Toni
@watchingforever.bsky.social
Classic film blogger, fan of big-bug and giant octopi films. Columnist for Classic Movie Hub; board chair & writer with Classic Movie Blog Association, journalist at The Buffalo News. Lover of mopey British music. watchingforever.wordpress.com
Hallmark’s “A Newport Christmas” includes scenes from Russell Park in Akron near Buffalo. Premieres Nov. 2. #countdowntochristmas
October 31, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Hallmark’s “A Newport Christmas” includes scenes from Russell Park in Akron near Buffalo. Premieres Nov. 2. #countdowntochristmas
Remembering June Lockhart whose lengthy career was filled with many interesting roles. A favorite: "She-Wolf of London," a far better-than-it-should be 1946 psychological horror film.
October 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Remembering June Lockhart whose lengthy career was filled with many interesting roles. A favorite: "She-Wolf of London," a far better-than-it-should be 1946 psychological horror film.
Great choice - horror films should be watched all year! (I can't join you, but I look forward to next time.)
I know we're barely into September, but let's watch a classic horror film! Join us Sunday night at 8pE as we celebrate Elsa Lanchester with a watch-party of BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935)!!
#TCMParty ^JW
#TCMParty ^JW
September 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Great choice - horror films should be watched all year! (I can't join you, but I look forward to next time.)
If you're a film fan and can get to Texas for the "It Came From Texas" film fest in Garland, go for it. The fact that you can watch "Bonnie & Clyde" and then hear from their relatives is pretty amazing. Kudos to @kellykitpr.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/f...
From ‘The Alamo’ to ‘Bonnie & Clyde,’ true Texas tales shared at ‘It Came from Texas’ film festival
Large, star-studded film festivals often focus on, well, the stars. Reports from the red carpet are considered just as important (sometimes more) than the films. And movie fans are often left out b…
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September 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you're a film fan and can get to Texas for the "It Came From Texas" film fest in Garland, go for it. The fact that you can watch "Bonnie & Clyde" and then hear from their relatives is pretty amazing. Kudos to @kellykitpr.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/f...
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For those new to their classic film journey, before you tune in for TORCH SONG (1953) tonight on #TCM, trivia:
THE BAND WAGON (1953) outtake of Cyd Charisse performing "Two-Faced Woman" was used in TORCH SONG, performed by Joan Crawford (unfortunately, in blackface 🙄).
(dubbed by India Adams)
THE BAND WAGON (1953) outtake of Cyd Charisse performing "Two-Faced Woman" was used in TORCH SONG, performed by Joan Crawford (unfortunately, in blackface 🙄).
(dubbed by India Adams)
August 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
For those new to their classic film journey, before you tune in for TORCH SONG (1953) tonight on #TCM, trivia:
THE BAND WAGON (1953) outtake of Cyd Charisse performing "Two-Faced Woman" was used in TORCH SONG, performed by Joan Crawford (unfortunately, in blackface 🙄).
(dubbed by India Adams)
THE BAND WAGON (1953) outtake of Cyd Charisse performing "Two-Faced Woman" was used in TORCH SONG, performed by Joan Crawford (unfortunately, in blackface 🙄).
(dubbed by India Adams)
Rita Moreno is being honored with the George Eastman Award for contributions to the art of cinema on Oct. 29. If you can get a ticket, it’s well worth the trip to an Eastman event in the intimate Dryden Theatre in Rochester, NY.
August 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Rita Moreno is being honored with the George Eastman Award for contributions to the art of cinema on Oct. 29. If you can get a ticket, it’s well worth the trip to an Eastman event in the intimate Dryden Theatre in Rochester, NY.
See you there!
We’re thrilled to announce the special guests joining us on board this year’s TCM Classic Cruise!
We’ll see you on the Disney Magic beginning October 8th!
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4712YgX
We’ll see you on the Disney Magic beginning October 8th!
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4712YgX
August 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
See you there!
If you know of a more terrifying looking creature let me know. My thoughts on "Trilogy of Terror" at 50 via @classicmoviehub.bsky.social www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...
August 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you know of a more terrifying looking creature let me know. My thoughts on "Trilogy of Terror" at 50 via @classicmoviehub.bsky.social www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...
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With @kelleepratt.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social and @classicmoviehub.bsky.social before the final day of #Capitolfest
August 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
With @kelleepratt.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social and @classicmoviehub.bsky.social before the final day of #Capitolfest
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Counting the days until #Capitolfest 2025 with tribute stars Laura LaPlante and ZaSu Pitts.
August 8, 9, & 10!
See you rhere, @classicmoviehub.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social @alanhait.bsky.social & others!
August 8, 9, & 10!
See you rhere, @classicmoviehub.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social @alanhait.bsky.social & others!
August 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Counting the days until #Capitolfest 2025 with tribute stars Laura LaPlante and ZaSu Pitts.
August 8, 9, & 10!
See you rhere, @classicmoviehub.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social @alanhait.bsky.social & others!
August 8, 9, & 10!
See you rhere, @classicmoviehub.bsky.social @watchingforever.bsky.social @alanhait.bsky.social & others!
One of my favorite shirts I ever owned said: So many books, so little time. I thought of that when I read Raquel's lengthy list of new classic film books.
There are lots of new classic film books coming out this fall! Including these "making of" titles...
Check out my New & Upcoming Classic Film Book Roundup for the full list: www.outofthepastblog.com/2025/07/new-... #filmsky #classicfilmreading
Check out my New & Upcoming Classic Film Book Roundup for the full list: www.outofthepastblog.com/2025/07/new-... #filmsky #classicfilmreading
August 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
One of my favorite shirts I ever owned said: So many books, so little time. I thought of that when I read Raquel's lengthy list of new classic film books.
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August 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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"Why does every Negro in a film have to play a servant? How about just a Black person walking up the steps of a courthouse carrying a briefcase?”
—Myrna Loy, 1934
That's all.
📸: George Hurrell
—Myrna Loy, 1934
That's all.
📸: George Hurrell
August 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"Why does every Negro in a film have to play a servant? How about just a Black person walking up the steps of a courthouse carrying a briefcase?”
—Myrna Loy, 1934
That's all.
📸: George Hurrell
—Myrna Loy, 1934
That's all.
📸: George Hurrell
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We're celebrating Christmas in July with our friend, @jtarnold.bsky.social
LISTEN: linktr.ee/FrontRowClas...
LISTEN: linktr.ee/FrontRowClas...
July 31, 2025 at 3:40 AM
We're celebrating Christmas in July with our friend, @jtarnold.bsky.social
LISTEN: linktr.ee/FrontRowClas...
LISTEN: linktr.ee/FrontRowClas...
Truth time: I didn't always tune in during @tcmtv.bsky.social #SummerUndertheStars if I wasn't a big fan of the actor - then the obvious hit me and now I watch all the time. Plus sharing some highlights of this year's sked.
How I learned to watch – and enjoy – TCM’s ‘Summer Under the Stars’
I love Turner Classic Movies. Better yet, I am devoted to Turner Classic Movies. That must be said right at the top of this piece because I am about to make a confession you won’t like: I was not a…
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July 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Truth time: I didn't always tune in during @tcmtv.bsky.social #SummerUndertheStars if I wasn't a big fan of the actor - then the obvious hit me and now I watch all the time. Plus sharing some highlights of this year's sked.
#Moonstruck was a funny and lovely piece of nostalgia when it was made. So much of it felt like it came from life with my giant Italian-Catholic family. It somehow feels more poignant today - and somehow even funnier. #TCMParty
July 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
#Moonstruck was a funny and lovely piece of nostalgia when it was made. So much of it felt like it came from life with my giant Italian-Catholic family. It somehow feels more poignant today - and somehow even funnier. #TCMParty
This scene of Cher on her own with that glass of wine, roaring fire, soft jazz and her new clothes is surprisingly romantic. #TCMParty #Moonstruck
July 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This scene of Cher on her own with that glass of wine, roaring fire, soft jazz and her new clothes is surprisingly romantic. #TCMParty #Moonstruck
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JoAnn DiVerdi of classicfilmblog shares the significance behind her blog's tagline "Whaddya Hear? Whaddaya Say? in her CMBA new member profile. clamba.blogspot.com/2025/07/cmba-profile-joann-diverdi.html
CMBA Profile: JoAnn DiVerdi, Classicfilmblog.com
Meet JoAnn DiVerdi, one of the CMBA's newest members who writes at classicfilmblog.com -Whaddaya Hear? Whaddaya Say? JoAnn took time to...
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July 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
JoAnn DiVerdi of classicfilmblog shares the significance behind her blog's tagline "Whaddya Hear? Whaddaya Say? in her CMBA new member profile. clamba.blogspot.com/2025/07/cmba-profile-joann-diverdi.html
Some light "beach" reading about "Horror of Party Beach" - and it's not the real motorcycle gang that has a role in the film! www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...
Monsters and Matinees: Sun, sand and the ‘Horror of Party Beach’
Summer is a time when we’re drawn to oceanfront vacations with sandy beaches, rolling waves and endless sunsets. It’s a sanctuary of fun in the sun. Or is it? For 50 years, Jaws has made us afraid …
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July 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Some light "beach" reading about "Horror of Party Beach" - and it's not the real motorcycle gang that has a role in the film! www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/monster...
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Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula” went on sale in London on May 27, 1897.
May 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula” went on sale in London on May 27, 1897.
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Taking Up Room talks about The Human Comedy (1943), highlighting its heartfelt portrayal of family, small-town life, and resilience on the WWII home front. #tearjerker#CMBASpringBlogathon
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Close To Home
Grab the Kleenex… There was no shortage of tearjerker movies during the World War Two period, and one of the most successful was 1943’s The Human Comedy. The public loved it. The critic…
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May 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Taking Up Room talks about The Human Comedy (1943), highlighting its heartfelt portrayal of family, small-town life, and resilience on the WWII home front. #tearjerker#CMBASpringBlogathon
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Two women, two worlds: Now, Voyager (1942) & Baghdad Cafe (1987)journey from repression to selfhood through unlikely connections & the transformative power of cinematic metamorphosis:#tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon thelastdrivein.com/2025/05/16/p...
May 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Two women, two worlds: Now, Voyager (1942) & Baghdad Cafe (1987)journey from repression to selfhood through unlikely connections & the transformative power of cinematic metamorphosis:#tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon thelastdrivein.com/2025/05/16/p...
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Toni at Watching Forever delves into If Winter Comes (1947) a quiet, heartfelt tearjerker about kindness, compassion, and hope in the face of small-town cruelty. #tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon @watchingforever.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/05/15/i...
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May 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Toni at Watching Forever delves into If Winter Comes (1947) a quiet, heartfelt tearjerker about kindness, compassion, and hope in the face of small-town cruelty. #tearjerker #CMBASpringBlogathon @watchingforever.bsky.social watchingforever.wordpress.com/2025/05/15/i...
Jennifer Grant on the relationship between her dad Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock: “They had a shorthand - they could finish each other’s sentences.” Her intro to “To Catch a Thief” at #tcmff
April 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Jennifer Grant on the relationship between her dad Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock: “They had a shorthand - they could finish each other’s sentences.” Her intro to “To Catch a Thief” at #tcmff