Category Archives: Commentary

Oscar Nominated Short Films in Theaters Now

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin

ShortsHD working with Magnolia Pictures is releasing this year’s Oscar® Nominated Short Films to over 200 theaters across the United States and Canada beginning Friday, February 10th, 2012. Due to the popularity of last year’s theatrical release of the Academy … Continue reading →

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Two Cinephiles Chat About Movies…

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

My sister, Cecelia Specht and I see each other about once a week. She usually stops by while I’m working on a post for this blog, or my website, ClassicFilmSchool.com. Inevitably we start talking about what I’m writing and that … Continue reading →

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Three Cinephiles Walk Into a Bar…

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

The Real Dick Hollywood of DickHollywood.com, Carrie Specht of RetroSpecht.com and Ruben Padilla of Ruben’s Reviews often get together and talk about movies. Old stuff, new stuff, it doesn’t really matter, cause we usually have no idea where we’re going … Continue reading →

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RetroSpecht.com Top 10 Films of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by admin

Following tradition, I have created a list of my favorite films of the year for 2011. I suspect that there will be some films on the list you have never heard of, let alone seen. In that case I highly … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Being a Good Audience Member

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

It’s the holidays! And to paraphrase a popular seasonal song, it’s that time of year when the world falls in love with going to the movies. The kids are home from school, workdays are shortened, and lots of people are … Continue reading →

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LAFF Succeeds with Thought Provoking Documentaries

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

  Even though I’ve made LA my home for the past thirteen years, like most people who live here, there are many annual events that take place that I’ve never gotten around to experiencing. The LA Film Festival is one … Continue reading →

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FREE Screening of Important Documentary on Child Bullying

Posted on June 18, 2011 by admin

“The Bully Project” directed by Lee Hirsch is presented as part of the Free Community Screenings at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Sunday, June 19th at 4:20pm.  The Weinstein Company will open the film to mass release later this … Continue reading →

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Beauty Culture at The Annenberg Space for Photography is for Every Woman

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

The first thing you want to see when visiting the Annenberg Space housing the current instillation, Beauty Culture is the short, but impressive film made by documentary filmmaker, Lauren Greenfield. Without this introduction the true meaning of the exhibit will … Continue reading →

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The TCM Classic Film Festival has Come and Gone, and I am the Better for It.

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

After experiencing the first ever TCM Classic Film Festival last year I was determined to go again this year and attend far more screenings. Last year I really enjoyed the festival but found myself not making it to everything I … Continue reading →

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Oscar Speculations

Posted on February 20, 2011 by admin

It’s that time of the year when those of us interested in the entertainment industry begin to spend a lot of time thinking about the Oscars. Perhaps speculating would be the better term. We have our opinions about what will … Continue reading →

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