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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Katharine Hepburn

Posted on May 12, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legends, Katharine Hepburn, born May 12, 1907! The Great Katharine Hepburn While growing up, pretty much every teenager looks for an idol – that unobtainable being that serves as both mentor and deity. For some … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Orson Welles

Posted on May 6, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Orson Welles, born May 6th, 1915.  Orson Welles during his Boy Genius phase The genius of Orson Welles can not be denied. Through his long lenses, long takes, and deep focus, he was able to … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Mary Astor

Posted on May 3, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Mary Astor, born May 3rd, 1906. The Lovely Mary Astor Sometime between the Golden Age of Hollywood and the Modern era, a lot has changed. Take for instance the media’s treatment of, and the populace … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Harold Lloyd

Posted on April 20, 2013 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend Harold Lloyd, born April 20th, 1893! Harold Lloyd in Safety Last (1923, Fred C. NewMeyer director) You see that still frame above you? The only one that’s there? With Harold Lloyd? Well,  in my opinion, that … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: William Holden

Posted on April 17, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, William Holden, born on April 17th, 1918! William Holden, the Golden Boy I’ll be honest with you, (hopefully) loyal reader, it took me a while to ‘get’ William Holden. My first experience with … 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: Alec Guinness

Posted on April 2, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Alec Guinness, born April 2nd, 1914! Some actors are divas. We’ve all heard the rumors of insane dressing room demands and the so-called “no-eye contact” clause. Yes, in our current celebrity culture. actors … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Gloria Swanson

Posted on March 27, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Gloria Swanson, born March 27th, 1899! There is a common myth in classic movie folklore. Well, there’s many myths in classic movie folklore actually, but I plan to focus on just one for … Continue reading →

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Lawrence of Arabia: A Re-Release of Epic Proportions!

Posted on October 4, 2012 by minooallen

  Lawrence of Arabia: An Epic Fathom/Sony Event! In honor of its 50th anniversary, the epic classic Lawrence of Arabia is being re-released in theatres in digitally restored glorious 4k, the highest resolution possible. Now, I must admit something I … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Groucho Marx

Posted on October 2, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Groucho Marx, born on October 2, 1890! Sometimes you have a bad day. Your car won’t start, your computer at work crashes, or your boss blames you for all the problems in the office. … Continue reading →

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