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Classic War Movies

Jester — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:01:41 +0000

Whether conveying the heroic acts of soldiers or showing the harsh realities of battle, war movies have long been a staple of Hollywood. Everything from the Civil War and World War II to Vietnam and even ancient Roman battles have been depicted in grand fashion on film. Here are nine of the best classic war movies.

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Classic War Movies for Memorial Day

Jester — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:31:08 +0000

With Memorial Day just a couple of weeks away, I thought it would be a good idea to explore several classic war movies Hollywood has released over the years. Some showcase the heroics of history’s greatest battles, while others display on the harsh realities of war itself. And one focuses on a larger-than-life American general who commanded authority while ironically defying his own superiors. … Read Full Post

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George Cukor Movies

Jester — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:02:49 +0000

A consummate craftsman and one of the most esteemed directors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, George Cukor directed a number of classic movies in a career that spanned five decades. Many of his films focused on strong female characters and starred the era’s top actresses, earning him a reputation as a women’s director. Cukor’s body of work contained numerous hits and Oscar winners, all which displayed his talent with pacing, rapid-fire dialogue and a flawless attention to detail. Few directors of any generation have been able to match his craft. Here are eight classic movies by master director George Cukor.

8 Classic Films from George Cukor

Jester — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:20:52 +0000

A consummate craftsman and one of the most esteemed directors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, George Cukor directed a number of classic movies in a career that spanned five decades. Many of his films focused on strong female characters and earned him a reputation as a women’s director. Over the course of his career, Cukor worked with some of Hollywood’s top actresses like Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn and most notably Katharine Hepburn, with whom he made eight films in three decades. Cukor’s body of work contained numerous hits and Oscar winners, all which displayed his talent with pacing, rapid-fire dialogue and a flawless attention to detail. Few directors of any generation have been able to match his craft. Here are eight classic movies by master director George Cukor. Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart in George Cuckor’s classic comedy ‘The Philadelphia Story’ (1940)/MGM Home Entertainment

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8 Classic Films from George Cukor

8 Classic Films from George Cukor

Jester — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:20:52 +0000

A consummate craftsman and one of the most esteemed directors of Hollywood’s Golden Age, George Cukor directed a number of classic movies in a career that spanned five decades. Many of his films focused on strong female characters and earned him a reputation as a women’s director. Over the course of his career, Cukor worked with some of Hollywood’s top actresses like Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn and most notably Katharine Hepburn, with whom he made eight films in three decades. Cukor’s body of work contained numerous hits and Oscar winners, all which displayed his talent with pacing, rapid-fire dialogue and a flawless attention to detail. Few directors of any generation have been able to match his craft. Here are eight classic movies by master director George Cukor. Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart in George Cuckor’s classic comedy ‘The Philadelphia Story’ (1940)/MGM Home Entertainment

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Gary Cooper Movies

Jester — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:02:11 +0000

Possessing a down-home persona that was quintessentially American, Gary Cooper spent five decades making dozens of classic movies. At his peak, he was a top box office draw who earned five Academy Award nominations and won twice. Cooper died relatively young and still in his prime, but left behind a staggering cinematic legacy filled with extraordinary performances. Here are eight classic movies starring laconic everyman Gary Cooper.

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‘Spartacus’ to Get Released on Blu-Ray

Jester — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:30:24 +0000

In their continuing effort to reintroduce a number of classic movies to the public, Universal Studios will release Stanley Kubrick ‘s Spartacus (1960) as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. Starring Kirk … Read Full Post

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Classic Movies Starring Gary Cooper

Jester — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:38:14 +0000

As one of classic Hollywood’s most iconic actors, Gary Cooper was the star of many hit classic movies and earned two Academy Awards for Best Actor in his five-decade career. He broke into acting as an extra during the silent era, had a supporting role in William Wellman ‘s Wings (1927), and catapulted to stardom as the lead in The Virginian (1929). From there, he cemented his status as a stoic, all-American and won his first Oscar for playing a pacifist-turned-war hero in Howard Hawks ‘ Sergeant York (1941). … Read Full Post

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Classic Movies by Raoul Walsh

Jester — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:43:08 +0000

He spent over six decades working in Hollywood as an actor, writer and director. Raoul Walsh was a prolific craftsman who worked in a wide range of genres. His style was straightforward and unpretentious, but at the same time vibrant and compelling. … Read Full Post

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Actress Patricia Medina Dies at 92

Jester — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:29:17 +0000

British-born actress Patricia Medina, whose Hollywood heyday came in the 1950s, died at Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles on April 28, 2012. She was 92. Medina launched her career as a teenager in the late 1930s with a number of films made in her native England and worked her way up to leading roles in films like Hotel Reserve (1944), Don’t Take It to Heart (1944) and Kiss the Bride Goodbye (1945). … Read Full Post

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