The Minions are back! That’s the biggest take away from this week’s collection of new releases, highlighted by what is the most eagerly awaited family film home video debut of the year. But even without those yellow scamps causing mischief,…
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1. Sweet Smell of Success (1957) — Surprisingly, Burt Lancaster didn’t garner rave reviews nor earn any awards for what I consider his finest performance. In this first-rate adaptation of Clifford Odets’ play, he stars as J.J. Hunsecker, an influential,…
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A while back we asked which pre-1963 Burt Lancaster film role you thought was best. This week we’re checking out Burt’s post-’63 work (Seven Days in May, The Swimmer, Atlantic City and more) and inviting you to vote for your top performance.
Read more →He always seemed confident on screen, but Burt Lancaster once said, “Most people seem to think I’m the kind of guy who shaves with a blowtorch. Actually, I’m bookish and worrisome.” Read more about the Oscar-winning Hollywood legend.
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One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which portrayal was the best. The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite. But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each… The case for J.J. Hunsecker…
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He may have been in his thirties when he first hit Hollywood, but the skill, sensitivity, and pure presence made him an immediate star, and kept him one for four decades. We’re giving a nod to the legendary Burt Lancaster for the centenary of his birth.
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Sorry, Wrong Number. USA 1948, 89 minutes, black & white, Paramount Pictures. Director: Anatole Litvak. Written by Lucille Fletcher. Based on the radio play “Sorry, Wrong Number” by Fletcher. Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Burt Lancaster, Ann Richards, Wendell Corey, Harold Vermilyea, Ed…
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