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.

A Century of Hitchcock

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Annette Bochenek

A Century of Hitchcock: The Man, The Myths, The Legacy is a thoughtful and deeply researched reexamination of one of cinema’s most influential filmmakers. Alfred Hitchcock emerges here not only as the legendary “Master of Suspense,” but also as a … Continue reading →