Category Archives: movies

Break Out the Popcorn

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Are you still taking up real estate on your couch? Well, for this week’s Raves n Faves I have some fantabulous films for you, by the clever and controversial director, Otto Preminger. They’ve got power, … Continue reading →

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If You Knew Ozu Like I Know Ozu

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s everybody doing? Planning on nestling down in front of your TV this weekend? Well, I have some terrific Raves n Faves for you. Five of my favorite movies by Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu. Now … Continue reading →

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Pathe Knew How to Make Them Grand

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! For my Raves n Faves this week, I am sharing some of my all-time favorite things, Pathe films. There are so many great ones, but I am focusing in on some fantabulously glamourous ones. Just … Continue reading →

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Movies Worth Making Time For

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s your week going? I know, they do happen fast, don’t they? Already time for raves n faves Thursday. This week I have some great movies for you with a stunner of a movie star, … Continue reading →

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