Carrie SpechtMar 30, 20232 minPedro Almodóvar: Muses and InfluencesPedro Almodóvar: Muses and Influences is a new, limited film series at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. It will be highlighting the...
Carrie SpechtSep 16, 20222 minViva Hollywood: The Legacy of Latin and Hispanic Artists in American FilmTurner Classic Movies (TCM) celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with the publication of a new book by author Luis I. Reyes, Viva...
Carrie SpechtOct 28, 20215 minEddie Muller's "Dark City" Provides a Stylish View of Cinema's Most Cynical Genre: Film Noir Noir is an elusive style of cinema often misunderstood by film aficionados, and baffling to the novice movie fan. Few people are capable...
Carrie SpechtAug 16, 20193 minFay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir - Book ReviewThe first book by Victoria Riskin, daughter of Fay Wray and Robert Riskin, is an engaging read that pulls one into a private view of...
Carrie SpechtOct 1, 20092 minUnsigned Hype: An Underrepresented Voice from Urban YouthBooker T. Mattison’s first novel, “Unsigned Hype,” is a terrifically engaging book, full of authentic characters and a palpable...
Carrie SpechtNov 30, 20082 minLeading Couples: The Most Unforgettable Screen Romances of the Studio EraThis nostalgic coffee table book, billed as “The Most Unforgettable Screen Romances of the Studio Era,” will satisfy the classic film fan...