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Silents are Golden: 5 Flapper-Themed Films From The 1920s

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: 5 Flapper-Themed Films From The 1920s In the mood for a film about the Roaring Twenties? Something lighthearted with plenty of bobbed hair, short skirts, hip flasks, and jazz? (Personally, my answer is always “yes.”) Save your … Continue reading →

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Lives Behind the Legends: Doris Day – Looking For Love

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Arancha van der Veen

Lives Behind the Legends: Doris Day – Looking For Love When you think of the iconic Doris Day, you probably think of a picture-perfect blonde who had it all — the all-American girl, the perfect housewife, the happy-go-lucky sweetheart. Doris … Continue reading →

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Monster and Matinees: Georges Méliès and the Creation of the First Horror Film

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Toni Ruberto

Georges Méliès and the Creation of the First Horror Film It started with a bat. And what a perfect opening image it was for the world’s first horror film. After all, the bat has been one of the most iconic … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Modern Sci-fi owes a Debt to ‘Day of the Triffids’

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Toni Ruberto

Modern Sci-fi owes a Debt to ‘Day of the Triffids’ In a continuing quest to enjoy as many classic movie monsters as possible, it was time to revisit The Day of the Triffids. Seeing it with fresh eyes after so … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: A Closer Look – The General (1926)

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: A Closer Look – The General (1926) Often called one of the finest silent films of all time – some people even consider it the finest – Buster Keaton’s masterwork The General (1926) still feels wonderfully fresh … Continue reading →

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Classic Conversations: The Late Michael Apted, Director of the Acclaimed ‘Up’ Documentaries

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Danny Miller

In my opinion, the most extraordinary documentary series in the history of the medium is the late director Michael Apted’s “Up” films. Beginning in 1964 with “Seven Up,” a group of 14 British children from various socio-economic backgrounds were interviewed … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: The Handsome Face of Horror in ‘I Married a Monster from Outer Space’

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

The Handsome Face of Horror in ‘I Married a Monster from Outer Space’ When classic movie fans think of the faces of horror, we rightly go to some of the most iconic creatures in film history: the Universal monsters and … Continue reading →

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Classic Conversations: Oscar-Nominated Ronee Blakley Talks About Her Iconic Role as Barbara Jean on the 45th Anniversary of Robert Altman’s ‘Nashville’

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Danny Miller

Ronee Blakley discusses her role as Barbara Jean in Robert Altman’s “Nashville” on the 45th anniversary of the film’s release Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – Remembering Diana Serra Cary, Or “Baby Peggy”

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – Remembering Diana Serra Cary, Or “Baby Peggy” On February 24, 2020, the world lost its last bona fide silent film star – Diana Serra Cary, who had passed away at age 101. While there … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Universal’s True Original Monster and Other She-Wolves

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Toni Ruberto

Universal’s True Original Monster and Other She-Wolves We love our Universal Monsters. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and The Wolfman – these guys are legends for a reason. But it’s time to ask the guys to move over and make room … Continue reading →

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