Articles written by Amanda Flinner

Powell and Dunne bring laughs as husband and wife in the period comedy "Life with Father" during TCM's tribute to William Powell.

Dec 14, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

December's Star of the Month William Powell shines as a beggar-turned-butler in the classic comedy My Man Godfrey.

Dec 6, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

TCM offers a versatile line-up featuring the memorable Thin Man actor, including his big-break role as detective Philo Vance in The Kennel Murder Case.

Nov 30, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Stars recall the little girl who grew up in the presence of Hollywood legends before she became one herself.

Nov 25, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

In A Night At the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King, King credits Francis Ford Coppola's early thriller for introducing him to the dark side of cinema.

Oct 11, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Twins were stealing each others' identities on the big screen long before Sarah Michelle Gellar stepped into her dual role in CW's twisting drama, Ringer.

Sep 21, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

TCM's Star of the Month celebration continues with Kirk Douglas' Oscar-Nominated performance as passionate artist Vincent van Gogh in Lust for Life.

Sep 19, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Douglas continues his "Star of the Month" reign on Turner Classic Movies by playing dirty in Ace in the Hole and The Bad and the Beautiful.

Sep 9, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Hart's critically-acclaimed debut novel follows a forensic pathologist's pursuit to uncover an Irish village's hidden past.

Sep 6, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Tuesdays in September highlight Douglas' 65-year movie career, starting with a screening of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers.

Sep 5, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Cher sits with host Robert Osborne to screen four of her top picks: Follow the Fleet, Hobson's Choice, The Big Street, and Lady of Burlesque.

Sep 1, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

In a stylish salute to the classic series, J.J. Abrams artfully recreates The Twilight Zone in Season 2's "Help for the Lovelorn."

Aug 19, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Starring as herself, Lucille Ball escorts a military cadet to his prom in this squeaky-clean musical from 1943.

Aug 10, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

The Star Chamber attempts to prove that a flawed legal system cannot ultimately be met with vigilante justice, no matter how rational the judges.

Aug 1, 2011 - Amanda Flinner

Lehane's Moonlight Mile struggles to be as relevant as its predecessor Gone, Baby Gone, but manages to transcend its forgettable plot for a worthwhile read.

Dec 4, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

Lucy tries to recapture Ricky's attention in "Be A Pal." This episode first aired on October 22, 1951.

Mar 23, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

Although not the first episode to be filmed, "The Girls Want to Go to a Nightclub" aired as I Love Lucy's premiere on October 15, 1951.

Mar 13, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

Lucy is the center of her own real-life murder mystery when she thinks Ricky is planning to murder her. The episode first aired November 5, 1951.

Mar 10, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

The previously un-aired lost pilot of I Love Lucy was discovered in 1990, and gives fans a glimpse into the early stages of the beloved comedy series.

Feb 26, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

Stephen King's Different Seasons - "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," "Apt Pupil," "The Body," and "The Breathing Method".

Feb 17, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

Celebrate Valentine's Day by remembering three Classic Hollywood couples: Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz, Clark Gable & Carole Lombard, and Vivien Leigh & Laurence Olivier.

Feb 14, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

Young and stellar supporting cast elevate sudsy Pre-Code drama about a diverse group of women who bond over similar circumstances in a maternity ward.

Jan 19, 2010 - Amanda Flinner

Buddy schemes to eliminate his worst enemy, but may just lose his one true friend in the process.

Oct 30, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Truman Capote offers a glimpse of his childhood through his autobiographical tale of Buddy and Miss Sook.

Oct 30, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Gambling sets the trap to ensnare an innocent traveler in Wilkie Collins' short story "A Terribly Strange Bed," and initiates a lord's downfall in The Haunted Hotel.

Sep 2, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Capote's first short story is a haunting account of a widow's descent into madness courtesy of a precocious child named Miriam.

Aug 25, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Make your nails the hottest accessory of your Fall fashions with Essie's bold new mix of shades for the upcoming seasons.

Aug 24, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Whether hair is straight, curly, or somewhere in between, frizz always seems spring up on unsuspecting locks all year round. Arrojo's book offers tips to fight the fuzz.

Aug 17, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

August 5, 2009 marks O.P.I.'s newest collection of nail lacquers in a Spanish-inspired fiesta of rich colors in contrast to the beach-blanket brightness of summer shades.

Aug 9, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Ernest Hemingway's short story "The Killers" served as a model for the opening scene of Shadow of a Doubt.

Jul 15, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Hitchcock's "handbook of literary and cultural influences" breathed life into his most charming villain.

Jul 14, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

In an uncharacteristic comedic turn, the Master of Suspense brings us romantic fluff for our cinematic sweet tooth with Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Jun 24, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

From the sympathetic to the psychotic, these movie mothers unforgettably made their mark on screen throughout the years.

May 6, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

From the sympathetic to the psychotic, these movie mothers unforgettably made their mark on screen throughout the years.

May 6, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Director Robert Benton's 1979 fact-based film delves into the emotional core of divorce and its repercussions through the stellar performances of its cast.

May 4, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

Chocolat is as decadent as the confections that line the shelves of Vianne's chocolaterie and as rich as Joanne Harris' best-selling novel.

Apr 29, 2009 - Amanda Flinner

This 1981 romantic comedy takes filmgoers into this tipsy millionaire's everyday life, posing the question "Don't You Wish You Were Arthur?" The answer may surprise you.

Apr 21, 2009 - Amanda Flinner