 a.m./11:30 p.m. Rope (1948) airs 11/15 at 6/5 p.m. The Goodbye Girl (1977) airs 11/16 at 10:15/9:15 p.m. Rear Window (1954) airs 11/18 at 8/7 p.m. The Bad Seed (1956) airs 11/25 at 10/9 a.m. Strangers On A Train (1951) airs 11/26 at 10/9 a.m .  Note: I am not employed or affiliated with TCM (or its affiliates) in any way. I am only a fan that e...

I'm back with Original and Remake . Since we're still in October I thought I'd make one last Halloween themed post, and since I've already make a post on Psycho , I thought I'd do another popular film, Carrie . It has a few movie adaptations, including a sequel, but I'm only focusing on the 1976 and 2013 big-screen adaptations. It is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Stephen King. Carrie (1976) Directed By: Brian De Palma Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, John Travolta Running Time: 98 Minutes Carrie (2013) Directed By: Kimberly Peirce Starring: Chloe Grace Mortez, Julianne Moore, Judy Greer Running Time: 99 Minutes The original is my pick here. I understand to hire adults as opposed to actual teenagers because of certain working laws but I felt Sissy Spacek really nailed the role of Carrie. And while Julianne Moore is a very good actress, she's almost laughable in the role of Carrie's mother. Persona...

Here is my final installment from My Favorite Films by decades. I have to admit this list is pretty small because of two reasons, the first being that sadly a lot of films from this era are lost and secondly I haven't actually seen a lot of 1920s films, but I am trying to see more. I also really wanted to finish this installment to make the series complete. I will admit I have seen a lot of Buster Keaton films because he's one of my favorite actors but I only listed one of his films because it's my all-time favorite of his and I believe it's one everyone should see. Anyway here's my small list of 1920's films. Show People (1928) Directed By: King Vidor Starring: Marion Davies, William Haines, Polly Moran Running Time: 79 Minutes *Note: This is not the trailer but a short clip. The Kid (1921) Directed By: Charles Chaplin Starring: Charles Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Running Time: 53 Minutes Laugh, Clown, Lau...

I'm still continuing with my Halloween themed posts. In the past I've made Halloween playlists, the first and second and I'm continuing with another one. If you'd like you can put all three playlists together for one long playlist, especially if you're having a Halloween party. Theme To The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Theme From Psycho Theme From Strangers On A Train Theme From Jaws Theme From The Exorcist Theme From Halloween Killer Queen by Queen Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival Strange Magic by Electric Light Orchestra Evil Ways by Santana (Don't Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult Devil With A Blue Dress On by Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon Frankenstein by The Edgar Winter Group Season of the Witch by Donovan That Old Black Magic by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra Old Devil Moon by Margaret Whiting Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

Since it's October I thought I'd make some Halloween themed posts. In the past in October I've posted on five horror themed flicks to check out and here's five more. If you're interested you can read part one and part two . Again, I know these aren't typically 'horror' films because they either are suspense or comedy but honestly I'm not a horror person, while I like Halloween and will watch some movies I just can't do those gory, slasher ones. Anyway if you're looking for some Halloween type flicks to check out this month, here's five below. Young Frankenstein (1974) Directed By: Mel Brooks Starring: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Teri Garr Running Time: 105 Minutes  The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Directed By: Jim Sharman Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Surandon, Barry Bostwick Running Time: 100 Minutes Carrie (1976) Directed By: Brian De Palma Starring: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, John Travolt...