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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.

Heartland International Film Festival 2025 Picks

The Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) returns with its 2025 lineup this Fall! From October 9th-19th, 2025, film fans can enjoy an assortment of in-person screenings in the Indianapolis area as well as streaming opportunities for this year’s batch of … Continue reading

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