

- 2 days ago
- 2 min
Films of 1953: The Band Wagon
Much as I love Singin’ in the Rain, I’ve always had a soft spot for The Band Wagon. The pics feel like musical bookends: Released just a...
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- Sep 15
- 3 min
Films of 1953: Stalag 17
“Billy Wilder has a mind full of razor blades.” That’s William Holden’s mic-drop take on Wilder’s creative genius. Holden should know....
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- Sep 1
- 3 min
Hollywood Makeovers
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(1)Louise Brooks’ bob. Claudette Colbert’s bangs. Lucille Ball’s carrot top. Who’s the mastermind behind these tressed-for-success stories?...
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- Aug 15
- 3 min
Films of 1948: Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Let me admit upfront that this Cary Grant comedy isn’t Philadelphia Story-great, nor did it launch a Thin Man-like franchise for Grant...
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- Aug 1
- 3 min
Films of 1948: Bogie-Huston Double Feature
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(1)Cinemagic happens when certain actors and directors join forces. John Wayne and John Ford made 14 gems, like Stagecoach, The Searchers...
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- Jul 15
- 2 min
Films of 1948: Act of Violence
With just 21 feature-length credits, director Fred Zinnemann’s batting average was awfully high, thanks to legendary releases like High...
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