Tag Archives: 50’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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The Good LIFE

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Is your life feeling weird these days. Take heart, it will get better. In the meantime, to help you pass the days, I’ve found a real treat for you. Why not take a gander at … 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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Turns Out it is Not All About Eve

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I trust you had a great weekend. Yours truly certainly did. Let me tell you all about it… It all started Saturday morning when I was just about to go out the door to run … 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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The Joneses Need to Keep up with Me…

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know the saying, “keeping up with the Joneses?” Well, the only Joneses I know personally (that would be Jay, Jill and their children Johnny and Janey yeah, that’s right…) quite frankly bore me to … 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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