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.

Singin’ in the Rain

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Annette Bochenek

Singin’ in the Rain (1952) is widely considered to be one of the greatest–if not the greatest–film musicals. With numerous iconic songs and dances, in addition to the performance of the title number cemented in film history, there is much … Continue reading →