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To call this smart little film the best science fiction movie of the year isn't saying a whole lot: What's the competition? Transformers 2 is all special effects and no ideas; Star Trek is a character driven adventure.
An unconventional beauty who specialized in waif-like roles in her early career, Leslie Caron was an actress and dancer who rose to fame in the 1950s in such acclaimed musicals as "An American in Paris" and.... An unconventional beauty who specialized in waif-like roles in her early career, Leslie Caron was an actress and dancer who rose to fame in ...
Dave Newhouse: The Pied Piper of bakeries
When there's food that smells good and tastes even better, distance isn't a problem.
Before I get to the topic for today, I just wanted to share my own personal Ed McMahon memory.
A dashingly handsome French actor, Louis Jourdan trained for the stage under Rene Simon in Paris in the 1930s and made his film debut in 1939's "Le Corsaire". His budding career was cut short by World War II when his.... A dashingly handsome French actor, Louis Jourdan trained for the stage under Rene Simon in Paris in the 1930s and made his film ...
Margaret Sherick: Oh, to be young a " but then again . . .
Maurice Chevalier had it all wrong. Remember "GiGi" and Maurice singing, "I'm glad I'm not young anymore." Was he out of his mind, or what? Who among us doesn't long for the days of our youth - the unwrinkled face, the dark, shiny head of hair, the firm body, the unhesitant step, the undaunted digestive tract and, most of all, the complacent ...
Film biographers have long ignored the real Vincente Minnelli. But with his new book, Emanuel Levy delves into the complex personal life of the flamboyant Oscar-winning director ... also known as Liza's dad.
Vincente Minnelli: Hollywooda s Dark Dreamer
A cartoonist could do a nice parody of Raphael's painting "The School of Athens," with Gene Kelly as Aristotle, pointing down the earth, while Gene Kelly as Plato points up to the heavens.
GIGI Blu-ray Review -- Dellamorte enjoys the velvet touch of Master Vincente Minnelli
You don't start with Vincente Minnelli. Sure, you might be moved by Meet Me in St.
Hollywood often showed its love for Paris, presenting elitist fantasies of boulevardiers and their ladies engaging in a luxury lifestyle far removed from the mundane cares of American living .
Our review of TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection: Best Picture Winners , published February 19th, 2009, is also available.
Joshua Logan's 1958 film of "South Pacific" still stinks, but now it stinks on a much higher level, thanks to a spectacular new Blu-ray release transferred from restored 65-millimeter Todd AO material.
'Slumdog Millionaire,' vintage musicals lead Blu-ray parade
The Oscar-winning Best Picture "Slumdog Millionaire" and a trio of classic musicals top the list of movies arriving on the high-definition Blu-ray format this week.
Although "Singin' in the Rain" is probably the best movie musical ever made, the last 17 1/2 minutes of "An American in Paris" are an unequaled masterpiece.
10 films that capture the feel of Paris
Ahh, the sound of Notre Dame, the coffee.... it's Paris. I like this list of 10 films I probably should have seen beforehand to capture the essence of the city.... 1. "Ratatouille":Last year's animated hit about a rat named Remy who has a talent for cooking; directed by Brad Bird of "The Incredibles." The Paris backdrop is almost as good as the ...
Late coach to be honored with ceremony, plaque
CEDAR CITY - Thank heavens for Tom Cardon. That is the theme of the ceremony that will take place at Cedar High School's softball field on Tuesday as the late Coach Cardon is honored.
Pairing films with right wines is a challenge
What Wine by Design gala, hosted by wine expert Roy Williams and honorary chairman Mal Vincent, Virginian-Pilot movie critic When 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb.
TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection: Best Picture Winners
Casablanca 1942 // 102 Minutes // Rated PG Mrs. Miniver 1942 // 134 Minutes // Not Rated An American In Paris 1951 // 113 Minutes // Not Rated Gigi 1958 // 115 Minutes // Rated G Released by Warner Bros.
Steve Ross Algonquin S teve Ross is called "The Crown Prince of Cabaret," and in his well-researched new tribute to the genius of lyricist Alan Jay Lerner at the Algonquin, he lives up to the label.
Pink Floyd - the Wall Monday, 02:25, TCM Another opportunity to catch Alan Parker's surrealistic and stunning interpretation of Pink Floyd's best-selling concept album.