Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
TCM Bob Schedule for January
As always, check your local listings for exact start time in your area!
Saturday, Jan. 17
10 p.m. Earl Of Chicago, The (1939)
A Chicago gangster inherits a British title. Cast: Robert Montgomery, Edward Arnold, Reginald Owen. Dir: Richard Thorpe.
Friday, January 23
7:30 a.m. Last Of Mrs. Cheyney, The (1937)
A chic jewel thief in England falls in love with one of her marks. Cast: Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, William Powell. Dir: Richard Boleslawski.
Saturday, Jan. 17
10 p.m. Earl Of Chicago, The (1939)
A Chicago gangster inherits a British title. Cast: Robert Montgomery, Edward Arnold, Reginald Owen. Dir: Richard Thorpe.
Friday, January 23
7:30 a.m. Last Of Mrs. Cheyney, The (1937)
A chic jewel thief in England falls in love with one of her marks. Cast: Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, William Powell. Dir: Richard Boleslawski.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
2009 Calendar - We Need You!
It's time for a new year and that means it's time for the 2009 Robert Montgomery "printable" calendar (the third annual to be specific).
If you have any high-res photos you would like to contribute for the monthly calendar, please leave a comment or contact me via email. More details to come.
If you have any high-res photos you would like to contribute for the monthly calendar, please leave a comment or contact me via email. More details to come.
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Business of Movies
When I'm not playing blogger, I have a full time job in an office. Sounds exciting, doesn't it. Participating in office politics, managing projects, and turning gray has given me a warped interest in "office" films. Some that come to mind:
Female (1933)
Aside from eating her mates alive, it's awesome to see a female CEO (Ruth Chatterton) in the early 30s. Love the assertiveness.
Mildred Pierce (1945)
Another strong-willed businesswoman, Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford) builds up quite the restaurant business only to have murder get in the way. Ok, the murder & business part don't go together (well...), but she has strong management skills.
Executive Suite (1954)
The company president collapses dead and the fun begins. Just adding a dime a year to the dividend...
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)
Yes, someone who is no one can become someone in a big company. In this case it's WWW - World Wide Wickets. I just like saying that. In real life, people sing in the office just as often as in this film - but no dancing. Unlike WWW's office, my office is lacking the presence of Robert Q. Lewis.
Office Space (1999)
The king of office movies (where is your TPS report?) If you live your work day in cubicle-land, you can probably recite the lines to this movie. Do you have your red Swingline? Careful with the audio if you have young ears around (or a boss):
Holiday (1938)
Johnny (Cary Grant) wants to "retire" now rather than wait til he gets old. Amen.
Female (1933)
Aside from eating her mates alive, it's awesome to see a female CEO (Ruth Chatterton) in the early 30s. Love the assertiveness.
Mildred Pierce (1945)
Another strong-willed businesswoman, Mildred Pierce (Joan Crawford) builds up quite the restaurant business only to have murder get in the way. Ok, the murder & business part don't go together (well...), but she has strong management skills.
Executive Suite (1954)
The company president collapses dead and the fun begins. Just adding a dime a year to the dividend...
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)
Yes, someone who is no one can become someone in a big company. In this case it's WWW - World Wide Wickets. I just like saying that. In real life, people sing in the office just as often as in this film - but no dancing. Unlike WWW's office, my office is lacking the presence of Robert Q. Lewis.
Office Space (1999)
The king of office movies (where is your TPS report?) If you live your work day in cubicle-land, you can probably recite the lines to this movie. Do you have your red Swingline? Careful with the audio if you have young ears around (or a boss):
Holiday (1938)
Johnny (Cary Grant) wants to "retire" now rather than wait til he gets old. Amen.
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