Guest blogger Richard Finch writes: The post-World War II Italian neorealist school of cinema has to be one of the most influential movements in film history. Neorealism came about almost by accident when the Italian film industry resumed after Liberation…
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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 we highlight films about assassins.
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Q: Clint Walker, the actor who played Cheyenne on TV and starred in The Dirty Dozen, made a film about a bear that I recall was scary. Any clue what that was and if it is on DVD? A: You…
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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…
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Guest blogger Caroline Shapiro writes: Despite having 119 film credits to his name, German-born actor Conrad Veidt (1893-1943) too frequently gets overlooked as a character actor, one whose niche is too specific to interest the classic film community en masse….
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Guest blogger Gary Sweeney writes: There’s no question that the advent of DVD has been a great step in film presentation. The medium has created a whirlwind of fascination among movie collectors with its ability to showcase more than the…
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You can add another impressive library to go with the several Warner Brothers already owns. Warner Home Video–which controls the DVD rights to Warner Brothers, RKO Pictures, part of the Allied Artists library and old MGM releases– has just added…
Read more →April 20, 1903: A judgment on appeal in Edison v. Lubin allows a film to be copyrighted in its entirety, rather than each individual frame. April 20, 1909: Broadway star Mary Pickford signs to appear in films for director D.W….
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To say that “Third Stooge” Joe Besser is not held in as high regard as his predecessors Curly and Shemp is an understatement, but how deserved is his reputation? We take a look at the stage, film and TV veteran and his ’50s tenure with the trio.
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Here, I’m taking my next look at a classic film that A Reader Recommended. Last time out, I gave you my take on the martial arts horror film The Boxer’s Omen. This time, my thanks to reader GUNNY KOON USMC…
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