The film industry's biggest night is just three days away. Dozens upon dozens of award ceremonies have taken place in the past few months, culminating on Sunday with the Academy Awards! I figured I'll join in on the fun of predicting who will win the Oscars, split into two categories. The 'Should Win' here who …
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Posts about specific movie/TV actors
Guest Post: A Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki by Conor Holt
A Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki By Conor Holt I don’t have a clear memory of when I saw my first Hayao Miyazaki film. I didn’t grow up watching his films – my childhood was built on Disney & Pixar. I believe I was around 12 when my younger cousins convinced me to watch Princes Mononoke. …
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RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman – reminiscing on the many great performances of the talented actor
I was planning on finishing up my Monthly Roundup post the afternoon I heard about Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing at a young age of 46. It's one of those times where I'll always remember where I was when I heard about something. I was in line at a Target check out when I fired up …
Five new-to-me actors I’d love to see more of – based on 2013 viewings
Since I started last year, I'm going to make this post an annual thing (well, for as long as I have this blog that is). I mentioned in the first post that one of the joys of watching movies is discovering new talents. Again, I may not necessarily love the film they appear in, but …
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Forgotten Christmas-themed Movie: Fitzwilly (1967)
Merry Christmas, all and sundry! Taking a brief respite from the strategy of "What?"s and "When?"s in regards to baking family Christmas gifts. I've fallen back upon a request from our Hostess regarding favorite holiday-hemed films. While A Christmas Story and It's A Wonderful Life hold their proper place high in the firmament. And have …
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Guest Post: A tribute to PETER O’TOOLE – He will be missed but certainly not forgotten
Huge thanks to Dave W. for this special tribute of his personal favorite thespian Peter O'Toole – Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride With the passing of Peter O’Toole at age 81 this past weekend cinema has lost one of the truly great actors in the history of film. I thought it fitting to honor …
Classic Actor Spotlight: Sterling Hayden – Variations On A Theme
Greeting, all and sundry! After taking a step back as the latest addition to The Hunger Games sweeps through theaters near and far, I've decided to tidy up some loose ends. With a pinch of Paula's What A Character Blog-A-Thon. And a subtly expressed desire to learn more of the machinations of director, Stanley Kubrick. …
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