Today is Sir Laurence Olivier’s birthday, and The Retro Set would be remiss in not paying tribute to one of the 20th century’s finest actors. We love you, Larry! Early in the summer of 1939, when […]
The Retro Set’s Wade Sheeler discusses Life, Death, Virginity and Fiddler on the Roof with the Celebrated Novelist Tara Ison has come home; literally and spiritually. She grew up in LA’s San Fernando Valley and […]
[dropcap size=small]I[/dropcap]f you could pick two of your favorite characters from one of your favorite movies, and give them a spin-off, who would you pick? It’s a downright delicious thought, eh? Oftentimes, the best thing about […]
It’s that time of year again! This past weekend marked the 5th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival, which has grown steadily in scope and attendance since 2010. 2014 marked an expansion into additional theater venues– […]
Please note this article, originally published in 2011, is meant to be a broad appraisal of the history of color film from 1939 – 1969. It is not intended to exclude or demean the importance […]
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