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Fourth of July: A Classic Movie Salute to the American Spirit

Posted on July 4, 2012 by minooallen

Independence Day: Characters Count The fourth of July has become somewhat of a bittersweet holiday for me. Although the birth of our nation was founded on inclusive, democratic ideals, the current climate of the American political system can be, well, downright depressing. … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Charles Laughton

Posted on July 1, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Charles Laughton, born July 1, in 1899! I like to think of Charles Laughton as somewhat of a film and theatre Renaissance man. Acting, he did that. Directing, he did that, too. Producing, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Errol Flynn

Posted on June 20, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Errol Flynn, born June 20th, 1909! Although Errol Flynn is often remembered most as the nefarious, swashbuckling hero of a bygone era, his abilities as an actor can often be overlooked. So today, the day of this … Continue reading →

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Let’s Hear it for the Dads: Three Father-Centric Classic Films

Posted on June 16, 2012 by minooallen

If you’ve been to, oh say, any store in the last couple of weeks, you are well aware of what time of year it is — Father’s Day. And of course all the stores are telling you, in brightly colored … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Basil Rathbone

Posted on June 13, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Basil Rathbone, born June 13 in 1892! Although the ever versatile South African born English actor portrayed variety of roles, his cad-like nature was always his character’s biggest appeal. ….. Basil Rathbone as the … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Clint Eastwood

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Clint Eastwood, born May 31 in 1930! Clint Eastwood as Actor: as “Blondie” in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. “Every gun makes its own tune.” ….. Clint Eastwood as Director: Million Dollar … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Bob Hope

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Bob Hope, born May 29 in 1903! As Actor, Bob Hope won FIVE non-competitive Academy Awards: 1941 Honorary Award: In recognition of his unselfish services to the motion picture industry (special silver plaque) 1945 Honorary Award: For … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: John Wayne

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, John Wayne, born May 26 in 1907! American Icon in Westerns: John Wayne won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1969 for his role as Rooster Cogburn in True Grit (shown here with Kim … Continue reading →

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