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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: Angela Lansbury

31 Days of Oscar Blogathon Angela Lansbury in The Manchurian Candidate In 2013, the Academy Awards corrected what was, in my humble opinion, one of its biggest mistakes. No, it did not reverse its 1942 Best Picture decision and give it to … Continue reading

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TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar: CMH Picks for Week Two (Feb 8)

Turner Classic Movies: 31 Days of Oscar CMH Picks: Week Two Saturday February 8: Auntie Mame at 5:30PM EST 6 Nominations: Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Cinematography Color, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Film Editing 1959 “Life is a banquet and most … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Frank Sinatra

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Frank Sinatra, born December 12, 1915.  December 12 is a historically significant day. In 2000 the United States Supreme Court released its decision in Bush v Gore, in 1991 the Russian Federation gained independence … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Angela Lansbury

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Angela Lansbury, born on October 16, 1925! I have a confession: I am Angela Lansbury’s biggest fan. Ok. Maybe not biggest fan, but I am in at least in the 10 percent of Lansbury … Continue reading

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