James Dean was often criticized in his short acting career (and in his long bout of posthumous fame) of being a clone of Marlon Brando, of too consciously aping Brando’s mannerisms and look. However, while Brando was clearly Dean’s idol, according to director Elia Kazan, he also drew inspiration from Brando’s greatest rival in the ...
The Clash represent the best of what punk could be, as well as the worst. They created some of the most defining songs of the movement, but they also stand as an example of what unbridled passion can do to a band. The Clash exploded, seemingly incapable of containing their own brand of incendiary politics. ...
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California,is a historic hotel that has hosted some legendary movies stars and has been part of Hollywood movie history. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is across the street from Grauman’s Chinese Theater, famous for the “Walk of Fame” where Hollywood stars get recognition with “Stars” on the sidewalk. The Hollywood Roosevelt ...
I’ll be honest: I never got Frank Sinatra. I just don’t understand his appeal. He was never much of a singer, the only time he gave an impressive film performance was the time he had Montgomery Clift as an unpaid acting teacher, and overall he just comes across as a power-mad jerkoff. For the essence ...
Some of the many adjectives used to describe the beautiful Lee Remick throughout her career were patrician, sensitive, womanly, perky, mischievous and intelligent. She was all that and much more. She was an extremely versatile actress of great depth. Lee had that rare ability to actually become her character in any given film so that ...
I love to watch Turner Classic Movies and sometimes, I leave the TV on just for company even when I’m not watching it. One night, a movie called The Heiress came on when I was doing something else. I decided to take a peek because Montgomery Clift was in it. I enjoyed his performance in ...
When your husband is a John Wayne junkie like mine is, you really can’t avoid seeing lots and lots of John Wayne movies. In short order you find yourself looking forward to appearances by Wayne movie regulars like Harry Carey, Jr, Victor McLaglen and even Strother Martin. After repeatedly seeing Wayne movie credits you begin ...
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