At The Cocoanut Grove

Here's November's Schedule and Monthly Highlights: Highlights For November: Glenda Farrell is Star of the Month, airing Mondays.  TCM Spotlight features The Art of Casting, airing Tuesday nights.  TCM Guest Programmer features former veterans on November 11th.  Pioneers First Women Filmmakers airs November 1st and November 8th.  Films Airing This Month To Check Out: Brainstorm (1983) airs 11/1 at 3:45/2:45 p.m. The More The Merrier (1943) airs 11/4 at 11:45/10:45 a.m. The Night of the Iguana (1964) airs 11/4 at 3:45/2:45 p.m. Susan Slept Here (1954) airs 11/5 at 2:30/1:30 p.m. Waterloo Bridge (1940) airs 11/9 at 10/9 a.m. The Nun's Story (1959) airs 11/13 at 5:15/4:15 p.m. Marty (1955) airs 11/13 at 10:30/9:30 p.m. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) airs 11/15 at 10/9 p.m. All About Eve (1950) airs 11/24 at 8/7 p.m. Of Human Bondage (1934) airs 11/25 at 11:45/10:45 a.m. Some Like It Hot (1959) airs 11/25 at 3/2 p.m. The Wizard of ...

I thought October's Original and Remake should be a horror themed post. I've already made posts on King Kong ,   Psycho and Carrie . Continuing with the times this time it's The Bad Seed. It's based on the novel of the same name by William March and the stage play and for this post I'm focusing on the 1956 big screen adaptation and the recent 2018 made for TV remake.  The Bad Seed (1956) Directed By: Mervyn Leroy Starring: Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Henry Jones Running Time: 130 Minutes The Bad Seed (2018) Directed By: Rob Lowe Starring: Mckenna Grace, Rob Lowe, Patty McCormack By far the original is the one to watch. Patty McCormack gives an outstanding performance as evil child Rhoda Penmark. Nancy Kelly is fantastic as Rhoda's mother, Christine who is unsure if her daughter really is a murder. The rest of the supporting cast is excellent, from the caretaker Henry Jones as Leroy Jessup who strongly believes Rhoda kil...

A while back Unique Vintage released a Barbie collection and they have recently released another collection. The entire collection is here and below are a few outfits I liked.  'B' Sweater // Red Skirt   Evening Coat // Sheath Dress Tweed Suit Set Sheath Dress & Jacket Flare Swing Coat Sheath Dress & Cape Set Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

Since we're in October and Halloween will be here in a few weeks I thought instead of making a usual Halloween flick post (which I've already made three of) I'd switch things up a bit. Personally, I'm a fan of Alfred Hitchcock and now is the perfect time to post my favorite flicks by the director.  Rope (1948) Starring: James Stewart, Farley Granger, John Dall Running Time: 81 Minutes Marnie (1964) Starring: Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker Running Time: 130 Minutes Psycho (1960) Starring: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles Running Time: 109 Minutes Rear Window (1954) Starring: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey Running Time: 112 Minutes Strangers On A Train (1951) Starring: Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman Running Time: 101 Minutes Shadow of A Doubt (1943) Starring: Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey Running Time: 108 Minutes Until Next Tim...

Here is my second installment on my favorite tv shows from different decades, this is the 1970s.  Charlie's Angels   (1976-1981) Created By: Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts Starring: Farrah Fawcett (1976-1977), Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977) Created By: James L. Brooks and Allan Burns Starring: Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper (1970-1974), Ed Asner, Betty White (1973-1977) Three's Company   (1977-1984) Developed By: Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernie West Starring: John Ritter, Joyce Dewitt, Suzanne Summers, Don Knotts Saturday Night Live (1975-current) Created By: Lorne Michaels Starring: Gilda Rader, Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd *Note: The above is a clip from one of my favorite castmembers of the show, Gilda Radner.  Schoolhouse Rock! (1973-1996) Created By: David McCall Until Next Time, Ashley A.