Love Letters to Old Hollywood

The epitome of wit, sophistication, elegance, and fun, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are enduring icons whose films will never cease to delight audiences. Their solo work continues to inspire people, while their collaborations are unforgettable pieces of art. Last year, In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood's Crystal and I hosted our first Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Blogathon , and I'm thrilled to say we're bringing it back! Choosing the dates for this event was a bit tricky given our schedules, but we decided to host this on Dec. 28-30. Obviously, this is very close to Christmas and New Year's, which is why we thought it best to announce now and give people plenty of time to write their pieces. (Personally, I find the cozy glamour associated with these holidays to be more than fitting for our favorite dancing duo!) Here are our rules: 1) You can write about anything relating to Fred and Ginger: their collaborations, their other films, their TV app

A fierce and brilliant woman, Katharine Hepburn was a thorough original. She turned Hollywood upside down with her unapologetic attitude, her eccentric personality, and her closet full of pants. It’s safe to say that the filmmaking industry hasn’t been the same since. Any actor would be lucky to have a career such as Hepburn’s, not to mention the honors. Her four Academy Award wins are still the record for any performer. The longevity of her work is astounding. Over the course of 60-plus years, she did 44 feature films, 8 television movies, and appeared on the stage in every decade between the 1920s and the 1980s, amassing 33 plays. From the biggest gestures to the most subtle, Hepburn revealed an intrinsic authenticity and a distinctive style. She wasn’t simply a personality — she was an honest-to-goodness actress, and a remarkable one at that. She practically gave off sparks whenever she entered a scene, and it’s a struggle to keep your eyes off of her regardless of who else

Doesn't it feel like just yesterday that Crystal and I announced this blogathon? I have been absolutely swamped with so many things going on in my life, I can't believe it's already time for the Second Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn Blogathon. Crystal and I can't wait to celebrate this iconic couple with our wonderful participants, so let's get this party started! Quick heads-up, though: I'm going to try my best to comment on everyone's posts as soon as I can, but I can't guarantee how fast that'll be due to work, grad school, and other commitments. So, thanks in advance for your patience! Screen Dreams |  Woman of the Year  (1942) Caftan Woman | Keeper of the Flame (1943) The Stop Button |  Adam’s Rib  (1949) 18 Cinema Lane |   It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World  (1963) A Shroud Of Thoughts |  The People Against O’Hara  (1951) 18 Cinema Lane |   One Christmas  (1994) Pale Writer |  Undercurrent  (194