Category Archives: film

An Updated Classic

Posted on November 20, 2011 by quintessence   •   17 Comments

I’m definitely liking the direction new editor in chief Jay Fielden is taking with Town & Country. With a stylish new design and fonts with flair, reading has never been more aesthetically pleasing. And it’s always fun to see that … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on November 18, 2011 by quintessence   •   19 Comments

Yes it’s back!! At the Movies took a little break over the last few months but is back today with one of my all time favorite classics. I thought about featuring a Thanksgiving related film but decided to wait til … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on September 2, 2011 by quintessence   •   23 Comments

I am thrilled to be back in the swing of things just in time for At the Movies. We just got our power back this evening, and I must say, this week of being home without it (and water) really … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on August 26, 2011 by quintessence   •   19 Comments

Instead of focusing on a single film today, I am sharing with you an entertaining auction of a film star’s notable collection. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was a man of many talents. Although he hadn’t intended to be an actor, considering … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on August 20, 2011 by quintessence   •   24 Comments

Although I don’t officially feel in the back to school mode quite yet, I’m going to have to face the music soon since one of mine has already flown the coop. I know many of the southern schools have already begun, … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on July 28, 2011 by quintessence   •   18 Comments

This week we visited Hotel California on Wednesday and the beautiful Migis Lodge in Maine yesterday. Progressive California and traditional New England together suggests one summer movie classic, continuing from my last Hayley Mills theme and that of course is The Parent Trap. Those of … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on July 15, 2011 by quintessence   •   20 Comments

I felt I should feature a movie about France today since yesterday was Bastille Day and on Wednesday we covered a classic French Grand Cru but I’ve had Hayley Mills on my mind for weeks. We were chatting about her … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on July 7, 2011 by quintessence   •   13 Comments

I hope you all had a chance to meet Liz Lange yesterday on BEHIND THE Q. If not, do pop on over – I promise you’ll have fun! And if you’ve already seen the video in the post, then you … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on June 30, 2011 by quintessence   •   18 Comments

Naturally I wanted to find a movie appropriate for the Fourth of July. It isn’t quite as easy as one might think. So I decided to pick a film with patriotic values, one that, however sentimental, represents  a sense of … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on June 24, 2011 by quintessence   •   19 Comments

Most weeks I enjoy the challenge of trying to match my Friday movie pick somehow with what I have written about during the week. Sometimes it doesn’t work, but it’s a puzzle I always try to solve. Considering the art … Continue reading →

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