Help Us Mark the Grave of a Classic Movie Star!

  I don't do this often, but today I ask my readers for your help with a cause that's extremely close to my heart. About a year ago, I was watching one of my favorite YouTube channels, Hollywood Graveyard, which tours the cemeteries and graves of classic film stars and celebrities in Los Angeles and…

The Jean Harlow Blogathon — China Seas (1935)

Jean Harlow has always been one of those stars that absolutely delights me whenever I see her onscreen. From her alluring blonde locks and sense of fashion that can only be envied today to her brassy speaking voice and her larger-than-life onscreen presence, Jean ranks easily among my most beloved actresses of my favorite decade…

The Jean Harlow Blogathon is Here!

March is now upon us, which means that the time is finally here to pay tribute to the original blonde bombshell: Jean Harlow! Today marks the start of The Jean Harlow Blogathon, and in just three days we’ll be celebrating what would have been Jean’s 108th birthday on March 3rd! Below you’ll find all of…

Announcing The Jean Harlow Blogathon!

  Just before 2018 came to an end, I came to the realization that despite hosting an array of blogathons by myself over the past three years that I've adored, I've still never co-hosted a blogathon since I began writing for Musings of a Classic Film Addict in 2016. I knew that 2019 would be…

My Top Ten Favorite Screwball Comedies

As you all probably know, I finally joined Twitter earlier this month, and almost as soon as I created an account and began following classic film bloggers, I found out that apparently #ScrewballSeptember has been the theme of the entire month! I looked on as others discussed their favorite screwball comedy films and stars, wanting…

Rest in Peace, Mary Carlisle (1914 – 2018)

Have you ever learned something at a busy or downright terrible time in your life and simply tucked it away in your brain while saying, "I can't deal with this information right now, I'll think about it later"? That happened to me today when I learned about the passing of Mary Carlisle at 104. I…

The Clark Gable Blogathon: Saratoga (1937)

Happy February, classic film fans! It's clear that I've been neglecting my most cherished blog once again, though this time it's for a fantastic reason. Lately I've been keeping my head down and focusing on work so I can save up and attend this year's TCM Film Festival! I've secured a hotel, purchased my ticket…

The Bill & Myrna New Year’s Blogathon: Double Wedding (1937)

  Happy 2018, fellow classic film fans! I must admit that I'm still heartbroken over yesterday's news of the passing of classic film star Peggy Cummins, but I'm determined to start the new year off right by discussing one of the most revered pairings to ever grace the silver screen: William Powell and Myrna Loy!…