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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 5h

Revisiting The Cat and the Canary (1939)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Revisiting The Palm Beach Story (1942)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’m here once again to express my frustration about how difficult it can be to access classic films. With this week’s Musical Monday pick, I had to buy a questionable DVR copy on eBay just to see it. Poor print quality but a fun film. Review below: cometoverhollywood.com/2026/09/21/m...

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Musical Monday: Collegiate (1935)

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this mu…

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Now Watching Whistle Down the Wind (1961)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Revisiting one of my favorites: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) On laserdisc

Picture of a TV with the title of Shadow of a Doubt

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Remembering Dobson, who crossed the rainbow Bridge on Friday. My parents adopted Dobson in Jan. 2023. He was with us for only a brief time, but my parents gave our little old man the best home and so much care in his final years. Dobson was so loved, and we will miss him greatly

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thirteen years ago, I had the honor of interviewing Dolores Hart. That conversation became a turning point in my reporting career and led to many film-related interviews that followed. I'll forever be grateful for the opportunity. Full interview here: cometoverhollywood.com/2013/09/14/l...

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Remembering visionary fashion designer, Bob Mackie, who has passed away at age 87. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/s...

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Revisiting Tomorrow Is Forever (1946) Watching in honor of Claudette Colbert's birthday (born on this day, September 13) I haven't watched this in years!

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Now Watching Tarnished Angel (1938)

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Nate @thenatewolf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My calculator history leaking would be 1000x more humiliating than my browser history.

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Revisiting Fingers at the Window (1942)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Now Watching The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Now Watching The First Hundred Years (1938)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Now Watching We're Only Human (1935)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In September at Comet Over Hollywood, Musical Mondays focus on youth and back-to-school. This week's musical also covers the issue of rock n' roll. The film features Shelley Fabares in the cast, who passed away in August. Full review here: cometoverhollywood.com/2026/09/07/m...

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Musical Monday: Rock, Pretty Baby (1956)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Now Watching The Helicopter Spies (1968) Love these "Man from U.N.C.L.E" films (adapted from TV episodes)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Now Watching A Fever in the Blood (1961)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hot take: Jeffrey Lynn doesn't have enough screen time in any of his films. I needed to see more of him in ... every film he was ever in.

Portrait of Jeffrey Lynn wearing a sport coat and no tie

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Revisiting Deadline at Dawn (1946) Love this one so much

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Revisiting Nobody Lives Forever (1946) I was confusing this with THREE STRANGERS (1946), another Geraldine Fitzgerald film directed by Jean Negulesco

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

87 years ago - Sept. 1, 1939: World War II begins when Germany invades Poland.

New York Times newspaper front page about Germany attacking Poland

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ava Gardner is the spotlight on the final day of @TCM Summer Under the Stars. Back in Dec. 2022 for TCM, I had the opportunity to highlight the life and career of the North Carolina-born star. Full article can be found here: www.tcm.com/articles/021...

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Star of the Month: Ava Gardner

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Revisiting The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937)

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Tom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Bluesky is aware of Dolly Parton's coleslaw recipe, yes? It's amazing with pulled pork and fried fish

DOLLY PARTON'S COLESLAW
Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Serves 10 - 12
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
1 medium onion, chipped
1 carrot, chopped or grated
1/2 bell pepper, finely chipped
1 tsps sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 dill pickle, chopped or 1 tbsp pickle relish
1 cup mayonnaise
Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Revisiting We Who Are About to Die (1937)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Are any of y'all Plex users? I only started using it recently and was curious who else was active on there.

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Now Watching Parachute Battalion (1941)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Revisiting Kid Galahad (1937) Love this one

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Annette Funicello Friday: Remembering Shelley Fabares, who died earlier this week. Shelley and Annette were close friends. They are pictured here in 1963 when they were going to appear on the dance show, Dick Clark's American Bandstand.

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Now Watching Edge of Doom (1950) I'm surprised I haven't seen this before!

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Actor Brock Peters attends the world premiere of the film "Porgy And Bess" in New York City in June 1959.

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Actress Bette Davis in a publicity photo for THE RICH ARE ALWAYS WITH US (1932)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Remembering Tim Curry 💔 Growing up, one of our favorite movies to rent at Blockbuster or catch airing on TV was CLUE (1985). It remains a favorite.

Tim Curry in CLUE as a butler holding a tray

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Actress Bonita Granville photographed in 1945

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

One of my favorite actors, Dana Andrews, is the spotlight of today’s Summer Under the Stars lineup on @TCM. In 2022, I had the opportunity to write about Andrews for TCM, and it remains one of my favorite pieces for the channel. I'm happy to share it again: www.tcm.com/articles/021...

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Star of the Month: Dana Andrews

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