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This year is the 60th Anniversary of ‘West Side Story’ and the movie will anchor opening night with stars Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn. It premieres simultaneously on TCM<\/a> and HBO Max<\/a> on May 6th at 8pm EST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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blackfilm.com<\/a> correspondent Koku Tona attended the TCM Classic Film Festival virtual press junket, and was able to ask ‘Westside Story’ alumns George Chakiris & Russ Tamblyn how it felt in the moment. Their answers in the above video are charming and entertaining!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TCM hosts Jacqueline Stewart & Dave Karger shared their thoughts about the evolution of African-American cinema, and what it’s like to work for TCM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Festival Director Genevieve McGillicuddy and Charlie Tabesh, SVP of Programming shared what it was like to transition into a virtual festival, and whether there was specific focus on introducing youth populations to classic films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Referencing an earlier query, Koku asks Jacqueline Bisset when she finally decided to call herself an actor. TCM Host Eddie Muller has written eleven books, but does he consider himself an author? Listen to find out! Muller and fellow TCM Host Alicia Malone share how they introduce people to classic cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Guide to the TCM Classic Film Festival 2021 – How to Watch, What to Watch, & More!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The festival runs from May 6th – 9th, opening with Westside Story, and will premiere on both TCM and HBO Max. It is completely free. TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz offers an excellent breakdown of how to prepare for this fun weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Complete list of films premiering on both TCM and HBO Max:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FILMS PREMIERING ON TCM CHANNEL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BREATHLESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BULITT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHINA SYNDROME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DINER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOCTOR X<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREASE 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I KNOW WHERE I’M GOING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I LOVE TROUBLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I REMEMBER MAMA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LA CHAMBRE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LADY SINGS THE BLUES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LET ME COME IN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEAN STREETS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MY FAVORITE WIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEWS FROM HOME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NICHOLS AND MAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OCEANS 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLACES IN THE HEART<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRINCESS TAM TAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SO THIS IS PARIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOPHIA LOREN LIVE FROM TCMFF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEX AVERY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE FORTUNE COOKIE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE PRODUCERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THEY WON’T BELIEVE ME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNDERWORLD USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEST SIDE STORY **<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WUTHERING HEIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FILMS PREMIERING ON HBO MAX<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AMERICA, AMERICA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A STAR IS BORN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANTWONE FISHER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BALL OF FIRE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLACK LEGION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLACK NARCISSUS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLESS THEIR LITTLE HEARTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRINGING UP BABY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHAIN LIGHTNING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLEO FROM 5 TO 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLIFFORD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILISATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOGFIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOODFELLAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOOD MORNING VIETNAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRAND CANYON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HARLAN COUNTY USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIS GIRL FRIDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HUNGER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INNERSPACE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT’S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOVE STORY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MELIES’ MYSTERY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MISERY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NORTH BY NORTHWEST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCARECROW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPEEDY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRANGER THAN PARADISE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-MEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE, TWO, THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE COLOR PURPLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE GETAWAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE MALTESE FALCON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE MORTAL STORM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE NAKED CITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE NAMESAKE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE RED SHOES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE SEARCHERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE THIN MAN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TO SLEEP WITH ANGER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOP HAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VICTIM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEST SIDE STORY**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

** APPEARING ON BOTH TCM CHANNEL AND HBO MAX<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Turner Classic Movies (TCM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turner Classic Movies (TCM)<\/strong>  is a two-time Peabody Award-winning network that presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting the entire spectrum of film history. TCM features the insights from Primetime host Ben Mankiewicz along with hosts Alicia Malone, Dave Karger, Jacqueline Stewart and Eddie Muller, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination. With more than two decades as a leading authority in classic film, TCM offers critically acclaimed series like The Essentials, along with annual programming events like 31 Days of Oscar\u00ae and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also directly connects with movie fans through events such as the annual TCM ClassicFilm Festival in Hollywood, the TCM Big Screen Classics series in partnership with Fathom Events, as well as through the TCM Classic Film Tour in New York City and Los Angeles. In addition, TCMproduces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs, and hosts a wealth of material online at tcm.com<\/a> and through the Watch TCM mobile app. Fans can also enjoy a TCMcurated classics experience on HBO Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About HBO Max<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HBO Max\u00ae<\/strong> is WarnerMedia\u2019s direct-to-consumer platform, offering best in class quality entertainment. HBO Max features the greatest array of storytelling for all audiences from the iconic brands of HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and much more. The streaming platform initially launched in the United States in May 2020. This year, it will expand into Latin America and the HBO-branded streaming services in Europe (the Nordics, Spain, Central Europe, the Baltics and Portugal) will be upgraded to HBO Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TCM Classic Film Festival 2021 – How to Watch, What to Watch, & More!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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