At The Cocoanut Grove

Highlights For June:  Ann Sheridan is Star of the month, airing Tuesdays.   TCM Spotlight features Jazz in Film airing Mondays and Thursdays.  TCM Special Theme: The History of the Swimsuit airs June 10th, 17th and 24th.   TCM Special Theme: Cinematic Pride LGBTQ Critics Choice airs June 12th and 26th.   Father's Day airs June 21st.  Films Airing This Month to Check Out:   The Women (1939) airs 6/4 at 3:45/2:45 p.m.   High Society (1956) airs 6/4 at 3:15/2:15 a.m.   The Philadelphia Story (1940) airs 6/7 at 2/1 p.m.   A Little Romance (1979) airs 6/7 at 6/5 p.m.   Some Like it Hot (1959) airs 6/8 at 2/1 a.m. and 6/22 at 3:30/2:30 p.m.   Summer Stock (1950) airs 6/10 at 10:15/9:15 a.m.   Easter Parade (1948) airs 6/10 at 4/3 p.m.   Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) airs 6/10 at 6/5 p.m.   Gidget (1959) airs 6/10 at 10/9 p.m.   Gun C...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I thought I'd post one movie from several Asian actors to check out and maybe get to know for the first time.  Piccadilly (1928) Directed By: E.A. Dupont (uncredited) Starring: Anna May Wong, Gilda Gray, Jameson Thomas Running Time: 109 Minutes (restored version) * Note: The link is a scene from the movie, not the trailer. Other Anna May Wong films to check out: Shanghai Express (1932), Daughter of the Dragon (1931), The Toll of the Sea (1922) Flower Drum Song (1961) Directed By: Henry Koster Starring: Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Jack Soo Running Time: 132 Minutes Other Nancy Kwan films to check out: The World of Suzie Wong (1960), The Wrecking Crew (1968), Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. (1966) Stowaway (1936) Directed By: 87 Minutes Starring: Phillip Ahn, Shirley Temple, Robert Young Other Phillip Ahn films to check out: Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966), Tho...

Mother's Day is this Sunday and if you're looking for a mom movie to watch here are a few. I also have a part one and part two , if you need more or don't like these suggestions. Anyway Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate.  Baby Boom (1987) Directed By: Charles Shyer Starring: Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis Running Time: 103 Minutes Mermaids (1990) Directed By: Richard Benjamin  Starring: Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder  Running Time: 115 Minutes Terms of Endearment   (1983) Directed By: James L. Brooks Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson Running Time: 132 Minutes Postcards From the Edge (1990) Directed By: Mike Nichols Starring: Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid Running Time: 101 Minutes Mommie Dearest (1981) Directed By: Frank Perry Starring: Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest Running Time: 129 Minutes Steel Magnolias (...