Thursday, November 20, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Braveheart" (1995)

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It's been said that history will teach us nothing, or that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.  In the case ...
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Patton" (1970)

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General George S. Patton was a decorated war hero who came from a military family.  He was a major player in both World Wars I and II, helpi...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Gladiator" (2000)

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"Swords and sandals" was a term that developed in the 1950's and 1960's in relation to Hollywood films that tackled Ancien...
Friday, October 17, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Going My Way" (1944)

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Bing Crosby is probably best remembered for his crooning musical style, but he was also a very accomplished actor.  Most of his early acting...
Monday, October 13, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "West Side Story" (1961)

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William Shakespeare lived from the years 1564 to 1616.  The Oscars have existed from 1929 to present day in 2014.  Four hundred years apart,...
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "Titanic" (1997)

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I'm 41 years of age.  This means I've lived through what is unofficially one full generation (about 35 years) and am into my second ...
Friday, September 12, 2014

BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE: "All About Eve" (1950)

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If you've been following this blog series throughout the year, you've probably deciphered by now that I'm a movie hound.  I'...