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.

Gatsby at 100: F. Scott & Zelda Points of Interest

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby was published on April 10, 1925, meaning that it just celebrated its centennial here in 2025. Aside from being an enduring American classic, Fitzgerald also had ties to classic Hollywood and many of his … Continue reading →