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Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Shirley MacLaine Part 2

Actress. Singer. Dancer. Author. Activist. There seems to be nothing that Shirley MacLaine can’t do. Shirley MacLaine Beaty was born April 24, 1934 in Richmond Virginia to Ira Owens Beaty and Kathlyn Corinne. Shirley was performing in front of people … Continue reading

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Coming To A Theater Near You — Casablanca / Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Shirley MacLaine

Before I go on to talk about fantastic actress Shirley MacLaine, I wanted to let you know about a wonderful event happening on Wednesday, March 21st — Casablanca will be re-released in select theaters around the country. As you already … Continue reading

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Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Christopher Plummer Part 3

Where Is He Now? Plummer seems to be becoming more famous now than he ever has been before, not just appealing to those who knew him as Captain Von Trapp, but becoming popular to a younger audience as well. His … Continue reading

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Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Christopher Plummer Part 2

With a career that spans seven decades, Christopher Plummer is one of the most important actors of our time. Plummer was born on December 13, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario to Isabella Mary and John Orme Plummer. Through his mother, Plummer … Continue reading

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Hollywood’s Greatest: Then and Now – Christopher Plummer

After paying tribute to some of the greatest award-winning films to ever hit the big screen, it’s only fair to pay tribute to some of the greatest Classic Movie actors and actresses who are still living and working today. These … Continue reading

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2011 Best Picture Winner – The Artist

2011 Best Picture Winner – The Artist Other Nominated Films: The Descendants, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Help, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, The Tree of Life, War Horse When I first decided to do my Best Picture Countdown, … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture # 1 — Casablanca (1943)

1. Casablanca (1943) Other Nominated Films: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Heaven Can Wait, The Human Comedy, In Which We Serve, Madame Curie, The More the Merrier, The Ox-Bow Incident, The Song of Bernadette, Watch on the Rhine Casablanca is … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture # 2 — On the Waterfront (1954)

2. On the Waterfront (1954) Other Nominated Films: The Canine Mutiny, The Country Girl, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Three Coins in the Fountain This isn’t the first Elia Kazan film to make an appearance on this list: Gentleman’s Agreement won Best … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture # 3 — Gone with the Wind (1939)

3. Gone with the Wind (1939) Other Nominated Films: Dark Victory, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Love Affair, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Ninotchka, Of Mice and Men, Stagecoach, The Wizard of Oz, Wuthering Heights One movie won 10 Academy Awards, holding … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture # 4 — The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

4. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Other Nominated Films: Peyton Place, Sayonara, 12 Angry Men, Witness for the Prosecution I said this in an earlier post, but I feel that it’s only right to say it again: Davis Lean is one of … Continue reading

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