Raquel Stecher

Feb 28, 2025 | tcm.com | Raquel Stecher

March 6th and 13th | 7 movies Black women independent filmmakers worked on the fringes of an industry that wasn’t yet ready to embrace them. Frustrated by a lack of representation, these filmmakers took the matter into their own hands to create authentic portrayals of the Black woman’s experience. Their stories tackled themes of self-love, societal beauty standards, the mother-daughter bond, work inequality and gender roles in romantic relationships.

Dec 15, 2024 | tcm.com | Raquel Stecher

Tuesdays in January at 8pm | 20 moviesIn January, TCM celebrates the legacy of actor George Raft with a month-long tribute. With a toss of the coin, Raft established himself as one of the original cinematic gangsters with the film Scarface (1932). Raft made a name for himself playing a variety of criminals and hard-working men, always carrying himself with the elegance and charm he developed in his early days as a professional dancer.

Sep 18, 2024 | tcm.com | Raquel Stecher

Tuesdays in October | 53 films On Tuesday nights throughout October, TCM celebrates the period piece—a historical movie that transports viewers to another era with an often-romanticized view of the past. Whether it’s an adaptation of a beloved literary classic or the story of an important historical figure, the period piece capitalizes on the public’s interest in history, opulence and romance. Think escapism more than a history lesson. Period pieces are rich with visual details.

Feb 26, 2024 | tcm.com | Raquel Stecher

26 Films | 5 evenings beginning March 11thTCM hosts Alicia Malone and Jacqueline Stewart will be presenting a variety of films spanning six decades showcasing women at work. As the 20th century saw the rise of women in the work force, the characters in these films shed light on the uphill battle women have faced to be taken seriously in the workplace.

Aug 20, 2023 | tcm.com | Raquel Stecher

September 7th | 5 MoviesWith his boyish charm and air of sophistication, British actor Peter Lawford (1923-1984) held court as one of MGM’s reigning heartthrobs in the 1940s. Lawford was best known for being a member of the Rat Pack, for his association with the Kennedy family by way of marriage to Patricia Kennedy, and for his tumultuous personal life. However, Lawford’s fame originally came from his time at MGM.