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.

Oscar Nominations & Upcoming Presentations

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Annette Bochenek

It’s Oscar season already! There have been a number of memorable films and performances as the film industry eases into a world that has been changed massively due to the pandemic. Whether it’s through streaming a movie from the comfort … Continue reading →