From ’50s Brit cinema to Hollywood blockbusters to Golan/Globus “Cannon fodder,” director J. Lee Thompson forged a lengthy resume that defies pigeonholing. With his centenary coming up, we’re looking back on a singular body of work.
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Real-life lovers Jean Harlow and William Powell were teamed up by MGM for 1935’s Reckless, about a stage actress pursued by both a wealthy playboy and her sports promoter friend. Guest blogger Jessica Pickens reviews the song-laced romance tale.
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As we could sure use some “Springtime,” we might as well note that it’s been 46 years since Mel Brooks made his feature directing debut with the opening of The Producers. Don’t be stupid, be a smarty, come check out our other movie markers.
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We’ve all gone through the challenging exercise of making lists of our favorite movies…how hard is that anymore? Let’s drill down a little deeper and start looking for some favorite single shots. Out of millions, here are five.
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Six Pix presents a sextet of movie posters representing a particular actor/director/genre. You pick the one you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. This time Six Pix peers at posters featuring crystal balls.
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In today’s guest post, Marsha Collock examines the 1923 Hollywood tale Souls for Sale. Read on to learn about how it portrays life in early Tinseltown!
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Director Stanley Kramer earned critical acclaim and three Oscar nominations for such groundbreaking dramas as The Defiant Ones, Judgment at Nuremberg and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Vote for your favorite Kramer work in this week’s poll.
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A pair of legendary actors–Peter Ustinov and Helen Hayes–played two of mystery’s most famous sleuths–Hercule Poirot and Jane Maple–in a string of ’80s made-for-TV whodunits. Rick29 reviews these small-screen Agatha Christie adaptations.
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It’s been 68 years since Rita Hayworth did that stuff with her hair in the sizzling romantic noir staple Gilda. You can put the blame on us for the other Tinseltown tidbits we’ve got to share.
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You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption.You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! It wasn’t his cold eyes that terrified people. It was the mustache. Fear the ‘stache!
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