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169. THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, 1952
A sublime film about the dark side of moviemaking "The Bad and the Beautiful" "The Bad and the Beautiful" is a double treat. Not only is...
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Joan Crawford publicity still for "Letty Lynton" (1932) First let me wish all of you a very Happy New Year! I'm immensely grateful to...
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168. HOLIDAY, 1938
A heartwarming journey to find the true riches of life "Holiday" Movies can offer hope and inspiration as well as entertain, and the...
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Dec 10, 202419 min read
167. THE BIG PARADE, 1925
A simple, yet powerful trailblazer of epic proportions "The Big Parade" The timeless masterpiece “The Big Parade” is one of the few...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
"The Wizard of Oz's" ruby slippers set historical new auction record
Thought I don't normally write posts other than movie recommendations and the occasional nod to someone I've written about who's passed...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
Actor Earl Holliman has died at the age of 96
I'm sorry to announce the recent passing of Earl Holliman , a likeable, rugged, talented actor of stage and screen. He appeared in nearly...
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Nov 26, 202419 min read
166. DUCK SOUP, 1933
Comedy and cinema share a glorious bond, as the two virtually grew up together. Starting in the silent days, a handful of comical geniuses e
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Nov 12, 202416 min read
165. THE BIG SLEEP, 1946
A super-fun noir puzzle, bristling with sex, suspense, and crackerjack banter If a case ever needed to be made that great movies can...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
Quincy Jones died yesterday at the age of 91
Quincy Jones, o ne of music's greatest and most influential legends, arrangers, composers, and music producers, died yesterday at the age...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
Teri Garr died today at the age of 79
One of the actresses I loved as a kid (and still love) was Teri Garr. It was always a treat when Garr appeared on the screen. She was...
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Oct 29, 202418 min read
164. DRACULA, 1931
A spellbinding film that’s the grandaddy of cinematic horror In honor of upcoming Halloween, I can’t think of a better film to watch than...
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Oct 15, 202419 min read
163. MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, 1939
An unforgettable film about courage, freedom, and democracy Only one director in the history of movies consistently made powerful,...
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Oct 1, 202420 min read
162. SHANGHAI EXPRESS, 1932
A hypnotic tale of intrigue and romance starring a Hollywood icon An astonishing visual experience, “Shanghai Express” is all about...
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Sep 17, 202417 min read
161. HOLD BACK THE DAWN, 1941
An unusual, exceptional tale of love and redemption When I became fascinated by “old movies” as a young boy, I’d try to see every film I...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read
Actor James Earl Jones died today at the age of 93
Legendary actor James Earl Jones died today at the age of 93. Over the course of approximately seventy years, Jones enjoyed success on...
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Sep 3, 202419 min read
160. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, 1961
An iconic romantic movie about love and identity “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” stands as a beloved classic for many reasons. It captured the...
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159. CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, 1954
A beloved, enduring, and iconic monster movie What do you get when you blend a bevy of primal fear, groundbreaking underwater...
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Aug 6, 202415 min read
158. THE PALM BEACH STORY, 1942
A wild and witty madcap comedy satirizing marriage “The Palm Beach Story” is a hilariously joyous movie by Preston Sturges, the greatest...
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157. SHANE, 1953
An intensely moving, intricately layered, and timeless classic Classic movies are unforgettable, and “Shane” is a stellar example....
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Jul 9, 202419 min read
156. PATHER PANCHALI, 1955
A spellbinding landmark and emotional powerhouse Many great movies have been made over the past 100+ years, but relatively few have such...
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