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Classic Conversations: Ben Mankiewicz on His Grandfather’s Oscar-Winning ‘Citizen Kane’ Coming to Theaters

Among classic movie lovers, the topic of the greatest film of all time is one that always leads to a lot of controversy. I tend to be an outlier when I read such lists. I’m shocked by all the people … Continue reading

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German Expressionism 101 – Part Two (The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari)

German Expressionism 101 Part Two Like the pretty much all of the art in 1920s Germany, Expressionism dominated German Cinema. Before WWI, the German Film Industry lagged behind countries such as the US, France, and Italy due to its lack … Continue reading

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“Pioneers of African-American Cinema” featured on TCM, and releasing on DVD/Blu-Ray PLUS Special Offer for CMH Fans

Paying Tribute to the Vital Works of America’s First African-American Filmmakers… As you probably already know, CMH is giving away five copies of “Pioneers of African-American Cinema” this month (through July 30), courtesy of Kino Lorber.  This historic 5-disc set … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Auction to Feature Rare Movie Memorabilia from the Morris Everett Jr Collection…

54 Years Ago a Young Man Walks into a Movie Memorabilia Store and Decides to Collect Something on Every Movie Ever Made! Yes, that’s the true story of Morris Everett Jr., one of the most deliberate and methodical collectors of historic vintage … Continue reading

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TCM And Fathom Events Announce Extended Partnership: Six Months of Classic Movie Fun on the Big Screen!

TCM and Fathom Events Extend Partnership for TCM Presents Theatrical Classic Movie Series Although we can enjoy watching classic movies to our heart’s content thanks to TV, DVDs and streaming — let’s face it, there’s nothing, nothing, like watching a … Continue reading

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“TCM Presents … There’s No Place Like Hollywood” Bonham’s Auction 2014

Bonhams Auction “TCM Presents … There’s No Place Like Hollywood” I was so excited to be able to stop by the Bonhams TCM auction yesterday, and although I didn’t participate in any of the bidding, I was able to view … Continue reading

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TCM Kicks Off ‘Fan Favorite’ Segment on November 29th: Four Fans to Share Favorite Films with Us!

Four Very Special TCM Fans to Share Favorite ‘Holiday’ Films with us on TCM, the Saturday after Thanksgiving! How exciting is this?!?!? On November 29th, TCM will be kicking off a new segment called “Fan Favorites” in which Ben Mankiewicz will … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Hub’s Top Ten Film Noir Picks

Classic Movie Hub’s 10 Must-See Films for a Better Understanding of Film Noir.   The Original: The Maltese Falcon Widely considered by critics and historians to be the first film noir, this 1941 classic set the standards for the genre. … Continue reading

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The Stuff Dreams are Made Of: Legendary Maltese Falcon Sells for $4 Million Dollars at TCM Bonhams Auction

A Century of Movie Magic: Iconic Movie Memorabilia auctioned off today thanks to TCM and Bonhams… Alas, the Turner Classic Movies Bonhams “What Dreams are Made Of” auction is now over, and for those of us who weren’t able to … Continue reading

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Texas honors Audie Murphy with Legislative Medal of Honor

  Audie Murphy awarded Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Governor Rick Perry will formally present the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously to Major Audie L. Murphy on October 29, 2PM in a public ceremony in Farmersville, Texas.  The award … Continue reading

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