"Casablanca" Screening TONIGHT!

Tonight, in 20 cities, "Casablanca" will screen on the silver screen!
I just obtained my FREE pass for the Los Angeles screening and can't wait to go!

Find out which cities are screening and get your free pass HERE!

TCM "Casablanca" Screenings in March!

On March 4th, TCM is bringing "Casablanca" back to the silver screen. If you haven't seen it that way, see it. It's amazing. Totally made for the big screen (because of course it was) and it will make your heart pound right out of your chest. The tears will stream out of your eyes. You will probably need a gin fizz or something fun afterwards.
Ten of the cities have been named:

CHICAGO • PHILADELPHIA • SAN FRANCISCO • BOSTON • WASHINGTON, DC

ATLANTA • DETROIT • SEATTLE • MIAMI • DENVER

You can go to the TCM 20th Anniversary site and vote for the next ten cities. Vote for where you can see the film!

Voting ends Feb 18th.

Ingrid On Netflix

Some of Ingrid Bergman's films can now be watched instantly on Netflix Instant Watch!
"The Inn of the Sixth Happiness"
was recently added to a wonderful collection of films. They used to have more of her films up, but I guess they're in a cycle. Anyway, keep an eye out for movies trickling into the streaming network, but until then, watch this one!

Autumn is the Time For Bergman

I recently had a revelation that I haven't posted her in a long time and that I would like to attempt to get back in to Bergman blogging.

I just wrote a post on my blog, Alexis Morrell Comedy, about Ingrid Bergman and the film "Autumn Sonata."

I'd like it to be available to everyone here as well, so here is a link: "Autumn Sonata"

I feel badly for not continuing my work here. I have been in graduate school and then have been working in film since. I guess I have to, like Ingrid, follow my dreams.

I did visit the TCM Film Festival this past year, I also thought about Ingrid on her birth/death day and have been longing to write to you all once again.

If you went to the TCMFF, please feel free to post comments and thoughts! I hope that I can figure out a way to go again this year. I have lost my status as a student, so those passes are no longer at my disposal... Official first world problems.

2014 Ford Fiesta Movement

Hello Everyone!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a very long time... I am wrapping up my final semester at USC School of Cinematic Arts and I am involved in a bunch of projects... Not leaving me much time to write about Ingrid Bergman too much.
I plan on attending the 2013 TCM Film Festival and hope that you will too! It's always fun and generally there's one or two Ingrid Bergman films... Let's hope it happens again!

I am writing this post because I am applying to be a part of the "Ford Fiesta Movement" again! Ford gives out 100 cars for 8 months to people who are film savvy, creative and have a web presence. I did this in 2009 and would love the chance to do it again!

Here is my video... If you like it, please "like" it on Youtube and Subscribe!



I also have a Facebook Page for it: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ford-Fiesta-Movement-Alexis-Page-/66806812366

You can also follow me on Twitter @alexis_morrell
And on Instagram @lex112884

Thank you for reading!
-Alexis

Happy Birthday and RIP Ingrid Bergman

30 years ago, today, Ingrid Bergman passed away from cancer.
97 years ago, today, Ingrid Bergman was born in Sweden.

A full circle life that was, luckily, caught on camera and immortalized for everyone, including those of us who weren't around during her lifespan.

A letter:

Dear Ingrid Bergman,

Thank you for existing. Your 67 years on this earth were filled with very public joys and pains. You made films with some of the most historically famous filmmakers of all time; Hitchcock, Jack Cardiff, Roberto Rossellini, Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Michael Curtiz, among others. You worked with some of the most recognizable faces in the "Golden Days" of the industry; Gregory Peck, Cary Grant, Lana Turner, Spencer Tracy, Joseph Cotton, Liza Manelli, Mel Ferrer, Anthony Perkins, Yves Montand, Humphrey Bogart, Claude Rains and many more. If you showed this resume to anyone, they'd faint.

We, your fans, are glad that you existed. We now have the technology and capability to watch you on Netflix, pop in a DVD and see your films or buy VHS copies of hard to find movies from amazon.com. Longtailing is a wonderful thing. You weren't here to witness the internet... Probably in your best interest.

Your humanity was one of the first revealed to the public. You made some choices in life that remind us that no one in infallible and people have to live with their decisions. None of us care. We all love you.

I personally am grateful for your existence because I am trying to work in the film/TV industry and having you as a guiding light is always an inspiration. It sounds crazy, but you've helped me over the years and always have given me an excuse to write, laugh and cry. Thank you for this.

Happy Birthday Ingrid. You are a shining star that forever burns on celluloid.

TCM's "Summer Under The Stars" Ingrid Bergman Day August 29th

Just like previous summers, Turner Classic Movies will be hosting their annual Summer Under The Stars instillation. 

On August 29th, they will be screening Ingrid Bergman films from 6am - around 3am the next day. As most of you know, that is Ingrid's birthday and the day she died. 

So, if you're lucky enough to have cable and TCM, you will be able to call into work and glue yourself to the television for the following films (Eastern Standar Time): 

6:00am -- Adam Had Four Sons (1941)

7:45am -- Rage In Heaven (1941)

9:30am -- Saratoga Trunk (1945)

12:00pm -- Under Capricorn (1949)

2:00pm -- Stromboli (1950)

4:00pm -- Europa '51 (1951)

6:00pm -- Gaslight (1944) 

8:00pm -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)

10:00pm -- Casablanca (1942) 

12:00am -- Joan Of Arc (1948) 

2:30am -- Elena And Her Men (1956) 

4:15am -- Autumn Sonata (1978)

This arrangement shows a variety in the films she made. The various directors she worked with and styles they all used. 

It's interesting that of the three Hitchcock films Ingrid starred in, Under Capricorn was chosen. The film itself wasn't a hit and it is lacking in some of the plot points, but if you're looking for innovation and risk taking it doesn't get much better than that...

...Jack Cardiff behind the camera, people falling backwards from a puzzle-like table just to pull a dolly holding a giant technicolor camera... It's full of trivia. Also- for about 5 minutes, Ingrid talks like a drunk, Irish woman. Pretty great. 

Be sure to set your DVR to the appropriate times... TCM only functions on Eastern Standard Time, so sometimes it can throw other timezones for a loop. 

Be sure to comment or leave reactions if you like on the blog, the facebook page or on twitter!