March 1, 1984: William Powell, consummate urbane leading man of the ’20s through the ’40s, dies at age 91. February 27, 1932: Elizabeth Taylor, one of the greatest actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age was born on this day in 1932. Taylor…
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Abe Vigoda Turns 91 Today Wish him a Happy Birthday on Facebook
Famous for his portrayal of Sal Tessio in The Godfather, and for his portrayal of Detective Sgt. Phil Fish on the sitcom television series Barney Miller Abe Vigoda turns 91 today. Wish him a Happy Birthday on our Facebook page.
Read more →Best Actress Snubs Over the Years
Who says that there’s only strong competition–and controversy–in the Best Actor category of the Academy Awards? Author Irv Slifkin points out some issues over the history of the Best Actress category; there’ve certainly been some wins over the years worth debating.
Read more →Ultimate Stooges Set and More Due from Sony
Stooge-Mania: Just when you thought Sony picked the bones off the last Moe, Larry, Curly et al. properties, pop goes the weasel, and along comes The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection, an impressive 20-disc compendium chockfull of goodies and surprising…
Read more →The Longest Day (1962): Movie Review
Guest blogger Nathanel Hood writes: In hindsight, it’s a little unfair that The Longest Day was destined to be released in 1962, the same year as David Lean’sLawrence of Arabia. As a result, The Longest Day will always be overshadowed by…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Movie Stunt?
Who doesn’t remember Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (or, more accurately, Mr. Newman’s and Mr. Redford’s stunt doubles) jumping off that cliff? Can cinema fans ever forget James Bond skiing off the edge of Mount Asgard? (Well, I did indeed forget…
Read more →Bogie, James Cagney, MacDonald/Eddy On Tap from Warner
Sweet Prince, Hot Showgirl: The DVD and Blu-ray release of My Week with Marilyn, the Oscar-nominated chronicle of a film gopher’s experience on a 1957 film starring Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Oliver, has prompted Warner Home Video to return that…
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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! “Great, now I have to fight a duel with a dislocated shoulder. You’re not making this easy,…
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Read more →Bringing Up Baby (1938): A Classic Movie Review
Bringing Up Baby (1938) As one of the most delightful screwball comedies of the 1930s, Bringing Up Baby has been enjoyed by generations and all ages. Directed by Howard Hawks, it is the story of befuddled boy meets impulsive girl…
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