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Gilbert Speaks On Mary Pickford’s Sparrows

2 May

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It was another sleepless night: my father dropping by with a few recently departed souls; I was stressing out because I’m in the middle of publishing one book as I begin work on another book about the ghosts in my attic. After sending Fred and his friend on their merry way, I decided to watch some television. Whenever I can’t sleep, I always turn to the Turner Classic Movie Channel. This time I was treated to a 1926 film called Sparrows. Do you know who Mary Pickford is? You will after the jump. Continue reading

Remembering Actor Christopher Lee

2 Nov

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I’ve always loved the classic films and I’m a big fan of Turner Classic Movies thanks to a fellow Biff Bam Pop friend. Glenn Walker and his lovely bride have even gone on a few of the TCM cruises, which I’m planning on doing if I can talk hubby into joining me. My favorite classic films offered by TCM are science fiction and horror. One of my favorite stars of horror films is Christopher Lee and he was recently TCM’s Star of the Month. Although Christopher Lee did not fit the normal concept of what was expected of our monsters, his good looks did not hinder his scaring the bejeebers out of us. What were your favorite Lee films? Meet me after the jump to find out mine. Continue reading