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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 4h

This week's Musical Monday is a colorful remake of the 1925 silent film, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. The film was opera singer Nelson Eddy's 1st film role after leaving MGM. Some complain that this version is too frothy, but I think it's a delight. Full review: cometoverhollywood.com/2026/10/12/m...

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

you're namesake! I love that I hope you are able to find something or an equivalent

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Now Watching Murder in the Fleet (1935)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I bought this dress from Trashy Diva in 2021 and finally had the opportunity to wear it for the 1st time. It always reminded me a bit of Lana Turner's dress in THESE GLAMOUR GIRLS (1939) and like Betty Gables's in SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES (1942). Shoes are by Miss L Fire, who sadly closed in 2021

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Now Watching Down in San Diego (1941)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Now Watching I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Remembering actress Eva Marie Saint, who has passed away at 102. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Now Watching Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow (1959)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For October, we take a look at "spooky" musicals. This week's Musical Monday features a murder mystery on the set of a radio broadcast. It's a great time! Full review here: cometoverhollywood.com/2026/10/05/m...

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Musical Monday: Up in the Air (1940)

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 800. To celebrate and share this mu…

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Now Watching Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) Been wanting to see this one for awhile

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"Garbo laughs!" is how they advertised Greta Garbo's first comedic film, Ninotchka (1939). It's one of the best films of 1939 and airs on @tcm today at 4 p.m. ET. Full review here: cometoverhollywood.com/2018/03/22/w...

Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas laugh during the 1939 film, Ninotchka

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER (1955) airs on TCM at 2 p.m. ET today (Sunday, Oct. 4). This was the last directorial collaboration between Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly. My full 2022 review here: cometoverhollywood.com/2022/04/25/t...

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TCMFF Musical Monday: It’s Always Fair Weather (1955)

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 · 04/10/2026

Now Watching The Mystery of Mr. X (1934)

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Jessica Pickens @hollywoodcomet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Revisiting The Cat and the Canary (1939)

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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)

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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

And here is just a small sampling of some of the iconic looks Bob Mackie designed

Don Ameche with Cher in an outrageous outfit she wore to the Oscars, complete with a feather headdress

Mitzi Gaynor in the famous nude illusion gown

Mitzi Gaynor in the vibrant yellow flower costume, which is a yellow beaded jumpsuit

Carol Burnette wear the curtain dress in the Gone with the Wind spoof

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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

I enjoyed the 1943 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Very colorful and almost a buddy film with Eddy and Edgar Barrier. But dang, this 1956 Hunchback was not great!

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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)

Poster for 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...