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.

Serling

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Annette Bochenek

While Rod Serling’s name is synonymous with The Twilight Zone, his influence extends far beyond the hit television series. Alan Sepinwall’s Serling makes a compelling case for why his voice remains as relevant today as ever. Rather than simply recounting … Continue reading →