August 23, 1925: With its premiere at the Century Theater in New York, Fritz Lang‘s Siegfried introduces the synchronized, sound-on-film process. August 23, 1926: Film fans react in shock to news of the death of beloved screen idol Rudolph Valentino,…
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Ma Barker’s Killer Brood
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! Ma Barker got rid of door-to-door salesmen in her own inimitable way.
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The Lucy Show: USA 1962-68, six seasons, 156 episodes 30 minutes each, CBS, black & white (first season) and color (seasons 2 through 6). Narrated by: Roy Rowan, Cast: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Mary Jane Croft, Candy Moore,…
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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…
Read more →Too Mucho De Niro?
Remember the good ol’ days when Robert De Niro was picky about the roles he tackled? If you look over Bobby D’s career, you’ll notice that he has always liked to work. A lot. Time was, though, a new De…
Read more →Six Pix: The White Suit
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. Besides Tom Wolfe, who can pull off wearing a white suit?…
Read more →The Five Best “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” Episodes
Guest blogger Rick29 writes: In terms of longevity, Alfred Hitchcock Presents was the most successful American television anthology series. It ran from 1955 to 1962 in a half-hour format and then from 1962 to 1965 as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour….
Read more →This Week In Film History, 08.12.12
August 16, 1926: Up-and-coming starlet Clara Bow inks a deal with Paramount, but refuses to sign the customary “morality” clause. August 18, 1925: MGM settles on the winner of a fan magazine contest to rechristen contract starlet Lucille LeSeur, and…
Read more →Future Classic Movies: The Hunger Games
Guest blogger Stephen Reginald writes: The Hunger Games was one of the most anticipated film releases of 2012. Based on the young adult novel by Suzanne Collins, it is the story of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), a 16-year-old girl coming…
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