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.

Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous: A Tribute to Hollywood Movie Costumes

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

In Summer 2025, I was delighted to visit the Gail Borden Public Library’s exhibition entitled “Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous: A Tribute to Hollywood Movie Costumes.” This exhibit showcased costumes from the collection of Greg Schreiner on display at the library in Elgin, Illinois. … Continue reading →