Category: Katharine Hepburn

Actresses, Bette Davis, Crime, Drama, Horror, Katharine Hepburn, Laurence Harvey, Natalie Wood, Oscars, Spies & Secret Agents, Tab Hunter, TCM, Thrillers, Westerns, Women

Bad Movie Mothers We Love to Hate

TCM is celebrating Mother’s Day (Note: this was originally published in 2014) with a great program of classic films showcasing notable mothers. While looking over Sunday’s line-up I was surprised to spot NOW, VOYAGER (1942), which features Gladys Cooper as the incredibly cold and domineering mother of Bette Davis. Cooper won an Oscar nomination for her memorable performance and went on to play another overbearing mother … Continue reading Bad Movie Mothers We Love to Hate

Kimberly Lindbergs
Actresses, Katharine Hepburn, Movie Reviews, TCM, Women

COURAGE CONQUERS DEATH IN CHRISTOPHER STRONG

I can still recall the first time that I saw Dorothy Arzner’s Christopher Strong (1933). I was just a teenager flipping channels one lazy afternoon and suddenly the opening credits appeared on my television. I noticed Colin Clive’s name so I paused. I was familiar with the actor thanks to his role as Doctor Frankenstein and I was a big fan. The wonderfully eerie theme for Christopher Strong was … Continue reading COURAGE CONQUERS DEATH IN CHRISTOPHER STRONG

Kimberly Lindbergs
Actresses, American Cinema, Drama, FilmStruck, Katharine Hepburn, Movie Reviews, Politics

Donald Ogden Stewart: Katharine Hepburn’s Secret Weapon in KEEPER OF THE FLAME (1943)

You may not recognize Donald Ogden Stewart’s name but if you are a classic film fan you’re probably familiar with his work. Stewart’s ability to write snappy dialogue and adapt popular plays for the screen made him one of the highest paid screenwriters in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. And throughout his career, Stewart regularly worked with actress Katharine Hepburn. The pair made five … Continue reading Donald Ogden Stewart: Katharine Hepburn’s Secret Weapon in KEEPER OF THE FLAME (1943)

Kimberly Lindbergs
Alain Delon, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Bette Davis, Clint Eastwood, David Cronenberg, David Hemmings, David Lean, Horror, Katharine Hepburn, Ken Russell, Peter Lorre, Stanley Kubrick, Steve McQueen, Terence Stamp, Westerns

February & March at The Movie Morlocks

I’ve been neglecting Cinebeats again. Having a hard time getting back into the swing of things around here and other endeavors are keeping me from the blog. But I thought I’d finally update with a quick list of some highlights from my February & Mach contributions to TCM’s Movie Morlocks. You can read all the articles by following the links below. – Wanna Rumble? Excerpt: … Continue reading February & March at The Movie Morlocks

Kimberly Lindbergs
Diana Rigg, Gay Interest, Katharine Hepburn, Oscars, TCM

Girls WIll Be Boys

Dame Diana Rigg in THEATRE OF BLOOD (1973) Last week I compiled a lengthy list of some of the most interesting examples of female actors who have portrayed men (or dressed in male clothing) for a particular role at the Movie Morlocks. It was inspired by the recent Oscar nominations for Glenn Close and her costar Janet McTeer in ALBERT NOBBS (2011). The piece (which … Continue reading Girls WIll Be Boys

Kimberly Lindbergs
Actresses, American Cinema, Katharine Hepburn, Movie Reviews, Romance, TCM

Courage Conquers Death

Katharine Hepburn in Christopher Strong (1933) On Friday, August 20th, TCM is devoting the day to the celebrated actress Katharine Hepburn as part of their ongoing Summer Under the Stars event. I really enjoy Summer Under the Stars and this year some of my favorite actors and actresses have been featured. I thought it would be fun to highlight one of my favorite Katherine Hepburn … Continue reading Courage Conquers Death

Kimberly Lindbergs
Actresses, Ann-Margret, Anna Karina, Ava Gardner, Barbara Shelley, Barbara Steele, Bette Davis, Brigitte Bardot, Carroll Baker, Catherine Deneuve, Claudia Cardinale, Delphine Seyrig, Edwige Fenech, Elizabeth Taylor, Florinda Bolkan, Gene Tierney, Ingrid Pitt, Isabelle Adjani, Julie Christie, Katharine Hepburn, Marisa Mell, Meiko Kaji, Monica Vitti, Natalie Wood, Pamela Franklin, Rants & Raves, Ursula Andress

The Eyes Have It

My blogging buddy Peter Nellhaus over at Coffee, Coffee and more Coffee has asked me to contribute my own list of “20 Favorite Actresses” to a new film meme making the rounds of the blogosphere. Frankly I was just going to blow him off and ignore his request because these meme things tend to make me nuts but Peter is too nice a guy to … Continue reading The Eyes Have It

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