Monthly Archives: February 2017

Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: North by Northwest” (Giveaway runs 2/22 through 3/18)

Win Tickets to see “North by Northwest” on the Big Screen! in Select Cinemas Nationwide Sunday April 2 & Wednesday April 5! “That’s funny, that plane’s dustin’ crops where there ain’t no crops.” Look out Cary, here we come 🙂 … Continue reading

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5 Things You May Not Know About Sidney Poitier

5 Things You May Not Know About Sidney Poitier Like that today is his birthday. ….. 1.) He was a Loyalist and a Patriot… Loyal to Both The States and The Crown Sidney Poitier had dual citizenship in the United States … Continue reading

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90 Years of Sidney Poitier Blogathon: To Sir with Love (1967)

Happy Birthday Sidney Poitier! A Blogathon Celebration! “The time has come for closing books and long last looks must end. And as I leave, I know that I am leaving my best friend… a friend who taught me right from wrong — … Continue reading

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5 Things You May Not Know about Merle Oberon

5 Things You May Not Know about Merle Oberon   Like that today would have been her birthday. Happy 106th Birthday to the legend Merle Oberon! ….. She was not always who she said she was…. The face of deception We … Continue reading

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Oscar Losers – Not Even in the Buidling

Oscar Losers – Not even in the Building The Never Nominated Club. Angela Lansbury. Peter O’Toole. Glenn Close. Deborah Kerr. Those are the names that always pop up when the conversation steers towards The Oscars. All great actors, all with … Continue reading

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5 Things You May Not Know about Thelma Ritter

  5 Things You May Not Know about Thelma Ritter Like that today would have been her birthday. Happy 115th Birthday to the legend Thelma Ritter! 1.) She was a born romantic The face of romantic… Well, perhaps she wasn’t … Continue reading

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5 Things You May Not Know about Richard Burton

5 Things You May Not Know about Richard Burton   Like the fact that he was very handsome but, then again, I guess we already knew that ….. 1.) English was his second language His native Wales in the background … Continue reading

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“We’ll Always Have Casablanca” Book Giveaway (Feb 13 through March 18)

Celebrating a Classic among Classics! “We’ll Always Have Casablanca” Book Giveaway Yay! The Contest is over and the winners are: Carl S, Ellen B, Kevin P, George G, Jessica C, Jeff L, Morgan M, Israel B, Adam V, and Ana … Continue reading

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Kino Lorber DVD and Blu-Ray Oscar Tribute Giveaway (Facebook/Blog February)

And the Winner Is… Kino Lorber DVD/Blu-Ray Giveaway, Winner’s Choice of 17 Classic Titles Yay! The Contest is over and the winners are: Steve C and David D.  Our Oscar Month Celebration continues with our Facebook/Blog version of our Oscar Tribute DVD/Blu-ray giveaway! … Continue reading

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5 Things You May Not Know about Kathryn Grayson

  5 Things You May Not Know about Kathryn Grayson   Like that today, February 9th, 2017, would have been her 95th birthday!  ….. 1.) She owes her singing Career to a Janitor I just really want to draw your attention … Continue reading

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