Monthly Archives: March 2017

Breaking Barriers: Lena Horne

Posted on March 10, 2017 by minooallen

  Breaking Barriers Lena Horne When Lena Horne signed a long-term contract with MGM it was a very big deal. The year was 1942 and prior to that no black actor had ever been privy to such a lucrative contract … Continue reading →

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Buster Keaton Blu-Ray/DVD Giveaway (via Twitter March 6-April 1)

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Buster Keaton Celebration! Blu-Ray/DVD Giveaway Yay! The Contest is over and the winners are: Tim, Kevy, David H and Chris.  And, now for a back-to-back Blu-Ray/DVD Giveaway! If the contest I announced just minutes ago wasn’t enough, we’ll also be giving … Continue reading →

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Michael York Autographed Blu-Ray Giveaway (via Twitter March 6-April 1)

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

  “Something for Everyone” Blu-Ray Michael York Autographed Copies to Giveaway Yay! The Contest is over and the winners are: Ana, David H, Vickie and Nancy. Well, this month we have a very special giveaway courtesy of Kino Lorber! We … Continue reading →

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National Women’s History Month: Breaking Barriers

Posted on March 3, 2017 by minooallen

  Women’s History Month Breaking Barriers When it comes to being a person of color in Hollywood, it’s never been easy. Even today there is still a troubling lack of non-white faces on the silver screen as demonstrated by last … Continue reading →

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5 Things You May Not Know about Harry Belafonte

Posted on March 1, 2017 by minooallen

5 Things You May Not Know about Harry Belafonte  Like today is his birthday. Happy 90th Birthday to the legend Harry Belafonte! ….. In the Navy… OK, so this may be a promotional picture of Belafonte from Carmen Jones (1954, director Otto … Continue reading →

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