Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow met in 1964 at a party hosted by Truman Capote. Sinatra, who was 29 years older than Farrow, was immediately smitten with her. Farrow, who had just turned 19 at the time, was initially unimpressed by Sinatra’s advances. However, Sinatra was persistent and continued to pursue Farrow. He even began…
Category: Golden Hollywood
“Sunset Boulevard”: 1950s Film Noir Sensation
The movie Sunset Boulevard is a film noir that was directed by Billy Wilder and released in 1950. The movie was produced by Paramount Pictures, and it was one of the studio’s most successful films of the decade. At the time, color movies were the standard, yet Wilder opted to shoot the film in black…
“Bell, Book, and Candle”: A Witchy 1958 Movie
It is said that certain movies can stand the test of time—and Bell, Book and Candle is one of them. This 1958 romantic comedy-fantasy film is a cult classic that still resonates today. It is easy to see how Bell, Book, and Candle inspired the modern witch movie genre and even influenced the 1960s television…
How “Endless Summer” Changed Surf Movies and Documentaries
The 1966 surf documentary Endless Summer is widely considered one of the most important films in the history of the surf genre. Directed by Bruce Brown, this classic film follows two talented surfers on their journey around the world, from California to the Mediterranean to Africa, in search of the perfect wave. With its groundbreaking…
Remembering “An Affair to Remember”
The 1957 film, An Affair to Remember, directed by Leo McCarey, has been called one of the most romantic movies in cinematic history. Part of the reason was the palpable on-screen chemistry between the film’s stars, Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr and part can be credited to the unique directorial style of Leo McCarey. Let’s…