January 1, 1900: French film pioneer Charles Pathé releases the historical re-enactment Episodes of the Transvaal War in Paris. December 31, 1903: Capital Execution is the first feature from what will be a thriving Danish film industry, until its decline…
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It’s A Wonderful Life
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! Everybody rallied around Uncle Billy …well, except for young Tommy (bottom, center) who realized he had lost…
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Jingle Blahs: Cinema’s Most Downbeat Christmas Scenes
It’s okay, there’s no one looking. You can admit it. You’re no Grinch, but you find the unending store and media bombardment of holiday tunes and images over the last couple of months more than a little wearying. And as much as…
Read more →This Week In Film History 12-21-09
December 24, 1906: Considered to be the first feature-length (70 minutes) motion picture, the Australian drama The Story of The Kelly Gang debuts in Melbourne. December 26, 1913: Less than two years after the sinking of the Titanic, the disaster…
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James Cameron’s got some big shoes to fill: his own! Having steered the mighty Titanic to box-office and Academy Award glory over a decade ago, the self-styled “king of the world” is unleashing an epic sci-fi saga that fuses his vivid…
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Sure, she may not be a household name, and while she does have plenty of fine supporting roles on her resume, Molly Parker has managed to carve out a career as a primarily lead actress, and an incredible one at…
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Question: When, oh when are Arthur Hailey’s Hotel and the TV series of The Ghost & Mrs. Muir ever going to be introduced on DVD? Answer: Good questions that, unfortunately, we don’t have all the answers to. With respect to…
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This Week In Film History 12-14-09
December 19, 1909: The first use of freeze frame for dramatic effect is employed by D.W. Griffith for the film A Corner in Wheat. December 14, 1939: Seventy-five years after General Sherman set it ablaze, the city of Atlanta is…
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