Friday, November 24, 2023

In Pictures: Chita Rivera


 

Here is our 73rd installment of this very successful feature to "Love Those Classic Movies!!!" This article is simply an enjoyment via beautiful pictures of our favorite golden age classic stars. Not a lot of writing at all or tid bits or extras just simply as it is stated, "in pictures!" Hope you enjoy the leading lady and legend Chita Rivera


Chita Rivera is a magnetic force to be hold on the Broadway Stage, Motion Pictures, albums and more.  Her voice, presence, dancing embodies each and every character. A two-time Tony Winner for being the original production of "West Side Story" and "Kiss of a Spider Woman" both garnered notoriety and her Tony's. Other noteworthy productions include "Bye Bye Birdie" "Can-Can" "Guys and Dolls" "The Visit" "Chicago" "Kiss Me Kate". 

For motion pictures she starred in Sweet Charity, Chicago, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,

Diva Chita Rivera!



Sunday, October 29, 2023

In Memoriam: Matthew Perry (1969 - 2023)


 

In Memoriam: Matthew Perry

The talented actor Matthew Perry passed away today at the age of 54 years old in California. 

He will always be remembered for his 10-year success as the hilarious Chandler Bing in the gold standard sitcom; Friends (1994 - 2004). I will always remember that he embodied whom Chandler was the comedian with one-liners. We got introduced to his mother played by actress Morgan Fairchild and his father played by the actress Kathleen Turner. Chandler married Monica after what I was thrilled to see as a tryst in London came to be a long-lasting marriage. Monica proposing to Chandler on her knee and dancing to Eric Clapton with the apartment lit by candles. What a classic comedy with the perfect cast where no one took top billing it was equal footing for all. This came to airtime, salary, and the casts being always locked step together. This series is very special to me where it chronicles my high school years in the 90s and entering my career. I was one of the fans that had to buy the cd of the theme song and re-watched the entire series as of recent at least twice. 

His acting career is to also note went beyond Friends with motion pictures and series. Fools Rush In, Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip (which deserved to be on a lot longer), The Whole Nine Yards, The Ron Clark Story, Three To Tango, Serving Sara, The Whole Ten Yards, 17 Again, The Odd Couple and others starting in the 1980s. 



 





Saturday, October 7, 2023

5th Annual Goldie's: Best New Classic Leading Ladies!

 


That's right, it has been a while since our last award season, but it is BACK!


Love Those Classic Movies! (LTCM) is proud to announce that this year's Leading Ladies are right up there with years following such as Penelope Cruz, Sandra Bullock, Angela Bassett, Kate Winslet, Amy Adams, Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, and Cate Blanchett. 


2023 Recipients:

Regina Hall

Michelle Yeo

Tilda Swinton

Gillian Anderson