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.

Horses of Hollywood

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Hollywood has had its fair share of animal actors, from classic to contemporary films. There have been talented animals with fins, furs, or feathers gracing the big screen and even becoming household names. Roberta Smoodin’s Horses of Hollywood gives our … Continue reading →