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Writer-Thelma Ritter: Hollywood’s Favorite New Yorker, @upmississippi.bsky.social, 2025…Film Festival Presenter…#TCMFF…#TCMParty…#FilmSky…Native Houstonian….Romper Room Alumni. Blue dot in a red state. 💙
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I was privileged to know Gene Hackman because he played tennis with another Gene—Gene Wilder. And that Gene told him about a little role called The Blind Hermit in our movie YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN…

My buttons for #TCMFF came in today #TCMParty

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You love 'em, I love 'em...let's watch William Powell and Carole Lombard in MY MAN GODFREY (1936). (Also terrific supporting performances from Eugene Pallette, Alice Brady, and Gail Patrick. Our watch-party begins Sunday at 8pE! #TCMParty ^JW

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One of the most versatile and well-respected actors of his generation, we say goodbye to Oscar winner Gene Hackman. Hackman’s impressive career spanned over six decades, encompassing exquisite performances on stage and screen. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Pre-code junkies... get ready!

Preordering (from @carmichaels.bsky.social, naturally)!

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New Pre-Code Chronicle from Kim Luperi and Danny Reid… @tcmtv.bsky.social #TCMParty @tcmparty.bsky.social

Extraordinary talent Gene Hackman has passed away ^PG https://apnews.com/article/gene-hackman-found-dead-f6c106e92987aeaaab7b35c1b956a5c8#

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Tomorrow on @tcmtv.bsky.social: Daytime - Best Sound Winners and Nominees Primetime - Oscar-Worthy Nuns and Priests #TCMParty ^JW

Congratulations to Diane Baker for her Lifetime Achievement Award! #TCMParty #TCMFF @tcmtv.bskysocial sedona.biz/sedona-film-...

“Today, the USPS is the largest civilian employer in the government, with roughly 600,000 workers.” Ray Brescia, professor of law at Albany Law School writes about the devastating consequences of Trump’s Postal Service privatization plan. READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

BREAKING: More than 20 DOGE employees quit in protest

Congratulations to Diane Baker for her Lifetime Achievement Award! #TCMParty #TCMFF @tcmtv.bskysocial sedona.biz/sedona-film-...

From Boxing Rings to Silver Screens: Eddie Muller’s Unique Perspective on Noir youtu.be/aa_RK-cNFYw?... Julian Schlossberg interviews Eddie about the influence of boxing on his life and work and the parallels between boxing and film noir. @eddiemuller.bsky.social #boxingnoir 🥊🎥📽️

ASK EDDIE Short Take David Lynch bit.ly/4i1vCkg @eddiemuller.bsky.social responds to Ketih’s inquiry, "I wonder what your thoughts are on David Lynch’s art and filmography.” Excerpted from our February 13, 2025 episode of ASK EDDIE available on our YouTube channel, @noircity. #davidlynch #askeddie

Tonight in 1975 — Sergio Leone's A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS had its network TV premiere on ABC. A new prologue (directed by Monte Hellman) was shot to reframe The Man With No Name as a hero. It's painfully obvious this is not Clint Eastwood. Watch: youtu.be/ppZuqec9lq0 #FilmSky

Frank Capra's IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934) is on Criterion Channel if you'd like to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the Walls of Jericho toppling. #FilmSky #TCMParty

BLAZING SADDLES was released 51 years ago this month. Acclaimed as one of the great comedies of the 1970s, and among the most popular of director Mel Brooks, the story of how it was made is a cascading waterfall of creative alternatives... 1/36 #filmsky #movies

The "Go!" sequence (written by Preston Sturges) in William Wyler's THE GOOD FAIRY (1935) starring Margaret Sullavan. The Kino Lorber Blu-ray is on sale for less than $10 on their website. Highly recommended. kinolorber.com/product/the-... #FilmSky #TCMParty

Actress Thelma Ritter first met writer Paddy Chayefsky in the lobby of the Algonquin Hotel before the production of the teleplay of “The Catered Affair” for the Goodyear Playhouse in May of 1955 …

Tomorrow on @tcmtv.bsky.social: Daytime - Best Picture Winners and Nominees Primetime - Oscar-Worthy Journalists #TCMParty ^JW

Celebrating today’s birthday girl with a coupla thoughts. www.tumblr.com/tcm/62100499... #TCMParty • #FilmSky • #AnnSheridan

Here for the genius of Fellini! #TCMParty #EightAndAHalf

My latest review: “Dark City Dames” by Eddie Muller… suesueapplegate.wordpress.com

Thelma Ritter helps Alfred Hitchcock promote his television series, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” in 1956. Thelma appeared in an episode called “The Babysitter” with friend and actress Mary Wickes and Hitchcock’s film, “Rear Window.”

#TCMFF 2017…

Celebrate Valentine's Weekend 💟 with MY FAVORITE WIFE (1940) starring Cary Grant & Irene Dunne. A hilarious mix-up unfolds when a wife, presumed dead, shows up on her husband's second wedding day. It's a rom-com classic! My NEW #MovieReview youtu.be/xb9m_myx624 💘

Here are 10 things you should know about Thelma Ritter, born 123 years ago today. She specialized in portrayals of a very particular type of wise—and wisecracking—New Yorker. We couldn't be more fond of her.

Thanks, dear Jeff! Yes, “Thelma Ritter: Hollywood’s Favorite New Yorker!” @upmississippi.bsky.social

Remembering talented, charismatic character actress Thelma Ritter on her birthday, February 14, 1902…