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Marilyn Monroe

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by mrsl » June 18th, 2010, 3:23 pm » in The Films » The People of Film

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I watched the Misfits again today, and decided they couldn't have come up with a better name for the movie. All four main characters were playing...
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WHAT FILMS HAVE YOU SEEN LATELY?

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by feaito » August 9th, 2007, 11:49 am » in Off Topic » General Chat

This is thread that was created by Slappy3500 in the TCM Boards and I miss it, because I liked to read everybody's comments on the movies, either...
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November 3rd, 2023, 6:46 pm
Why are dogs more domesticated than cats?

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by jhoncarter1801 » November 1st, 2023, 5:14 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

Dogs have been by man's side for tens of thousands of years, and have come to rely heavily on the symbiotic relationship with humans to survive. But...

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November 1st, 2023, 8:12 pm
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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by Nellie LaRoy » October 28th, 2023, 6:16 pm » in The Films » Animated Films

Surely, this has to be one of the most beloved animated movies of the last few decades, right?

I was very lucky to watch this right when it opened...

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November 1st, 2023, 6:40 am
Bette Davis

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by mrsl » May 29th, 2010, 5:06 pm » in The Films » The People of Film

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My dinner is cooking so I don't have a lot to say right now. I'm hoping others will add to this. I searched for Bette Davis, and All About Eve...
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October 31st, 2023, 7:25 am
Stop Making Sense (1984)

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by wmcclain » April 6th, 2023, 11:45 am » in The Films » Musicals

Stop Making Sense (1984) , directed by Jonathan Demme.

Recently a friend introduced me to reaction videos , specifically that type where younger...

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October 31st, 2023, 2:44 am
Quick Millions (1931) w/ Spencer Tracy!

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by Nellie LaRoy » October 28th, 2023, 6:11 pm » in The Films » Silents & PreCodes

Got to watch this nifty pre-Code in the Criterion Channel, and was blown away, if not by the quality of the movie, certainly by the amazing job...

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October 30th, 2023, 11:20 am
Opera

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by Swithin » May 22nd, 2023, 6:13 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

I couldn't find an opera thread so decided to start one, with this odd new entry from the English National Opera's new season, just announced. I love...
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October 28th, 2023, 11:28 pm
Descriptions in addition to genre.

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by Masha » October 27th, 2023, 6:02 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

I have just now noticed that movie information on: Amazon Prime Video now carries additional descriptions in the genre list.
Typical:

From Other...

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October 28th, 2023, 11:17 pm
How Green Was My Valley

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by charliechaplinfan » October 13th, 2011, 6:38 am » in The Films » Dramas

I know this is a favourite film of many of our members but it's one I couldn't help but see as flawed and it's a real shame because I think powerful...
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October 28th, 2023, 7:11 am
December 2023 Schedule Posted, Cary Grant is SOTM

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by cmovieviewer » October 25th, 2023, 3:23 am » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

TCM has posted a partial schedule for December, 2023.
Cary Grant is Star of the Month, his 4th time.

Additional details are available at my schedule...
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October 27th, 2023, 10:37 pm
TCM On Demand merged with HBO Max?

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by LostHorizons » December 8th, 2022, 3:58 am » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

Has anyone else noticed this? I see frequently that movies usually reserved for TCM On Demand are now popping up with “Play on HBO Max” instead of...

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October 27th, 2023, 9:03 pm
Your Favorite Van Helsing On Film

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by Detective Jim McLeod » October 26th, 2023, 8:30 am » in The Films » Sci-fi and Horror

The most famous vampire hunter in literary and film history has been portrayed by many great actors on film. Who is your favorite? Some of the actors...

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October 27th, 2023, 8:29 pm
For Dargo: Sinister Seymour?

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by NoShear » October 26th, 2023, 1:55 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

Dargo, today marks the fiftieth anniversary of KNOTT'S BERRY FARM 's scary debut, the HALLOWEEN HAUNT ...

If I correctly recall, you were hip to...

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October 27th, 2023, 9:32 am
JAMES DEAN and NICHOLAS RAY

Last post by GaryCooper « October 27th, 2023, 8:50 am
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by Dewey1960 » April 20th, 2007, 7:47 am » in Film-Related » Classic Film Literature

I just recently finished reading the book LIVE FAST, DIE YOUNG: THE WILD RIDE OF MAKING REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE by Lawrence Frascella and Al Weisel. In...

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October 27th, 2023, 8:50 am
Secret Beyond the Door

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by Hibi » October 13th, 2023, 10:43 am » in The Films » Sci-fi and Horror

Sorry for the double post, but does anyone see Secret Beyond the Door on their cable schedule for midnight tonight? (FRI). It's on my cable schedule...
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October 25th, 2023, 4:01 pm
October 2023 Schedule Posted, Charlton Heston is SOTM

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by cmovieviewer » August 14th, 2023, 3:18 pm » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

TCM has posted a partial schedule for October, 2023.
Charlton Heston is Star of the Month (his 2nd time).

Additional details are available at my...

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October 25th, 2023, 3:09 pm
"Killers of the Flower Moon" ('23)

Last post by Dargo « October 23rd, 2023, 11:49 pm
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by ziggy6708a » July 5th, 2023, 8:16 pm » in The Films » Talk About Modern Films

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October 23rd, 2023, 11:49 pm
"The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece" by Tom Hanks

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by Nellie LaRoy » October 19th, 2023, 2:01 pm » in Off Topic » General TV and Media

I'll be honest - I didn't have very high expectations for this book, partly because I was not used to thinking of Tom Hanks as a talented writer....

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October 23rd, 2023, 8:01 pm
Walt Disney and his animated films (1937 -1966)

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « October 23rd, 2023, 6:59 pm
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by Konway » July 16th, 2012, 1:04 am » in The Films » The People of Film

Hello Everyone,
What is your favorite animated film under Walt Disney? My favorite Disney animated film is actually The Black Cauldron(1985). But...
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October 23rd, 2023, 6:59 pm
goat gland film?

Last post by Hibi « October 23rd, 2023, 10:41 am
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by drednm » November 10th, 2011, 8:13 am » in The Films » Silents & PreCodes

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October 23rd, 2023, 10:41 am
Charlie Chaplin the screens greatest genius

Last post by GaryCooper « October 23rd, 2023, 8:25 am
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by stuart.uk » January 22nd, 2008, 3:25 pm » in The Films » The People of Film

Charlie Chaplin was a great comic, a great actor, a great director, a great producer, a great musical composer and a great movie mogul!

Chaplin...
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October 23rd, 2023, 8:25 am
asphalt jungle: great !

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by bobchikowski7 » October 14th, 2023, 9:26 pm » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

they don't make movies like this anymore !

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October 20th, 2023, 10:09 am
Favorite Laurel & Hardy Films

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by Detective Jim McLeod » October 18th, 2023, 11:27 am » in The Films » Comedies

Now that I have seen all their surviving films, here are my favorites, split by shorts and features-

SHORTS

1. Big Business (1929) Very funny...

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October 20th, 2023, 7:35 am
Modern & Contemporary Soundtracks

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by GaryCooper » October 28th, 2022, 10:03 am » in Film-Related » Movie Trailers and Soundtracks

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