Jessica Pickens
@hollywoodcomet.bsky.social
Owner of Comet Over Hollywood since 2009. Gidgetologist. Dynasty fan. Chad & Jeremy enthusiast.
Annette Funicello Friday:
Annette pictured in the Jan. 1961 issue of TV Radio Mirror magazine
Annette pictured in the Jan. 1961 issue of TV Radio Mirror magazine
February 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Annette Funicello Friday:
Annette pictured in the Jan. 1961 issue of TV Radio Mirror magazine
Annette pictured in the Jan. 1961 issue of TV Radio Mirror magazine
Singer, actor Harry Belafonte is photographed getting into a Taxi cab in New York City in 1963.
February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Singer, actor Harry Belafonte is photographed getting into a Taxi cab in New York City in 1963.
Musical Monday: Jericho (1937)
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Musical Monday: Jericho (1937)
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals.In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mus…
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February 3, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Musical Monday: Jericho (1937)
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In his contract, actor, singer Paul Robeson had final say on this week's Musical Monday. Originally, the film was supposed to end differently, but Robeson asked for it to end a different way.
Full review here:
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Full review here:
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February 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
In his contract, actor, singer Paul Robeson had final say on this week's Musical Monday. Originally, the film was supposed to end differently, but Robeson asked for it to end a different way.
Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/02/02/m...
Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/02/02/m...
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer art director Cedric Gibbons sitting at his desk.
February 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer art director Cedric Gibbons sitting at his desk.
Musical Monday: Jericho (1937)
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Musical Monday: Jericho (1937)
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals.In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mus…
cometoverhollywood.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Musical Monday: Jericho (1937)
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Now Watching
Johnny Allegro (1949)
Johnny Allegro (1949)
February 2, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Now Watching
Johnny Allegro (1949)
Johnny Allegro (1949)
This is who runs this account
February 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM
This is who runs this account
Now Watching
Double Crossbones (1951)
Double Crossbones (1951)
February 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Now Watching
Double Crossbones (1951)
Double Crossbones (1951)
Love to hear this from Leslie Howard 😍
Source: Picturegoer, Aug. 1937
Source: Picturegoer, Aug. 1937
February 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Love to hear this from Leslie Howard 😍
Source: Picturegoer, Aug. 1937
Source: Picturegoer, Aug. 1937
Now Watching
The Happy Ending (1969)
The Happy Ending (1969)
February 1, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Now Watching
The Happy Ending (1969)
The Happy Ending (1969)
Really thankful to be snowed in with my parents and no one else.
February 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Really thankful to be snowed in with my parents and no one else.
Favorite first time watches of Jan. 2026:
Léon Morin, Priest (1961)
The Collector (1965)
Heathers (1989)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Identity Unknown (1945)
Honestly, a great start to a year in film.
Léon Morin, Priest (1961)
The Collector (1965)
Heathers (1989)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Identity Unknown (1945)
Honestly, a great start to a year in film.
February 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Favorite first time watches of Jan. 2026:
Léon Morin, Priest (1961)
The Collector (1965)
Heathers (1989)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Identity Unknown (1945)
Honestly, a great start to a year in film.
Léon Morin, Priest (1961)
The Collector (1965)
Heathers (1989)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Identity Unknown (1945)
Honestly, a great start to a year in film.
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This weekend @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social and I suffered through 6 episodes of Flamingo Road. Makes me laugh the similarities btwn this & Falcon Crest. Both produced by Lorimar. FC house set redressed. David Selby even had a similar scene in FR as in FC, & they used the establishing shot from FR.😂🧵
February 1, 2026 at 6:04 AM
This weekend @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social and I suffered through 6 episodes of Flamingo Road. Makes me laugh the similarities btwn this & Falcon Crest. Both produced by Lorimar. FC house set redressed. David Selby even had a similar scene in FR as in FC, & they used the establishing shot from FR.😂🧵
Romance is just around the corner for Jane ... IF she uses deodorant.
Source: Photoplay, July 1939
Source: Photoplay, July 1939
February 1, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Romance is just around the corner for Jane ... IF she uses deodorant.
Source: Photoplay, July 1939
Source: Photoplay, July 1939
"Rosebud."
I hate the snow, but I took the opportunity to photograph vintage things:
- Vintage sweater by Carroll Reed of New Hampshire
- 2001 Old Navy jacket that I've had since middle school
- My grandfather's 100-yeae-old Flexible Flier Racer sled, but I'm calling it Rosebud
I hate the snow, but I took the opportunity to photograph vintage things:
- Vintage sweater by Carroll Reed of New Hampshire
- 2001 Old Navy jacket that I've had since middle school
- My grandfather's 100-yeae-old Flexible Flier Racer sled, but I'm calling it Rosebud
January 31, 2026 at 9:19 PM
"Rosebud."
I hate the snow, but I took the opportunity to photograph vintage things:
- Vintage sweater by Carroll Reed of New Hampshire
- 2001 Old Navy jacket that I've had since middle school
- My grandfather's 100-yeae-old Flexible Flier Racer sled, but I'm calling it Rosebud
I hate the snow, but I took the opportunity to photograph vintage things:
- Vintage sweater by Carroll Reed of New Hampshire
- 2001 Old Navy jacket that I've had since middle school
- My grandfather's 100-yeae-old Flexible Flier Racer sled, but I'm calling it Rosebud
Cool, I hate it.
January 31, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Cool, I hate it.
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Billy Wilder’s response to Holocaust deniers
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January 29, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Billy Wilder’s response to Holocaust deniers
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www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
These men on the apps are apparently not paying attention to the weather forecast.
Them: "Want to get dinner on Saturday?"
Me: "It's going to snow."
Them: Sunday looks like it won't be snowing. Want to meet up?
Me: The temperatures will still be freezing and roads will be bad.
Them: "Want to get dinner on Saturday?"
Me: "It's going to snow."
Them: Sunday looks like it won't be snowing. Want to meet up?
Me: The temperatures will still be freezing and roads will be bad.
January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
These men on the apps are apparently not paying attention to the weather forecast.
Them: "Want to get dinner on Saturday?"
Me: "It's going to snow."
Them: Sunday looks like it won't be snowing. Want to meet up?
Me: The temperatures will still be freezing and roads will be bad.
Them: "Want to get dinner on Saturday?"
Me: "It's going to snow."
Them: Sunday looks like it won't be snowing. Want to meet up?
Me: The temperatures will still be freezing and roads will be bad.
All I seem to do on the dating apps is:
- Explain why I prefer pre-1968 films
- Give film recs
The Lord's work? Perhaps.
- Explain why I prefer pre-1968 films
- Give film recs
The Lord's work? Perhaps.
January 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
All I seem to do on the dating apps is:
- Explain why I prefer pre-1968 films
- Give film recs
The Lord's work? Perhaps.
- Explain why I prefer pre-1968 films
- Give film recs
The Lord's work? Perhaps.
This week's Musical Monday is based on the life of impresario Sol Hurok's life and 1946 autobiography. Full review here:
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Musical Monday: Tonight We Sing (1953)
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…
cometoverhollywood.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This week's Musical Monday is based on the life of impresario Sol Hurok's life and 1946 autobiography. Full review here:
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/01/26/m...
cometoverhollywood.com/2026/01/26/m...
Musical Monday: Tonight We Sing (1953)
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cometoverhollywood.com/2026/01/26/m...
Musical Monday: Tonight We Sing (1953)
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…
cometoverhollywood.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Musical Monday: Tonight We Sing (1953)
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January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Am I prepared for the ice storm? You bet I am.
January 25, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Am I prepared for the ice storm? You bet I am.