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.

Broken Arrow

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Broken Arrow (1950) offered a shift in how Native Americans were being portrayed by classic Hollywood. Though the film has its flaws and fair share of artistic liberties, this film makes strong social and political statements for its time regarding … Continue reading →