Articles related to "Marlon Brando"



Jack Palance dies at 87
Despite a spotty career, Jack Palance leaves as the holder of a unique distinction
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June Allyson
June Allyson passes away this week at the age of 88
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Marlon Brando in Julius Caesar
Defying expectations, Marlon Brando was an impressive Marc Antony in the 1953 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
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Orpheus Revival In Toronto
Based on the hit Stratford Festival production, Orpheus Descending returns to Toronto as part of the 2006-2007 Mirvish Season at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
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Reorganization and Early Retirement Programs: Mafia Style
Frank Costello was making plans for a retirement from the Organization and Vito Genovese was making his own plans to become the new head of the Organization. A new player also makes his appearance in the high levels of the organization, Carlo Gambino. All became involved in an effort to reorganize the mob.
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The Wrestler Relaunches Rourke Revival
Eighties has-been Mickey Rourke could mirror iconic character by snatching glory (at this years Oscar's).
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1972: The Year of 'The Godfather'
'The Godfather' took home the Best Picture Academy Award in 1972, and a fake Indian woman took home the Best Actor award in Marlon Brando's place for his role as Vito Corleone in the film.
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A Street Car Named Desire (1951)
Tennesse Williams signature play starring Brando as the primal Stanley Kowalski.
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Apocalypse Now: Film Review
Francis Ford Coppola's stunning remake of Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' is brutal, sensuous film-making, incisively poking at the heart of humanity and sanity.
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Brando
Turner Classic Movies debuts its two-part documentary on Marlon Brando. Like the subject himself, it's dense, diverse and deeply introspective.
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Broken Arrow
After self-induced vomiting to purge John Woo's Broken Arrow, get a new binge started with Delmer Dave's Broken Arrow.
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Classic Westerns
Three worthy oaters that have been trampled under the hoof beats of indifference
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Edward Norton as the Incredible Hulk
In this new version of the Hulk story Edward Norton attempts to bring the most of the simple comic hero's character and give the Hulk a sophisticated edge.
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Hollywood and Vietnam: Review of Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now brought Vietnam out of hiding. It turned genuine accounts of US imperialism into an abstract and philosophical cinematic presentation of good and evil.
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Kazan's Cinematic Justification
Elia Kazan's <i>On the Waterfront</i> seems to hit a little too close to the bone for some people, or, at least, the people who were card-carrying Communists.
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Neil Trifunovich
Neil Trifunovich, has worked in the film industry for over 30 years working with movie luminaries from director David Cronenberg to actor Jackie Chan.
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100 Most Memorable Film Characters Of All Time: Nominations 21 thru 40
The countdown continues, revealing my choices for the most memorable characters in all of film history. This week, numbers 40 through 21 reveal some more cinema icons and heroes, some characters of true horror, some amazing female characters, and even a President of the United States.
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Controversy and the Oscars
After the recent Elia Kazan controversy, this week it's a look back at some of the other memorable Oscar show controversies.
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Julius Caesar and the Ides of March
Victorious soldier, famous assassination, inspiration for script writers from Shakespeare to Shaw - filmmakers continue attempting to capture the life of Julius Caesar
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On The Waterfront - 1954 Best Picture
Brando was not favourite to win Best Actor. Audiences vied with their hearts for Bing Crosby in The Country Girl

Politics and the Oscars: The 1970s
The political and social turmoil that characterized the United States in the 1970s were often reflected in the Oscar ceremonies.
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Tennessee Williams Literary Fest
The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival features Williams' female characters, his "Streetcar Named Desire" neighborhood and newcomers competing in scenes he created.
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The Left-Handed Gun
A review of Arthur Penn's treatment of the legend of Billy the Kid.
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Best Acting Oscars - 1950s/1960s
The 1950s and 1960s Oscar winning actors were a mixture of old and new faces including the first African-American actor to receive an Oscar.
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Celebrity Kids Try to Find Balance
As Michael Jackson's children struggle with their father's death, everyone wonders if they will be able to escape their father's celebrity and live normal lives.
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Oscar Winners from the Early 1970s
These Oscar winning best pictures from 1970 to 1974 included a war movie, a buddy-cops film, one featuring an elaborate scam, and the two best gangster movies ever made.
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A Closer Look at Best Actor in a Leading Role
It's time to analyze another Academy Award category throughout history, this week we look at the Best Actor category.
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A Star Is Made?
Imagine Gone With The Wind without Clark Gable? Cassablance without Humphrey Bogart? Or Mae West in Sunset Boulevard?
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
AN article on one of the most loved films of recent years, 'The Godfather' covering trivia, actors and plot details
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Breaking News 7
Solar Power could make quite a difference in the lives of islanders living on remote atolls.
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The 13 Worst Moments in Academy Awards History
Time to reflect back on the moments that did NOT make Oscar proud ... the worst moments from Oscar's first 71 years.
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Jack Palance (1919 - 2006)
Farewell to one of the great tough guys of stage and screen.
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Oscar Trivia: Test Your Knowledge of Movies
This week, one more round of Oscar trivia, looking at the most honored actors in Oscar history.
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All Fall Down Stars Warren Beatty as Drifter
All Fall Down is a fine drama about a ladies' man and his family with a cast including Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Warren Beatty, Angela Lansbury and Brandon De Wilde.
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Jim Henson (1936-1990)
Remembering the Muppet Man.
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Muppet Show Season 3 DVD Extras
Check out the extras in the upcoming The Muppet Show Season 3 DVD. Buena Vista Home Video releases the box set on May 20th.
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Next Big Thing Shia LeBoeuf
Shia LeBoeuf has ascended from supporting roles and smaller films to headlining in major blockbusters, such as Transformers and Indiana Jones.
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Rockabilly Fashion
Rock music and fashion often go hand in hand. Learn more about rockabilly style.
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The Appaloosa
One of the last glimpses of pre-gut Brando.
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The Claim
Catch it on the big screen while you can.
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The Godfather by Mario Puzo
A review of both the novel and film, <I>The Godfather</I>, by Mario Puzo.
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The Oscars: Pictures or Politics?
The Academy Awards is as much about the picture as it is about politics - as history has revealed.
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The Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong
Affectionately known as The Pen, Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel has defied the city's penchant for knocking down older buildings to become an iconic luxury hotel.
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Al Pacino Anti Hero
Celebrating some of the career highlights of master actor Al Pacino, and how his iconic roles as villanous characters have earned him the title of a classic anti hero.
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And Starring Gary Cooper As...Rhett Butler!
A Hollywood Role Call Of Actors Who Turned Down Great Parts
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Bloody Mary's Restaurant, Bora Bora
Overlooking a stunning lagoon in the South Pacific paradise of Bora Bora, it's no wonder that Bloody Mary's attracts so many famous diners.
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Cruise French Polynesia on the Pacific Princess
The Pacific Princess sails to legendary islands like Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea, and to lesser-known idylls such as Raiatea and Huahine.
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Dachshunds of Celebrities, Artists, and Writers
Dachshunds have inspired artists, amused writers and hobnobbed in Hollywood thanks to their unique look, innate self-esteem and genial personality.
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Diane Keaton - Getting Better With Age
Getting better with age, is an under statement for Keaton's major movies. Her talents have entertained us from the darkness of The Godfather to the romantics of Baby Boom.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 1988 Comedy Film
The town of Beaumont-sur-mer is the home of Lawrence Jamieson, a charming and intelligent conman, his home is threatened by the arrival of a rival conman Freddy Benson.
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