Tag Archives: classic film

Barbara Stanwyck Blogathon: Double Indemnity

Posted on July 22, 2013 by minooallen

  Barbara Stanwyck: Double Indemnity  Some actors are born to play a certain type. The word type-cast does exist for a reason.  Some are gruff and cast as cops, while others are wise and cast as grandfathers. This, however, was not … Continue reading →

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Screen Queens: Mae West

Posted on June 3, 2013 by minooallen

  Mae West: Queen of Sass Mae West, owner of her sexuality (and plenty others) It should come as no surprise to anyone that Mae West became a staple in the gay community. While coming into her own as a … Continue reading →

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Classic Music Legend Tribute: Max Von Sydow

Posted on April 10, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Max Von Sydow, born April 10th, 1929! Fate has an interesting way of creating legends. One way (although I am in no way advocating this) is to go out while you’re on top — … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: John Ford

Posted on February 1, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, John Ford, born February 1st, 1894. One of the most powerful aspects of film is its ability to create a self-contained world void of the trappings of reality. A well-crafted film can transport … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Paul Newman

Posted on January 26, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Paul Newman, born January 26th, 1925.   Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969, George Roy Hill director) Let me tell you a little story about my freshman year at … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Robert Wise

Posted on September 10, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Robert Wise, born on September 10, 1914! Some directors become legends by carving a cinematic niche for themselves. Alfred Hitchcock is known as the master of suspense. Frank Capra has a tendency to … Continue reading →

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