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It`s a Wonderful Life -- For Those Not Paying Attention.
Frank Capra`s film is far more than a mere "holiday classic", and certainly not the sappy heartwarmer everyone would like you to believe.
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Lionel Barrymore of Famous Theatrical Family
Lionel Herbert Blythe was the eldest child of theatrical performers Maurice Barrymore (original family name Blythe) and Georgie Drew.
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Forgotten Anti-War Movies of the 1930s
Overshadowed by the 1930 classics "All Quiet on the Western Front" and France's "The Grand Illusion," these three still are among the best anti-war movies of that decade.
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Key Largo
It's not John Huston's best work but 1948's Key Largo is memorable nonetheless
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The Horoscope of Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore's star quality is shown in her horoscope. Her astrological profile holds clues to her unique lineage, her indulgence, and her spark of originality.
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Treasure Island
The latest Pirates of the Caribbean sequel spawns memories of an old gem, the 1934 version of Treasure Island
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175 Years of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
First published on December 19, 1843, after 175 years it is still one of the best known Christmas stories - scrooge, spirits, and seasonal salvation takes many forms!
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Best Films to Revisit This Holiday Season
It's a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra's beloved movie starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, suggests a few other powerful films worth a revisit this holiday season.
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Famous Hollywood Families
What is it about certain families that make them exceptional? Whether by genes or nepotism, many famous Hollywood names got their "in" through their famous relatives.
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Famous Valentine's Day Births
From Jimmy Hoffa to to Bishop James Pike, February fourteenth has been the birthday of several famous (and infamous) people on the American scene
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Income Tax, Economic Recession & Money Movies
Many movies focus on the subject of money - having it, gaining it, losing it, and lacking it. Dramatic, comic, romantic, war, crime, and many film genres utilize it.
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Chistmas Cheer "It's A Wonderful Life"
A classic film with a Christmas Theme:"It's A Wonderful Life"
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A Christmas Carol
Christmas Family Film experience all around
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Duel in the Sun
A 130 minute crash-course in the glorious mess that is Hollywood.
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Eddie G.
A tribute to Edward G. Robinson, the most versatile actor to come out of Warner Brothers.
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Five of the Best Christmas Movies Ever Made
Almost everyone has a favorite Christmas movie. Chances are it's one of these movies, but there may be one here not everyone's seen. These are five worth viewing.
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Holiday Films That Never Get Old Part 1
Christmas and the Holiday Season is a time for movies - and here are some of the greatest.
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Lon Chaney, Sr.
Lon Chaney, Sr., is regarded as both a silent screen and horror film icon. But he was also a performer whose roles asked us to rethink our attitudes toward the disabled.
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AFI Names Top Ten Fantasy Films of All Time
The American Film Institute has come out with a ranking of the top ten fantasy films of all time. Number one pick is the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" which is "Over the Rainbow."
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American & French Revolution Films in the 1920s
The 1920s comprised the Golden Age of Silent Movies. These three epic films set during the American and French Revolutions are part of the reason why.
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Mary Pickford, Lillian Russell, Gloria Swanson
If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.
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Pre-Code Delights Part I
In my mind, the true golden age in Hollywood took place between 1929 and 1934. In these years, there was a code of morality that was starting to sink its teeth into movies, but it hadn't taken hold yet. Which meant all the more fun for audiences. Here are three good flicks from that time.
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Those Holiday Movies
We've seen them a million times, but how many times from a depression and persecution point of view?
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Yes Virginia, Holiday Videos Make Perfect Gifts
Holiday related videos make perfect gifts. Suite101.Com surveyed and rated dozens of these videos. Most are tv specials now on home video; a select few are films broadcast every holiday season.
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History of Hollywood
The road to becoming the movie capitol of the world was paved by a desire for better weather and a need to escape the clutches of Thomas Edison.
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The Oscars Take Off With 'Wings'
The first Academy Awards were presented in 1927 with the Best Picture going to <i>Wings</i>. Take a look at this film and the rest of the films that earned the honor of Best Picture from 1927 to 1937.
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Christmas Movies for Family Entertainment
Not all Christmas movies are suitable for family viewing, but these films are appropriate for all ages and filled the true spirit of the holiday season.
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