Glenn Ford in Blackboard Jungle (1955)
“Blackboard Jungle” is a 1955 film about juvenile delinquency in school. The film came out the same year as the classic “Rebel Without a Cause”, starring James Dean as the...
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Forest Whitaker’s Best Roles on Film and TV
Most people would agree that Forest Whitaker is an amazing actor. In 1982, Whitaker landed a small role in the 1982 film “Fast Times At Ridgemont High” as Charles Jefferson,...
Great Depression Survival Tips and Trivia
The Great Depression was undeniably the most severe downturn in modern history. The previous decade, known as the “Roaring Twenties”, was an era of affluence for working and middle-class families....
Oscars: CODA Wins Best Picture of 2021
Here are the top four categories and the winners at the 94th Academy Awards that were held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 27, 2022, honoring films released in...
Robin Williams, His Iconic Movie Roles and Quotes
Robin Williams left us suddenly at age 63 and under tragic circumstances such as none could have ever imagined. A man of many talents, Williams left behind a body of...
Who Was Yul Brynner?
Yul Brynner was an actor most famous for playing King Mongkut of Siam in “The King and I”. However, he was quite versatile and played figures from history (pirate Jean...
Hedy Lamarr, Her Movies and Her Co-Stars
Hedy Lamarr was one of the most stunning actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She was born Hedwig Kiesler in Vienna, Austria on November 9, 1913. Young Hedwig was catapulted to...
Valley of the Dolls Stars Still Living
“Valley of the Dolls” is a 1966 potboiler that was written by Jacqueline Susann and promptly made into a film the following year. Although the film was panned by the...
“First Cow” Quotes, Notes and Clafoutis
Several reviews recommending “First Cow” (2019) as a fine film led me to rent it despite plentiful descriptions about lush scenery and cinematic techniques. Call me a Philistine, but the...
Quotes and Notes: While the City Sleeps (1956)
“While the City Sleeps” is listed as a crime drama and film noir on IMDB. But is it really? The film opens up with a murder, for sure, but it...
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