On the occasion of the New York premiere of the classic western Shane 65 years ago today, enjoy this guest post by Rick Gould, who really digs into what is a truly mesmerizingly beautiful film that holds up to this day and that contains one of my favorite performances of all time (Jean Arthur's): (more…)
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Past & Curious: Jaclyn Smith, Michelle Pfeiffer, HALLOWEEN, William Holden & More!
Here's a roundup of golden-oldies goodness ... (more…)
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End Credits: 7 Actors Who Died Before (or Right After) Their Last Project Premiered
There is something endlessly fascinating about the concept of an actor who achieves great success and dies almost at the same time. Perhaps it serves as metaphor for life, a reminder that nothing is forever and to cherish each moment. What follows is a list of actors who you may remember from various films and…
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10 Walks To Remember!
Sometimes, actors use their bodies to make more impact than their words, and I've always been a sucker for an interesting walk. Check out 10 of the most memorable walks in movie and music-video history ... (more…)
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Turning Point: A Second Look at ‘The Boys in the Band’
Fifty years ago this month, The Boys in the Band opened Off-Broadway. (more…)
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Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies @ 92
The wife of the 41st POTUS and mother of the 43rd passed away 48 hours after it was announced she was in end-of-life palliative care. (more…)
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‘Night Court’ Star Harry Anderson Dies @ 65
Harry Anderson, the comic who presided over nine seasons of the NBC hit Night Court (1984-1992) with his offbeat, folksy humor, has died at his home in Asheville, North Carolina, according to local media. (more…)
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Past & Curious: 10 Gr8erDays Links
Ten links related to the past that will brighten up your immediate future: (more…)
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Stunning Footage of NYC in 1911
MoMA offered, for a brief time on its site, footage shot in 1911 of various famous NYC sites. (more…)
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Grace Jones Reveals Long-Awaited Documentary … and Some Leg!
Mercurial avant-garde singer, actress and model Grace Jones, who turns 70 next month, appeared at a Q&A held after a Film Society of Lincoln Center screening of the documentary Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami Saturday evening, finally having unleashed the film on the world after beginning work on it with director Sophie Fiennes in 2005.…
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