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Ava Gardner: Southern Belle and Bombshell
Ava Gardner was a sultry southern belle who took Hollywood by storm in such classic as Show Boat, Mogambo and The Barefoot Contessa.
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Pulp - A Mike Hodges Film Starring Michael Caine
Michael Caine stars as Mickey King, a writer of crime novels who finds himself caught up in a murder mystery while visiting an ageing Hollywood star.
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Ava Gardner: Profane Goddess
Part one of the story of bodacious and beautiful Ava Gardner--a true movie star.
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Judy Garland: Over the Rainbow
Judy Garland wowed us in "The Wizard of Oz" and went on to touch our hearts in numerous movies and television specials. Her life was both joyous and tragic and never failed to have us fall in love with her.
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Kid Kowboys
Can you imagine ‘Old Yeller’ without any kids? Or ‘Our Gang’ starring adults? What about ‘The Wizard of Oz’, starring a 30 year old Judy Garland instead of a teen? I can’t, and the world of westerns has always been fortunate to have a ‘stable’ of great kid actors. Bob Nareau couldn't, and has written this excellent book on....
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Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure is an enjoyable film
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, the latest of Disney's direct-to-video collection, is a sweet, coming-of-age movie with beautifully drawn characters and a realistic theme of rebellion against parents.
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The Great Films of Judy Garland: Part One
<i>The Wizard of Oz</i> was Judy Garland’s greatest movie, but she made some pretty other good ones, too. Learn about them in this two-part guide.
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A Miser Brothers' Christmas Review
He's too much! The merry Miser Brothers comeback for a so-so seasonal sequel.
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Father Flanagan Biography
Biography of Father Flanagan, the founder of Boy's Town.
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Get Happy at the Judy Garland Festival
Every June, a tiny Minnesota town pays tribute to one of the world&#8217;s biggest stars.
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Judy! Judy! Judy! Part One
In part one of a four-part series about the life of Judy Garland, Judy gets her start in show business and becomes one of the world’s biggest stars.
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Munchkin Memories
Donna Stewart-Hardway was just 6 years old when she appeared as a Munchkin in <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. In part one of a two-part interview, she remembers her role in the famous film.
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Night at the Museum: A Review
What happens when Ben Stiller takes a job as a night guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City? Go see it...it is worth your time.
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Ozcar Night
At the Twelfth Annual Academy Awards ceremony, two awards went to the songwriters of <i>Oz</i>, and Judy Garland picked up her own "Munchkin Award".
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Some Of the Best Oscar Speeches
A look back at some of the most memorable Oscar speeches made throughout the recent history of the telecast.
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The 50 Greatest Oscar Moments of all Time: Countdown Numbers 20 to 11
This week, we get closer to the end, with Oscar's memorable moments numbers 20 through 11, some of the best moments from Academy Awards history!
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
There have been many filmed versions of <i>A Midsummer Night's Dream</i>.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn unleashes her full range of talents in Blake Edwards' adaptation of the Truman Capote novella
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Films for April Fools' Day
Trick of the light, prank of a shadow...or are you seeing a ghost? These film comedies feature an invisible character only seen by a few.
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The Best of 2006
What movies blew the box office away in 2006?
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The Regions - Coconut Grove Playhouse
A brief history and an overview of the website of this historic regional theatre.
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Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Originally released in 1961, this romantic comedy classic enjoys a new release as a remastered two-disc set on DVD.
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Ava Gardner - Love Is Nothing
Lee Server, reputable Hollywood biographer, tries his hand at the studio era bad girl
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DVD Releases of Dramatic TV Series July 7-14
This month offers full seasons of police dramas and medical series on DVD.
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Famous People Who Have Filed for Bankruptcy
If you are considering bankruptcy, you may feel alone and hopeless. Read this and see that anyone can face this situation and still be successful.
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History of Children Film Musicals
Tracing the history of children's musicals from the time of child starts like Shirley Temple and Judy Garland, to where it is now.
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Hollywood Movie Studio Tours
A visit to Los Angeles wouldn't be complete without a guided tour of one of these famous Hollywood studios.
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Robert Donat in Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939)
The original Goodbye, Mr. Chips is the slow, sentimental, stiff-upper-lip British tale that has long been the template for movies about teachers who make a difference.
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Sunday at the Skin Launderette
Life in London, seen through the eyes of a poet capable of finding transcendence in the smallest detail.
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Terry Jones Films
Terry Jones broke into films directing and starring in the anarchic Monty Python movies, but his career on the big screen did not end there.
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This Week on Christmas Television
It's Christmastime on Canadian airwaves, which means it's time, once again, for a multitude of Christmas specials made to warm the heart. CBC and CTV are loaded down with holiday cheer, specials just right for the pickings. Here's a look at the Christmas line-up for the week of December 19 - December 25.
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TOMMY TUNE: Who???
A brief look into the life of multi-talented Tommy Tune; one of Broadway's brightest stars.
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Top Classic Animated Christmas Movies
It's Christmas, and Santa Claus, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, The Grinch and Frosty the Snowman are all coming to town.
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You're off to see the Wizard
You don't need a yellow brick road to find these Oz travel destinations.
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1939, the Greatest Year Ever For Movies
Is 1939 Hollywood's greatest every year for film? There's a strong case for it. Classic after classic was produced for the masses, and many of those films are immortal.
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AFI Names Top Ten Sports Films of All Time
The American Film Institute has named the 'Top 100 Films of All Time." The "Top Ten Sports Films' cover a variety of sports. 'Raging Bull' was the number one movie.
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Judy Garland, John Wayne, Lana Turner
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
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My introduction to Shakespeare on film
My personal introduction to Shakespeare on film.
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The Life of Terry: Hollywood's Favourite Dog
Most famous for her role as Toto in The Wizard Of Oz, Terry the Dog was no one-woof wonder, also starring alongside Shirley Temple, Spencer Tracy and Joan Crawford.
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TNT Offers a Dickens of a Holiday Tale
A preview of the latest version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL; a look at news and notes from the television industry; my television viewing picks for the week of November 28th.
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Women of Top Fantasy Movie: The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz, named the Top Fantasy Film of All Time by the American Film Institute, features memorable female lead characters. Judy Garland stars as Dorothy.
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Disney Offers An Inspirational Program For The Entire Family
The Disney Channel offers an important program about kids living with AIDS. Watch it with your family. Also, this week in tv history, viewing recommendations for the week.
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Gene Kelly - Early Musicals of This Musical Man
Gene Kelly was a Broadway performer destined for the success only Hollywood could offer. It's no wonder his name became synonymous with the movie musical.
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PAX-TV IS FAMILY FRIENDLY
A look at PAX-TV, a new network designed to appeal to the entire family. Also, this week in tv history and my tv viewing recommendations for the week of December 8th.
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Reading Out Loud
A first hand description of what it's like to read at the internationally acclaimed Austin Poetry Festival.
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Scoop for the Week of Sept. 17
Ricky Martin a mailman? Roseanne plays Springer? The Best and Worst Dressed of 1999? Get your questions answered here with this week's Celebrity Scoop.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Hal Roach Presents His Rascals
In celebratrion of The Little Rascals returning to television on American Movie Classics, I present a concise history of the the Our Gang series (aka The Little Rascals).
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Oscar 75: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Well, the Academy Awards did finally happen, after much doubt planted by the beginning of the war in Iraq. And for the most part, Hollywood put on one incredibly classy, restrained show. For the MOST part ... but we did still have some bad and ugly moments too.
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A Right Old Pantomime For Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson is the latest US import signed up to appear In pantomime in the UK.
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Best Christmas Cartoons & Animated Shows
Spread Christmas cheer with the beloved animated shows grownups and children have enjoyed for years. Watching original holiday cartoons has become tradition.
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