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.

Reeling Bullets

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Reeling Bullets: W.R. Burnett on Film by Andy Rohmer shines the spotlight on writer W.R. Burnett, examining his work as the inspiration for numerous films. Burnett’s written output inspired films from his fictitious works, adaptations from other writers, and original … Continue reading →