Classic Flix List: Fred MacMurray – Superb Louse!

Greeting, all and sundry! After giving my cerebrum a well deserved respite which coincided with the release of The Avengers, I've decided to dive back in. Taking a hint from Ruth and applying it to the realm of lists while keeping within the arena of classic films and those involved. To this end, allow me …

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Happy Birthday Gabriel Byrne! Five fave roles of the elegant Irish thespian

Today one of my favorite Irish actors Gabriel Byrne turns 62. He still looked so darn good for being in his 60s that I thought he's much younger than that. Hence my omission from my Top 10 Favorite Seasoned Actors list. He was however on my list of Top 10 Chat-Worthy Irish Actors, and not only because …

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The Avengers Initiative: Profile on Agent Phil Coulson

Happy Sunday all! It's The Avengers Week over at The Focused Filmographer blog as part of the countdown to the Marvel movie's US release. My pal Terrence asked me to participate in The Avengers Initiative, so today I present you the profile on the least likely hero of all — but certainly just as valiant — the S.H.I.E.L.D. …

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Beauty is Forever: Happy Birthday, Mr. Gregory Peck!

The Hollywood icon would've turned 96 years old today. Though he has passed away for almost a decade, I do think his legacy lives on. I feel like I've been preparing to pay tribute to Mr. Peck for over a month now, but suddenly when the time comes, I find it ever so daunting a …

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FlixChatter Interview: ‘Lambent Fuse’ director Matt Cici

Hello everyone! Today we've got a very special post courtesy of an indie filmmaker Matt Cici, whose film Lambent Fuse will have its Minnesota premiere this coming Sunday. I regretfully didn't get a chance to see it when it premiered at TCFF last year, so I'm excited to see it this weekend! Before I get …

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Double Clooney Reviews: The Ides of March and The Descendants

As part of the LAMB Acting School 101 on George Clooney, I thought I'd review two of his recent films, one of which garnered him an Oscar's Best Actor nod. Now, the idea of this monthly LAMB event is to highlight a different actor/actress whose performances, for better or worse, have left a mark on the …

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Spotlight on three new favorite actors: Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston & Benedict Cumberbatch

It's been a while since I highlight a particular actor here, and since we're on the first week of the new year, why not highlight some new-ish actors who've made the mark the past year. Ok, the term 'new' is relative of course, as all of these actors have had stage, TV and even film …

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