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What are you listening to?

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by bobhopefan1940 » May 1st, 2007, 7:44 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

Just curious... Are you into new music, old music? Personally, I barely listen to anything that is out on the air waves to day. I like to go back and...
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Kubrick's "The Shining"...

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by ziggy6708a » May 25th, 2023, 12:11 am » in The Films » Sci-fi and Horror

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In Vinyl Veritas

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by Andree » March 21st, 2023, 9:05 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat
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All Things Streaming

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by jimimac71 » May 25th, 2023, 12:53 pm » in Off Topic » General TV and Media

I'm hopeful people are interested in sharing their knowledge and insight to the wonderful world of streaming.
I'm an odd duck. I have HDMI input on...
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First Film that comes to mind...

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by ziggy6708a » December 1st, 2022, 7:26 pm » in Film-Related » Games and Trivia

well, we gotta start somewhere.........

hows' about
FIRST FILM THAT COMES TO MIND.......

When you think of.......

-Bachelorettes?

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(just...
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I Just Watched...

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by speedracer5 » December 4th, 2022, 3:27 pm » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

I'm resurrecting my very popular I Just Watched... thread from the old TCM site. Despite being under the Movies and Features on TCM section of this...
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WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR DINNER TODAY?

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by Rita Hayworth » October 26th, 2013, 6:39 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

Before I watch the BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and the MUMMY with my friends in Vancouver B.C.

It would be fun thing to do is to share what you all have...
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by Masha » November 17th, 2022, 10:48 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

I wish this to be a thread to innocently provoke quick smiles or thought. Please do not post any political, racist or religious material.
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Word Association Game - Silver Screen Style!

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by Rita Hayworth » February 24th, 2012, 2:33 pm » in Film-Related » Games and Trivia

Word Association Game
It's easy ... You can use 1 or more words that deems fit ... Here's how its works!

Member 1 posted ... then
Black Gown...
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Another Hollywood Backlot Disappearing Soon

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by txfilmfan » May 26th, 2023, 11:56 pm » in Off Topic » General Chat

We knew this day was coming, but the time has now arrived.

The old Columbia Ranch, now controlled by Warner Bros, will soon be completely wiped away...

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What actor/actress comes to mind?

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by ziggy6708a » December 5th, 2022, 5:49 pm » in Film-Related » Games and Trivia

when you think of snarky sarcasm ??
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The Outer Limits (1963)

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by wmcclain » April 23rd, 2023, 3:29 pm » in Off Topic » General TV and Media

The Outer Limits (1963)

I was eight years old when these programs were first broadcast and I remember seeing many of them then. Was I too young?...
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Least and Most Favorite Movie of the week

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by skimpole » December 4th, 2022, 3:07 am » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

I'm reviving a long-time TCM forum thread, the least and most favorite movie of the week. This week I saw five movies. Blonde was certainly the...
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MUSINGS, PONDERINGS, RUMINATIONS AND FANCIES

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by Bronxgirl48 » January 23rd, 2023, 11:45 am » in The Films » The People of Film

Bing Crosby's left arm still leaves me puzzled.

I am pondering where Vivian Leigh looked her loveliest. For me, it is a choice between THAT HAMILTON...
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Summer Under the Stars Wishlist

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by speedracer5 » May 22nd, 2023, 11:52 am » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

With the July schedule released, that means that the annual Summer Under the Stars (SUTS) schedule should be available within the next month or so....

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OBITUARIES

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by Hibi » December 12th, 2022, 1:05 pm » in The Films » The People of Film

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NOW PLAYING (100 YEARS AGO)

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by scsu1975 » January 1st, 2023, 11:14 am » in The Films » Silents & PreCodes

Let’s take a look back at the films playing at the Poli Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, one hundred years ago. This is a continuation of the thread I...
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The Purple Plain (1954)

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by wmcclain » Yesterday, 6:04 am » in The Films » Dramas

The Purple Plain (1954) , directed by Robert Parrish.

During sweaty jungle days in Burma, pilot Gregory Peck is terrifying his crew-mates with his...

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SPOILERS!

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by HoldenIsHere » December 7th, 2022, 9:48 pm » in Film-Related » Games and Trivia

The idea of this game is for one board member to post a short sentence that reveals the ending or other important plot development from a movie....
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Noir Alley

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by ElCid » December 2nd, 2022, 2:10 pm » in TCM » Noir Alley

Feature for Dec. 3 & 4 is Decoy. Not sure if I have seen it before or not, but will watch it.

OK, to clarify I changed title of this one to simply...
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SPORTS

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by GaryCooper » October 23rd, 2022, 7:44 am » in Off Topic » General Chat
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July 2023 Schedule Posted, 1970s film stars featured

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by cmovieviewer » May 21st, 2023, 5:27 am » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

TCM has posted a partial schedule for July, 2023.

There is no single Star of the Month, but instead TCM is featuring stars from films released in...
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Name Five Films Worthy of Rediscovery

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by MissGoddess » August 27th, 2009, 11:24 am » in TCM » Movies and Features on TCM

(I posted this at TCM and thought it might be fun here, too)
Can you name five films you consider the most underrated, least appreciated, etc. of...
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‘Westworld’ Gets New Home As Warner Bros. Discovery Strikes Roku & Tubi FAST Channel Deals

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by GaryCooper » February 1st, 2023, 7:43 am » in Off Topic » General TV and Media

Deadline had reported WBD was likely to sell Westworld and other key titles to FAST channel providers in December, when it was pulled from HBO Max....

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Heat vs. Casino (1995)

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by skimpole » May 6th, 2023, 2:14 am » in The Films » Film Noir and Crime

In 1995, as part of the end of the year Oscar season two nearly three hour movies appeared as major contenders. Both were complex crime movies, and...

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