Tag Archives: 1950’s 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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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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Rock Hudson, Doris Day Will Chase the Winter Blues Away

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Almost everyone everywhere is telling yours truly how the winter blahs are getting them down. Well, never fear, raves n faves Thursday is here! I’ve got a fantastic triple bill suggestion for you to hunker … Continue reading →

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How About a Little Variety with your Christmas Movies?

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And poof, Thursday’s here. Just in time for my Raves n Faves for the weekend. This week, I’ve got some movies to add to your holiday viewing. Now we all love A Miracle on 34th … Continue reading →

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Fright Night!

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Happy Hallowe’en, guys and dolls! Hope you have more treats than tricks this year, or in my case, all my tricks become fun treats, if you know what I mean ;-). Of course, I’m that kind of gal. Did you … Continue reading →

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Whatcha Watching?

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How is your summer going? Don’t you just love it? I certainly do. And do you know what rounds out a fabulous day out in the sun, surf and sand? A fun movie from my … Continue reading →

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So What’s Happening Today, Barbara Jean?

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  And wordpress, thanks for asking.  Let’s see, on this day in September, 1957 (the 7th, to be precise), Santa Lucia was still all agog over the recent murder of town doyenne Constance Stearns-Montgomery  (check out … Continue reading →

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