Monthly Archives: June 2017

Film Noir Review: The Sniper (1952)

“Stop me — Find me and stop me. I’m going to do it again.” By 1951, filmmaker Edward Dmytryk was persona non grata in Hollywood. Blacklisted as one of the Hollywood Ten in 1947, the Oscar nominee was jailed for … Continue reading

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Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (35th Anniversary)” (Giveaway runs June 30 – July 15)

Win Tickets to see “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” on the Big Screen! In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sunday, July 30 & Wednesday, August 2! ‘”Aloha, Mr. Hand.” Yay! The contest is over and the winners are: Tracy S, George G, … Continue reading

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Two Eves of Film Comedy: Exclusive Guest Post by Author Steve Massa (Slapstick Divas)

Two Eves of Film Comedy Currently in American films there are two female comedy stars – Melissa McCarthy and Amy Schumer. That seems like a bounty as often there aren’t any acknowledged funny ladies, but the truth is they’re always … Continue reading

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“Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy” Book Giveaway (June 26 – July 29)

“Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy” We have TEN Copies to Give Away in July! It’s time for our next book giveaway! And, I am delighted to say that this time, we’ll be celebrating the women of silent comedy … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day to All… Classic Movie Dads and their Classic Movie Kids…

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads out there! And Celebrating the Day with a Quick Pictorial… This is just a simple post with some pictures of Classic Movie Dads and their Classic Movie Kids. I’m sure I’m … Continue reading

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The Pride of the Yankees Book Giveaway (June 12 – July 15)

“The Pride of the Yankees: Lou Gehrig, Gary Cooper and the Making of a Classic” We have TEN Copies to Give Away! “The riveting story behind the making of The Pride of the Yankees is finally being told in Richard … Continue reading

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Those Redheads from Seattle Contest Giveaway (June 5-July 8)

Those Redheads from Seattle, Newly Restored in 3-D! Blu-Ray Giveaway And, now for our next contest, courtesy of Kino Lorber! This time, we will be giving away FIVE COPIES of the newly restored 3-D Blu-Ray of Those Redheads from Seattle (1953), starring Rhonda … Continue reading

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