Monday, October 31, 2016

CMBA Blog Profile: Once Upon a Screen






The CMBA profiles two classic movie blogs per month, on the 1st and 15th of the month. Today we're featuring Aurora from Once Upon a Screen.

The site Once Upon a Screen is like an online film festival, organized and presented by writer and Movies and More co-host Aurora.

Aurora presents a stunning variety of films – plus celebrity bios and classic radio/television shows – with a wealth of knowledge and a delightful sense of humour. Like most people who organize film festivals, she clearly has a passion for movies and the stories behind them.

One example is her recent spotlight on the Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon collaboration.

The blog posts that are most memorable to me personally are the ones I had the most fun writing, such as ‘The Wilder-Lemmon Affair’,” says Aurora. “They are one of my favorite directors and one of my favorite actors. I enjoyed reading (again) how two people whose work I admire also admired and appreciated each other. Together these two men encompass what I love about film – when the heart and the intellect coalesce to form the perfect whole.”

You can read her post HERE.

Monday, October 10, 2016

Hollywood on Hollywood, the CMBA Fall Blogathon!

The Classic Movie Blog Association is proud to present its fall blogathon, Hollywood on Hollywood, running from October 17th to 21st. Please tune into the blogs below on the dates listed to read some writers discussing how the movie capital of the world has turned its lens in on itself!


Tuesday, October 4, 2016

The 2016 CMBA Awards - Results

The 2016 CMBA Awards came and went in a flash this year, but, nevertheless, our members submitted a number of great entries, all of which are available to view and read through the links posted below.

Speaking on behalf of the CMBA board, I would like to thank all of the members who took the time to read these entries and vote for their favorites. And a hearty congratulations to all of our winners!!

Best Film Review (Drama)

Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936) - CAFTAN WOMAN


Best Film Review ( Musical )

The Gang's All Here (1943) - SECOND SIGHT CINEMA

Best Classic Movie Article

Hal Roach and the "Lot" of Fun - CAFTAN WOMAN

Best Classic Movie Series

History Through Hollywood - THE BLONDE AT THE FILM

Best Profile of a Classic Movie Performer or Filmmaker
Harry Carey and Harry Carey, Jr. - CAFTAN WOMAN

Best Blog Event

The 2016 TCM Summer Under the Stars Blogathon - JOURNEYS IN CLASSIC FILM

Best Classic Movie Blog Design

Cinema Crossroads