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176. WUTHERING HEIGHTS, 1939
Timeless love. Unforgettable cinema. "Wuthering Heights" The movies that stay with us are those that strike a chord deep within, and...
Jun 1017 min read
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175. CAPTAIN BLOOD, 1935
The classic adventure that launched a thousand swashbucklers "Captain Blood" Few films embody the spirit of classic Hollywood like...
May 2016 min read
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174. TROUBLE IN PARADISE, 1932
Two thieves, one heiress, and a whole lot of trouble in paradise "Trouble in Paradise" While there are scores of classic movies everyone...
Apr 2918 min read
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173. JAWS, 1975
The movie that redefined Hollywood and made millions fear the ocean "Jaws" Since cinema began, many movies have entertained, fewer have...
Apr 820 min read
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172. THE BIGAMIST, 1953
A remarkable psychological drama that’s as tender as it is tragic "The Bigamist" The supremely engrossing “The Bigamist” may be...
Mar 1816 min read
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Legendary actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95
Gene Hackman So sad to report that the body of actor Gene Hackman was discovered yesterday He, along with his wife and dog, were found...
Feb 272 min read
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171. HAROLD AND MAUDE, 1971
A love story that's anything but ordinary "Harold and Maude" Witnessing one's innermost thoughts and emotions in a film is a truly...
Feb 2519 min read
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170. ON THE TOWN, 1949
Three sailors, three girls, and one exhilarating landmark "On the Town" A shimmering, high-voltage mix of reality and fantasy, “On the...
Feb 420 min read
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169. THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, 1952
A sublime film about the dark side of moviemaking "The Bad and the Beautiful" "The Bad and the Beautiful" is a double treat. Not only is...
Jan 1418 min read
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Joan Crawford publicity still for "Letty Lynton" (1932) First let me wish all of you a very Happy New Year! I'm immensely grateful to...
Jan 72 min read
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168. HOLIDAY, 1938
A heartwarming journey to find the true riches of life "Holiday" Movies can offer hope and inspiration as well as entertain, and the...
Dec 24, 202417 min read
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167. THE BIG PARADE, 1925
A simple, yet powerful trailblazer of epic proportions "The Big Parade" The timeless masterpiece “The Big Parade” is one of the few...
Dec 10, 202419 min read
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"The Wizard of Oz's" ruby slippers set historical new auction record
Thought I don't normally write posts other than movie recommendations and the occasional nod to someone I've written about who's passed...
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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Actor Earl Holliman has died at the age of 96
I'm sorry to announce the recent passing of Earl Holliman , a likeable, rugged, talented actor of stage and screen. He appeared in nearly...
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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166. DUCK SOUP, 1933
Comedy and cinema share a glorious bond, as the two virtually grew up together. Starting in the silent days, a handful of comical geniuses e
Nov 26, 202419 min read
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165. THE BIG SLEEP, 1946
A super-fun noir puzzle, bristling with sex, suspense, and crackerjack banter If a case ever needed to be made that great movies can...
Nov 12, 202416 min read
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Quincy Jones died yesterday at the age of 91
Quincy Jones, o ne of music's greatest and most influential legends, arrangers, composers, and music producers, died yesterday at the age...
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Teri Garr died today at the age of 79
One of the actresses I loved as a kid (and still love) was Teri Garr. It was always a treat when Garr appeared on the screen. She was...
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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164. DRACULA, 1931
A spellbinding film that’s the grandaddy of cinematic horror In honor of upcoming Halloween, I can’t think of a better film to watch than...
Oct 29, 202418 min read
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163. MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, 1939
An unforgettable film about courage, freedom, and democracy Only one director in the history of movies consistently made powerful,...
Oct 15, 202419 min read
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