This Week in Movie History takes a Historic look at movie history through the ages. November 7, 1902: French inventor/film executive Leon Gaumont demonstrates his Chronophone system of showing films with synchronized phonograph cylinders. November 4, 1907: The Chicago City Council…
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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….
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This Week In Film History, 11.06.11
November 7, 1902: French inventor/film executive Leon Gaumont demonstrates his Chronophone system of showing films with synchronized phonograph cylinders. November 6, 1958: Steve McQueen (article: Non-Expressionism The Gift of Steve McQueen) battles that man-eating goo from outer space, The Blob,…
Read more →Upcoming DVD & Blu-ray Releases: Week of 7-3-11
It’s Fourth of July week! As such, there are some explosive new releases now available. Grab yourself a hot dog or burger, and relax with a new DVD or Blu-ray. Here are some suggestions: The Honeymoon Machine Fast-paced comedy stars…
Read more →The Magnificent Seven: Ten Things To Know About The Movie
The Magnificent Seven: Get the skinny on 10 facts about John Sturges’ 1960 western classic The Magnificent Seven starring Yul Brynner,Steve McQueen music by Elmer Bernstein.
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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! For his later roles the King of Cool demanded to be paid up-front in cash.
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First Time Watch: The Cincinnati Kid
While I pride myself on not betting over my head and NEVER risk more than I can afford to lose, I wound up parting with more cash than I was really happy about during a recent trip to Atlantic City….
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Steve McQueen I started going to the movies in the seventies and Steve McQueen was one of the first stars I got to know in current releases. When I saw his last film in the theatre, The Hunter, on opening…
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