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"Wild Bill" Wellman
William Wellman’s life was as colorful as the movies he directed. Born on February 29, 1896, Bill grew up outside Boston. He was a...
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Hollywood At War
To mark the recent 80th anniversary of D-Day, here’s my Top 10 list of Hollywood’s greatest World War II films: The Pacific Theater “From...
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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Films of 1952: Angel Face
I am not easily shocked by movies, but the first time I saw Angel Face, I actually yelped out loud. There are two moments in the picture...
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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Films of 1947: Crossfire
In 1947, two movies dealing with anti-Semitism were released just four months apart. First came Crossfire in July, followed by...
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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Films of 1947: Out of the Past
Out of the Past isn’t just a movie. It’s the archetype of film noir. At TCM.com, Felicia Feaster and John M. Miller break down the...
May 31, 20223 min read
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