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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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 291 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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155. SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, 1954
An exuberant and touching dance-filled romance One of the most beloved movie musicals ever made is MGM’s “Seven Brides for Seven...
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154. BRUTE FORCE, 1947
An explosive film noir that is one of filmdom’s best prison dramas Powerful. Uncompromising. Gripping. Human. These are just some of the...
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153. WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER?, 1957
An irreverent satire about success, masked in an outlandish comedy One exciting aspect of art is when there’s more there than meets the...
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May 251 min read
Richard Sherman, songwriter of "Mary Poppins", died today at the age of 95
Songwriter and Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman died today at the age of 95. Part of a songwriting team with his brother Robert (referred...
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May 241 min read
Actor Darryl Hickman died today at the age of 92
Sadly, successful child actor Darryl Hickman died today at the age of 92. He was one of the few remaining film actors from the 1930s and...
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152. THE LION IN WINTER, 1968
A wickedly funny, highly moving historical drama about power, deceit, and love It’s been said many times that a great movie starts with a...
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151. THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, 1945
An unforgettable and thought provoking supernatural thriller Like a gourmet meal, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” blends the finest...
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