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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture # 9 — The Apartment (1960)

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Josh Kaye

9. The Apartment (1960) Other Nominated Films: The Alamo, Elmer Gantry, Suns and Lovers, The Sundowners Billy Wilder’s follow-up to Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, is a witty, sardonic, and touching film about corporate politics, adultery, integrity and love. Jack Lemmon plays … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture #’s 28 and 27 — The Lost Weekend (1945) and A Man for All Seasons (1966)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Josh Kaye

28. The Lost Weekend (1945) Other Nominated Films: Anchors Aweigh, The Bells of St. Mary’s, Mildred Pierce, Spellbound The Lost Weekend is an extremely tough film to watch since it’s extremely accurate in its portrayal of the disease known as … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture #’s 32 and 31 — Tom Jones (1963) and Going My Way (1944)

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Josh Kaye

32. Tom Jones (1963) Other Nominated Films: America America, Cleopatra, How The West Was Won, Lilies of the Field There hasn’t been a comedy quite like Tom Jones in a very long time, which is unfortunate since it’s such a … Continue reading →

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