Author Archives: Annette Bochenek

About Annette Bochenek

Dr. Annette Bochenek of Chicago, Illinois, is an avid scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the Hometowns to Hollywood blog, in which she writes about her trips exploring the legacies and hometowns of Golden Age stars. Annette also hosts the “Hometowns to Hollywood” film series throughout the Chicago area. She has been featured on Turner Classic Movies and is the president of TCM Backlot’s Chicago chapter. In addition to writing for TCM Backlot, she also writes for Classic Movie Hub, Silent Film Quarterly, Nostalgia Digest, and Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine.

10 Years of Hometowns to Hollywood!

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

On May 23, 2013, I posted my very first article on Hometowns to Hollywood about my trip to James Dean’s hometown. In honor of the 10th anniversary of Hometowns to Hollywood, I’ve updated my initial post to cover several more … Continue reading →