One of the most memorable film finales came courtesy of director/star Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights, which opened 85 years ago this week. You can see more classic Hollywood trivia inside.
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Character Witness: Humphrey Bogart: Rick Blaine vs. Sam Spade
While most sources say Humphrey Bogart was born on Christmas Day, some claim his real birthday was January 23. Just in case, we offer this classic Character Witness salute and ask you which of Bogey’s most famous screen roles you think is the more iconic.
Read more →William Powell: Less Than Saintly as The Hoodlum Saint (1946)
WWI veteran William Powell works his way up the ladder of the ’20s business world, but finds success comes at a cost, in The Hoodlum Saint. Guest writer Laura Grieve reviews the 1946 MGM drama, which co-stars Esther Williams and Angela Lansbury.
Read more →2016 Academy Award Nominees Out or Coming to Home Video
It’s Oscar time, movie buffs, and we’d like to hear what you have to say about the 2016 Academy Award nominees. And if you haven’t seen all the nominated films, we’ll let you know what’s already out on home video or coming soon.
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite Alan Rickman Performance?
Whether he was a criminal mastermind, a potions teacher, or an actor on a sci-fi TV series, his distinctive voice made him an audience favorite. Our poll this week salutes Alan Rickman and asks for which of his film roles you’ll best remember him.
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Warner Baxter earned a Best Actor Oscar playing the outlaw known as The Cisco Kid in the Fox frontier drama In Old Arizona, released 87 years ago this week. We’ve rounded up plenty more dates from Hollywood gone by for you inside.
Read more →Alan Rickman: By Grabthar’s Hammer, What an Actor!
Join us for a look back at the life and career of British actor Alan Rickman, who passed away this week at 69 and whose screen work included Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Galaxy Quest and the Harry Potter films.
Read more →They Met in the Dark: WWII Noir with James Mason
Disgraced British Navy officer James Mason seeks to clear his name in the 1943 espionage thriller They Met in the Dark, co-starring Joyce Howard. Meet guest writer Mike Perry, who shines a light on the noir-flavored drama.
Read more →David Bowie: Strange (Screen) Fascination
Whether he was playing an alien vistor, a nightclubbing vampire, or a goblin king, the otherworldly elegance of David Bowie always shone through. Join us in a look back at the film career of the rock legend, who died on Sunday at 69.
Read more →Bam! Biff! Pow! Holy 50th Anniversary, Batman!
Today marks the golden anniversary of the debut of Batman, the camp classic ABC series starring Adam West and Burt Ward as the Dynamic Duo. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Batmania and a show whose influence is still felt in Hollywood today.
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