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Western RoundUp: High Noon

High Noon (1952) I’ve seen High Noon (1952) multiple times over the years, including a memorable theatrical screening at the FilmEx festival when I was in my teens. The FilmEx screening, which took place in Century City, California, was part of a … Continue reading

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5 Things You May Not Know about Ernest Borgnine

  5 Things You May Not Know about Ernest Borgnine   Like today is his birthday. Happy 101st Birthday to the legend Ernest Borgnine! ….. In the Navy Borgnine donning his Cheif Petty Officer hat Borgnine enlisted in the Navy … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Thomas Mitchell

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Character Actor Thomas Mitchell, born July 11, 1892! Veteran Character Actor Thomas Mitchell has appeared in such a wonderful array of iconic films — and has portrayed such a diverse palette of characters — … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Buddy Adler at Work

  Born June 22, 1909 Producer Buddy Adler! Buddy Adler produced 24 movies in a span of only ten years (1948-1958) including the classic films From Here to Eternity (for which he won the Best Picture Oscar), Love is a … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Fred Zinnemann

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Fred Zinnemann, born April 29th, 1907! In his heyday, Fred Zinneman was as revered a name as his peers Hitchcock, Capra, and Wyler. Now, the other three are icons of the film industry, and Zinnemann, … 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)

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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