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.

Sidney Poitier Speeches

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Annette Bochenek

Throughout the course of his storied career, Sidney Poitier experienced many groundbreaking moments in his personal and professional life. In addition to numerous memorable on-screen performances, Poitier also delivered several speeches that spoke not only about his life but also … Continue reading →