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.

The Musicals of Cole Porter

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Fans of Cole Porter can delight in a wonderful new book about this prolific composer’s musicals. Bernard F. Dick’s The Musicals of Cole Porter: Broadway, Hollywood, Television is a thoroughly researched book that delves into the many stories behind the … Continue reading →