What is it about the game of golf that makes good cinema? We can barely keep our eyes open during the PGA Tour. Its tranquil vibes are more relaxing than a glass of warm milk. And we can't name but a handful of players: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, er... Is there a famous "Dave" in there? Still, we could pop in and enjoy at least a dozen films about the sport at a moment's notice on a lazy Saturday afternoon. There's something majestic about the luscious greens, the stillness of the crowd, the whispered play-by-play, and the distant thwack of a ball that translates to the big screen.
Or maybe it's the class struggle, as golf is seen as a gentleman's sport designed for the wealthy. A round of golf at Pebble Beach will set you back nearly 600! Or perhaps we're intoxicated by the psychology of the game,...
Or maybe it's the class struggle, as golf is seen as a gentleman's sport designed for the wealthy. A round of golf at Pebble Beach will set you back nearly 600! Or perhaps we're intoxicated by the psychology of the game,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
A bigger and brighter film debut couldn’t be imagined … Doris Day became America’s sweetheart in Michael Curtiz’s peppy production, graced with a witty script and several catchy, radio-ready song hits. And the color is better than new in this impressive Blu-ray remastering job — Woody Bredell’s Technicolor hues are literally eye-popping. It’s great fun seeing Ms. Day invent her natural, fresh-faced screen persona right before our eyes.
Romance on the High Seas
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1948 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 99 min. / It’s Magic / Street Date June 16, 2020 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Doris Day, Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Don DeFore, Oscar Levant, S.Z. Sakall, Fortunio Bonanova, Eric Blore, Franklin Pangborn, Sir Lancelot, Barbara Bates, George N. Neise, Maila Nurmi, Grady Sutton.
Cinematography: Elwood Bredell
Film Editor: Rudi Fehr
Art Direction: Anton Grot
Special Effects: Robert Burks, Wilfrid M. Cline, David Curtiz
Original Music: Ray Heindorf, Oscar Levant
Written by Julius J. Epstein,...
Romance on the High Seas
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1948 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 99 min. / It’s Magic / Street Date June 16, 2020 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Doris Day, Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Don DeFore, Oscar Levant, S.Z. Sakall, Fortunio Bonanova, Eric Blore, Franklin Pangborn, Sir Lancelot, Barbara Bates, George N. Neise, Maila Nurmi, Grady Sutton.
Cinematography: Elwood Bredell
Film Editor: Rudi Fehr
Art Direction: Anton Grot
Special Effects: Robert Burks, Wilfrid M. Cline, David Curtiz
Original Music: Ray Heindorf, Oscar Levant
Written by Julius J. Epstein,...
- 7/21/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
The Caddy screens at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium (470 East Lockwood) Friday August 3rd. The movie starts at 7:30.
The Caddy is a Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis comedy from 1953. It’s directed by Norman Taurog and also stars Donna Reed & Barbara Bates. Also featured are some leading professional golfers of the time.
This is one of the most beloved Martin & Lewis movie that sticks rigidly to the formula that made them so popular. Jerry causes mayhem but always endears in doing so, while Dean croons and catches the eye of the ladies. Plot is told in flashback as the popular duo, now big musical hall stars, shows how they got together courtesy of golf. Cue some goofing around on golf courses and chaos unbound as Jerry upsets the upper class toffs of society. Cue carnage in a department store and chaos on the golf course.
Dean sings the Oscar nominated “That’s Amore,...
The Caddy is a Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis comedy from 1953. It’s directed by Norman Taurog and also stars Donna Reed & Barbara Bates. Also featured are some leading professional golfers of the time.
This is one of the most beloved Martin & Lewis movie that sticks rigidly to the formula that made them so popular. Jerry causes mayhem but always endears in doing so, while Dean croons and catches the eye of the ladies. Plot is told in flashback as the popular duo, now big musical hall stars, shows how they got together courtesy of golf. Cue some goofing around on golf courses and chaos unbound as Jerry upsets the upper class toffs of society. Cue carnage in a department store and chaos on the golf course.
Dean sings the Oscar nominated “That’s Amore,...
- 7/30/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Mickey Rooney movie schedule (Pt): TCM on August 13 See previous post: “Mickey Rooney Movies: Music and Murder.” Photo: Mickey Rooney ca. 1940. 3:00 Am Death On The Diamond (1934). Director: Edward Sedgwick. Cast: Robert Young, Madge Evans, Nat Pendleton, Mickey Rooney. Bw-71 mins. 4:15 Am A Midsummer Night’S Dream (1935). Director: Max Reinhardt and William Dieterle. Cast: James Cagney, Dick Powell, Olivia de Havilland, Ross Alexander, Anita Louise, Mickey Rooney, Joe E. Brown, Victor Jory, Ian Hunter, Verree Teasdale, Jean Muir, Frank McHugh, Grant Mitchell, Hobart Cavanaugh, Dewey Robinson, Hugh Herbert, Arthur Treacher, Otis Harlan, Helen Westcott, Fred Sale, Billy Barty, Rags Ragland. Bw-143 mins. 6:45 Am A Family Affair (1936). Director: George B. Seitz. Cast: Mickey Rooney, Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden. Bw-69 mins. 8:00 Am Boys Town (1938). Director: Norman Taurog. Cast: Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton, Gene Reynolds, Edward Norris, Addison Richards, Minor Watson, Jonathan Hale,...
- 8/13/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Doris Day movies: TCM’s ‘Summer Under the Stars 2013′ lineup continues (photo: Doris Day in ‘Calamity Jane’ publicity shot) Doris Day, who turned 89 last April 3, is Turner Classic Movies’ 2013 “Summer Under the Stars” star on Friday, August 2. (Doris Day, by the way, still looks great. Check out "Doris Day Today.") Doris Day movies, of course, are frequently shown on TCM. Why? Well, TCM is owned by the megaconglomerate Time Warner, which also happens to own (among myriad other things) the Warner Bros. film library, which includes not only the Doris Day movies made at Warners from 1948 to 1955, but also Day’s MGM films as well (and the overwhelming majority of MGM releases up to 1986). My point: Don’t expect any Doris Day movie rarity on Friday — in fact, I don’t think such a thing exists. Doris Day is ‘Calamity Jane’ If you haven’t watched David Butler’s musical...
- 8/1/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
We said goodbye to Lisa Vian Hunter in last week's episode of Fashion Star, but we're straight into a new challenge with this instalment! The designers are tasked with creating a living window display... in teams! Back as mentors are Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos, while the buyers - Caprice Willard from Macy's, Terron Schaefer from Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nicole Christie from H&M - are all hoping to be impressed with the contestants' clothes... So let's get the show underway! Barbara Bates and Nikki Poulos There's tension straight away between Barbara and Nikki as they struggle to come up with a theme for their window. "Her style is not my style," Nikki complains - and she tells Barbara that she hates the idea of making the window have a story. For her part, (more)...
- 4/11/2012
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
"Fashion Star" is in full swing and in Episode 4, a couple designers made their very first sales of the season.
At Macy's, Barbara Bates made her first sale - but she sold two items to the department store, a sleeveless, printed, halter shirtdress and a sleeveless hooded halter dress. The hooded dress is retailing for $79.00 and the shirtdress is at $99.00.
H&M continues to be in love with Sarah Parrot's designs, as she sold a red dress and a white dress to the retail outlet. H&M also bought a long patterned jersey dress by Nikki Poulos. Sarah's designs are selling for $24.95 (red dress) and $39.95 (white dress), while Nikki's dress is selling for $34.95.
And at Saks Fifth Avenue, Kara Laricks tailcoat jacket is selling for $395 (and it is a very cool design), while Luciana Scarabello made her first sale with a beaded, orchid-colored dress that is retailing for $225.
Do you...
At Macy's, Barbara Bates made her first sale - but she sold two items to the department store, a sleeveless, printed, halter shirtdress and a sleeveless hooded halter dress. The hooded dress is retailing for $79.00 and the shirtdress is at $99.00.
H&M continues to be in love with Sarah Parrot's designs, as she sold a red dress and a white dress to the retail outlet. H&M also bought a long patterned jersey dress by Nikki Poulos. Sarah's designs are selling for $24.95 (red dress) and $39.95 (white dress), while Nikki's dress is selling for $34.95.
And at Saks Fifth Avenue, Kara Laricks tailcoat jacket is selling for $395 (and it is a very cool design), while Luciana Scarabello made her first sale with a beaded, orchid-colored dress that is retailing for $225.
Do you...
- 4/4/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Rewind time from NBC, as last night on .Fashion Star,. the remaining designers were challenged with executing one high end and one mass market garment. .Fashion Star. brings 14 unknown designers together for chance to win a multi-million dollar prize to launch their collections in three of America.s largest retailers: Macy.s, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue. The series features host and executive producer Elle Macpherson along with celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos. Five hopeful designers. garments were purchased by three of America.s top retailers: Macy.s, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue. Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos helped guide contestants Barbara Bates, Kara Laricks, Luciana Scarabello, Nikki Poulos and Sarah Parrott in constructing...
- 4/4/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
We said goodbye to Oscar Fierro on last week's edition of Fashion Star, but it's time to move on and welcome in some summer looks! The contestants have been asked to create clothes for the summer season for tonight's episode. The mentors - Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson and John Varvatos - and the buyers - Macy's Caprice Willard, Saks Fifth Avenue's Terron Schaefer and H&M's Nicole Christie - are back. And after a performance of 'Party Rock Anthem' from Lmfao and Quest Crew, it's time to get down to business... Orly Shani, Barbara Bates and Ronnie Escalante In the design studio, Orly admits that she's missing her family... and when Nicole questions her choice of prints things get even more tense and she's soon in tears, explaining that she feels (more)...
- 3/28/2012
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
We brought you introductions to Fashion Star hopefuls Barbara Bates and Edmond Newton yesterday, and now it's time to meet another two designers hoping to win the multi-million dollar prize to launch their collections in three of America's largest retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue. Kara Laricks used to be a fourth grade teacher before taking a leap of faith and pursuing her fashion dreams. The Manhattan resident sells her designs at a Saturday market in Soho, and thinks it's sexy when a woman can take masculine-inspired clothing and make it her own. Watch Kara Laricks introduce herself below:
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- 3/8/2012
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
NBC's brand new design competition Fashion Star is just around the corner, so now is a good time to get acquainted with the 14 designers hoping to impress mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos - not to mention representatives from three of America's top retailers - and win the multi-million dollar prize. > Fashion Star - watch a video preview of NBC's new competition Meet two of Fashion Star's hopeful designers in the videos below, and then check back tomorrow (March 8) for introductions to more contestants. Barbara Bates has 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, and has worked with icons like Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan. The 55-year-old from Chicago, Illinois is a breast cancer survivor who began her career (more)...
- 3/7/2012
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
It took a while, but finally the complete and final 2010 Black Harvest Film Festival in Chicago has been announced. Over 40 movies in every category from feature film to shorts, documentaries, dramas (such as Bilal’s Stand pictured), comedies and everything else in between. All the films will be screened at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago located at 164 N. State St in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Opening night is Friday August 6th and the festival continues throughout the month until Thursday Sept. 2 with a special advance screening of Tanya Hamilton’s Night Captures Us with Ms. Hamilton present. Of course I will be there too on most nights, so if you ever had the desire to punch me out for any of my articles on S & A now here’s your chance. (Not that I encourage it though…)
The complete list below:
The Gene Siskel Film Center welcomes...
Opening night is Friday August 6th and the festival continues throughout the month until Thursday Sept. 2 with a special advance screening of Tanya Hamilton’s Night Captures Us with Ms. Hamilton present. Of course I will be there too on most nights, so if you ever had the desire to punch me out for any of my articles on S & A now here’s your chance. (Not that I encourage it though…)
The complete list below:
The Gene Siskel Film Center welcomes...
- 7/6/2010
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
It was just confirmed today that Tamra Davis’ documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child about the pioneering and tragically self destructive artist, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this winter, will be screened at this year’s Black Harvest Film Festival in Chicago (starting on Aug. 6) before its theatrical run. Here’s the trailer for the film:
Also making it’s world premiere at the festival is Chicago filmmaker and TV producer Beverly Price’s documentary India of K Town about the unique friendship between India Meadows, a young woman who’s lived a rough and tragic life, and acclaimed fashion designer Barbara Bates. “K-Town” by the way is a local slang expression for a section of the West side of Chicago in which all the street names begin with the letter “K”. Here’s the trailer for that film:...
Also making it’s world premiere at the festival is Chicago filmmaker and TV producer Beverly Price’s documentary India of K Town about the unique friendship between India Meadows, a young woman who’s lived a rough and tragic life, and acclaimed fashion designer Barbara Bates. “K-Town” by the way is a local slang expression for a section of the West side of Chicago in which all the street names begin with the letter “K”. Here’s the trailer for that film:...
- 6/10/2010
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
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