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Film Fanatic Gear–Wanda Woodward Pin & Carmen Miranda Tee!

Today I’m giving you a peek at two recent acquisitions. As we know, it’s very hard for film fanatics to resist collecting all sorts of memorabilia, and I’m no exception. I tend to amass…

Beth Ann Gallagher
1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1990s, Carmen Miranda, Cry-Baby, Directors, Era, Film Fanatic Gear, John Waters, Movies, Traci Lords
Oct, 02, 2016
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Fashion Friday: Carmen Miranda

For this installment of Fashion Friday, here’s an image of Carmen Miranda that’s pure 1930s glamour. The performer was born in Portugal, but immigrated to Brazil as a child, and she considered herself Brazilian…

Beth Ann Gallagher
Carmen Miranda, Fashion, Fashion Friday
Aug, 19, 2016
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Guest Appearance on First Time Watchers

I’d been keeping a secret for a little while, in case it fell through, but it happened! I made a guest appearance on First Time Watchers this week. It’s a movie podcast hosted by Tim Costa,…

Beth Ann Gallagher
First Time Watchers, Harold Lloyd, Movie Podcasts, Podcast Guest Appearance, Silent Film
May, 19, 2016
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Celebrating National Classic Movie Day with the 5 Movies on an Island Blogathon

Monday, May 16 is National Classic Movie Day. As part of its festivities, I’ve joined other classic film bloggers in promoting the holiday with the 5 Movies on an Island Blogathon. I’ve selected five…

Beth Ann Gallagher
5 Movies on an Island, Blogathons, Classic Film, Holidays, National Classic Movie Day
May, 15, 2016
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#52FilmsByWomen Quick Review: The Notorious Bettie Page (2005)

Last night I watched The Notorious Bettie Page (2005) because it was her birthday. Gretchen Mol does a great job in embodying Bettie, which took guts. Mol had to know what scrutiny she’d be under…

Beth Ann Gallagher
#52FilmsByWomen, #52FilmsByWomen, Bettie Page, Biopics, Directors, Drama, Gretchen Mol, Mary Harron, Quick Reviews, Viewing Campaigns
Apr, 23, 2016
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Spellbound by Movie’s #TCMFF Bésame Cosmetics Giveaway Contest!

When I submitted my media credential application to cover the TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF), I told them one of my coverage interests was how fans present themselves, how they dress or adorn themselves…

Beth Ann Gallagher
Bésame, Contests, Film Festivals, TCM Film Festival
Apr, 22, 2016
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The Road to #TCMFF 2016: Kate Gabrielle, “The Button Girl”

At the end of my previous post about TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF) fan buttons, I promised you an interview with an entrepreneurial artist and classic film fan. Here is is! In covering TCMFF…

Beth Ann Gallagher
Fan Art, Film Festivals, Interviews, Kate Gabrielle, TCM Fans, TCM Film Festival, The Road to #TCMFF 2016
Apr, 19, 2016
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The Road to #TCMFF 2016: Paved With Buttons?

As part of my coverage of the 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival (which I’ll abbreviate to TCMFF from hereon), I’m debuting a new feature for my blog–The Road to #TCMFF 2016. Pieces in the…

Beth Ann Gallagher
Fan Art, Film Festivals, TCM Fans, TCM Film Festival
Apr, 18, 2016
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LAMB #1785

Spellbound by Movies is now LAMB #1785! Back in January of 2013, I applied for my blog to join the LAMB (Large Association of Movie Blogs). It’s a directory of movie blogs and a community…

Beth Ann Gallagher
Anouncements, Memberships, New Membership, the LAMB
Apr, 12, 2016
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Bird of Paradise (1951) & The Power of a Great Moment

When watching Debra Paget, For Example (2015) and seeing clips of the actress’s work, I was struck by the beautiful colors and dramatic shots that could be found in many of her films, which I…