To commemorate Kirk Douglas on his 98th birthday, guest writer The Lady Eve reviews one of his most acclaimed films, Vicente Minnelli’s 1952 Hollywood expose The Bad and the Beautiful, co-starring Lana Turner and Dick Powell.
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Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas celebrates his 98th birthday this week, and our latest poll asks which of Kirk’s screen roles is your favorite. The Bad and the Beautiful, Lust for Life, Spartacus and Seven Days in May are among the classic films to pick from.
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Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn made their final screen appearance together 47 years ago this week in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. There’s no need to guess what other key Hollywood moments occurred this week; just keep reading.
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New York City D.A. Fred MacMurray heads home to Indiana for the holidays–with shoplifter Barbara Stanwyck in tow–in the charming Yuletide tale Remember the Night. As this classic review explains, the 1940 comedy is truly a year-round treat.
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2014 is almost over, but MovieFanFare is going out in a (cinematic) blaze of glory. Check out Jason’s sextet of fire-themed film posters and pick which one–Gone with the Wind, Fahrenheit 451 and others–you think is the hottest.
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It’s that time of year? Are you ready to fill your movie collector’s Christmas stocking? Let’s brainstorm gift ideas for your favorite film lovers!
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Guest writer Rick29 makes a case for why Billy Wilder’s 1957 drama Witness for the Prosecution–starring Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton and Tyrone Power and based on an Agatha Christie story–ranks high in the list of great movie whodnuits.
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Her grace and charm made her an icon on and off the screen. MovieFanFare remembers Audrey Hepburn and wants your vote for which of the Academy Award-winning actress’s film roles is your favorite.
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Greed, Erich von Stroheim’s landmark silent epic that was severely cut by Metro-Goldwyn before its release, opened 90 years ago this week. If you’re greedy for more fascinating facts about Hollywood’s past, check out this list.
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