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My Library/Day 78: The Film Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to Film and the Film Industry by Ephraim Katz

Posted on March 18, 2024 by maedez

DAY 78:

My Library/Day 77: A History of Ireland by Mike Cronin

Posted on March 17, 2024 by maedez

DAY 77:

My Library/Day 74: Columbus Vignettes by Bill Arter

Posted on March 16, 2024 by maedez

DAY 74:

My Library/Day 70: Inside Oscar: The Unofficial History of the Academy Awards by Mason Wiley and Damien Bona

Posted on March 10, 2024 by maedez

DAY 70:

My Library/Day 63: 1900 by Rebecca West

Posted on March 3, 2024 by maedez

DAY 63:

My Library/Day 55: Miss Cranston’s Omnibus by Anna Blair

Posted on February 24, 2024 by maedez

DAY 55:

My Library/Day 51: The Little Magazine: A History and a Bibliography

Posted on February 20, 2024 by maedez

DAY 51:

My Library/Day 48: Born for Liberty: A History of Women in America by Sara M. Evans

Posted on February 17, 2024 by maedez

DAY 48:

My Library/Day 42: Mary Queen of Scots by Marjorie Bowen

Posted on February 11, 2024 by maedez

DAY 42:

My Library/Day 40: London: The Biography by Peter Ackroyd

Posted on February 9, 2024 by maedez

DAY 40:

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!