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.

Anita Loos Rediscovered

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Screenwriter, novelist, and playwright Anita Loos was a fascinating talent, writing daily for more than seventy of her ninety-four years. She left behind a treasure trove of writing, though not all of her written works were completed. Anita Loos Rediscovered: … Continue reading →