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One actor whose films I’m always anxious to watch is Edward Norton. He is so gifted and versatile. The characters he plays are often intense and/or troubled, and always captivating and true-to-life. My favorite films are American History X (1998) … Continue reading
I love to visit Europe. And in between those rare trips, I enjoy learning more about a new place. So whether you’re an armchair traveler or planning your next vacation, we have the DVDs to get you started on the … Continue reading
Spotlight: Rita Hayworth Born Margarita Carmen Cansino in New York on October 17, 1918, into a family of dancers, Rita Hayworth was one of the most glamorous actresses in cinema history and all-time great Hollywood legends. She was one of … Continue reading
Spotlight: Audie Murphy As most of you know, Audie Murphy was America’s most decorated soldier of World War II. After the war, Murphy went to Hollywood and began a movie career under the tutelage of James Cagney. Most of the … Continue reading
Spotlight: Holiday Films Holiday films are an important American pastime and though they can be a bit sappy, they can also warm our hearts and restore our faith in humanity. They’re the perfect thing for helping to get everyone into … Continue reading
Spotlight: True Grit This film was made in 1969 and remade in 2010. Both films have much to recommend them, as they followed the 1968 Charles Portis novel closely; the only strong criticism is they both should have stayed truer … Continue reading
Spotlight: Canine Stars Reading about Rin Tin Tin in Susan Orlean’s new book Rin Tin Tin: The Life and Legend make you interested in other canine stars? Try some of these movies with appealing dog actors. Lassie Come Home (1943) … Continue reading
Spotlight: Judy Holliday Judy Holliday began her career as part of a nightclub act, then appeared successfully on the Broadway stage before going to Hollywood. In the early 1940s, she appeared in three films at 20th Century Films, but was … Continue reading
Spotlight: Anne Baxter Anne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on May 7, 1923. She was the daughter of a salesman and granddaughter of world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. By the time she was 13, she had already appeared … Continue reading
Spotlight: 1930s Germany If you have just finished reading In the Garden of Beasts (Erik Larson’s portrait of Germany as the Nazis rise to power and influence), you might like one of the following movie depictions of the same time … Continue reading
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