Raquel Stecher
@raquelstecher.bsky.social
Film Historian and Critic. Writer for TCM, Quelle Movies. Co-host of the #CineHistorians podcast. Passionate about world cinema.
www.raquelstecher.com
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Star of the Month: Rock Hudson
Tuesdays in November | 20 MoviesIn celebration of his centennial, TCM will be honoring Rock Hudson with a month-long tribute every Tuesday in November. Born November 17th, 1925, in Winnetka, Illi...
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My latest article for @tcmtv.bsky.social: Star of the Month: Rock Hudson
A month long celebration for Hudson's centennial!
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A month long celebration for Hudson's centennial!
www.tcm.com/articles/Pro...
If you're from Massachusetts like me, saying Worcestershire Sauce correctly is no problem at all. We have the Worcester part down pat and the rest is easy.
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If you're from Massachusetts like me, saying Worcestershire Sauce correctly is no problem at all. We have the Worcester part down pat and the rest is easy.
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#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discusses the lamp post motif in Bicycle Thieves (1948) #filmsky
November 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discusses the lamp post motif in Bicycle Thieves (1948) #filmsky
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#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @raquelstecher.bsky.social talks about one of her favorite films, Akira Kurosawa’s One Wonderful Sunday (1947) and why it would make for a good double bill with Bicycle Thieves (1948). #filmsky
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @raquelstecher.bsky.social talks about one of her favorite films, Akira Kurosawa’s One Wonderful Sunday (1947) and why it would make for a good double bill with Bicycle Thieves (1948). #filmsky
Out for Thai with my mom. 💞
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Out for Thai with my mom. 💞
Pope Leo XIV shared his four favorite films:
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Ordinary People (1980)
Life is Beautiful (1997)
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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Ordinary People (1980)
Life is Beautiful (1997)
www.tiktok.com/@varietymaga...
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Pope Leo XIV shared his four favorite films:
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Ordinary People (1980)
Life is Beautiful (1997)
www.tiktok.com/@varietymaga...
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Ordinary People (1980)
Life is Beautiful (1997)
www.tiktok.com/@varietymaga...
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It was called THE BICYCLE THIEF when it was in THE PLAYER and that’s what first made me seek it out. I don’t like the title BICYCLE THIEVES because it’s a spoiler.
#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @raquelstecher.bsky.social discusses the history of the English language version of the title Bicycle Thieves and how for a time it went by the singular The Bicycle Thief. #filmsky
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It was called THE BICYCLE THIEF when it was in THE PLAYER and that’s what first made me seek it out. I don’t like the title BICYCLE THIEVES because it’s a spoiler.
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#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @raquelstecher.bsky.social discusses the history of the English language version of the title Bicycle Thieves and how for a time it went by the singular The Bicycle Thief. #filmsky
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @raquelstecher.bsky.social discusses the history of the English language version of the title Bicycle Thieves and how for a time it went by the singular The Bicycle Thief. #filmsky
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apnews.com/article/sall... Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actress, has died at age 84. Known for her roles in "The Sting" and the Oscar-nominated "Anna," Kirkland died on Tuesday.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
apnews.com/article/sall... Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
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I’m saddened to hear of the death of Homayoun Ershadi, who gave one of the great performances in one of the greatest films, Taste of Cherry. english.alarabiya.net/amp/life-sty...
Iranian actor Ershadi dies at 78 after battle with cancer
Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi died at 78 on Tuesday after a battle with cancer, state news agency IRNA reported.Ershadi rose to international fame with
english.alarabiya.net
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I’m saddened to hear of the death of Homayoun Ershadi, who gave one of the great performances in one of the greatest films, Taste of Cherry. english.alarabiya.net/amp/life-sty...
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Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese actor of Ran, Yojimbo and Harakiri, dies aged 92 @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese actor of Ran, Yojimbo and Harakiri, dies aged 92
Star of Japan’s cinematic golden age, who collaborated with Kurosawa and played the lead in Kobayashi’s Human Condition trilogy, died from pneumonia
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November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese actor of Ran, Yojimbo and Harakiri, dies aged 92 @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
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Tatsuya Nakadai with Izumi Yukimura in a publicity photo 🖤
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tatsuya Nakadai with Izumi Yukimura in a publicity photo 🖤
Today's mood 😎
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today's mood 😎
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#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discusses the collaborations between Bicycle Thieves (1948) director Vittorio de Sica and writer Cesare Zavattini.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#CineHistorians Podcast co-host @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discusses the collaborations between Bicycle Thieves (1948) director Vittorio de Sica and writer Cesare Zavattini.
Me when I receive an FYC email but there's no link to watch the movie.
November 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Me when I receive an FYC email but there's no link to watch the movie.
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🌹✨MARK YOUR CALENDARS🌹✨
Wong Kar Wai's first-ever TV series BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI will premiere exclusively on the Criterion Channel beginning November 24!
Wong Kar Wai's first-ever TV series BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI will premiere exclusively on the Criterion Channel beginning November 24!
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🌹✨MARK YOUR CALENDARS🌹✨
Wong Kar Wai's first-ever TV series BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI will premiere exclusively on the Criterion Channel beginning November 24!
Wong Kar Wai's first-ever TV series BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI will premiere exclusively on the Criterion Channel beginning November 24!
Finally watched Honey Don't and I loved it. I understand the pushback it's gotten. But I'm here for B-movies that are more about style and energy than they are about plot. This was so fun. More lesbian detective movies please!
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Finally watched Honey Don't and I loved it. I understand the pushback it's gotten. But I'm here for B-movies that are more about style and energy than they are about plot. This was so fun. More lesbian detective movies please!
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"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Reconnecting with my tomboy self and I'm really happy about it.
November 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Reconnecting with my tomboy self and I'm really happy about it.
I think it's time to sunset Selling Sunset.
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I think it's time to sunset Selling Sunset.
The latest episode of The #CineHistorians Podcast is now on YouTube!
We discuss Vittorio De Sica's neorealist classic Bicycle Thieves (1948) www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JYk...
We discuss Vittorio De Sica's neorealist classic Bicycle Thieves (1948) www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JYk...
S2E3: Bicycle Thieves (1948) and Vittorio De Sica
YouTube video by The CineHistorians Podcast
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November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The latest episode of The #CineHistorians Podcast is now on YouTube!
We discuss Vittorio De Sica's neorealist classic Bicycle Thieves (1948) www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JYk...
We discuss Vittorio De Sica's neorealist classic Bicycle Thieves (1948) www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JYk...
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New on The #CineHistorians Podcast! @raquelstecher.bsky.social and @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discuss Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves (1948). This is the third episode in our season dedicated to the Sight & Sound list of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts!
Available wherever you listen to podcasts!
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New on The #CineHistorians Podcast! @raquelstecher.bsky.social and @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discuss Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves (1948). This is the third episode in our season dedicated to the Sight & Sound list of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts!
Available wherever you listen to podcasts!
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This reminded me of the short film I'm Not a Robot.
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This reminded me of the short film I'm Not a Robot.
If I watched a movie and I can't log it on Letterboxd because the site is down, did I even watch the movie. 🤔
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If I watched a movie and I can't log it on Letterboxd because the site is down, did I even watch the movie. 🤔
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Our team is aware of a current outage on the site and app. Be back soon 🧡💚💙
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our team is aware of a current outage on the site and app. Be back soon 🧡💚💙