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.

Electrographic Architecture

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Illuminated signage is a strong part of film advertising; from neon signs portraying various individuals or characters and theatre marquees. These illuminations have a strong history in and of themselves, featuring various innovations and eye-catching colors. However, in Carolyn L. … Continue reading →