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December 17th, 2017, 8:08 pm

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SCOTT EYMAN Q & A on "HANK & JIM" ON 12/16 & 12/17

Last post by Scott_Eyman « December 17th, 2017, 8:08 pm
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by moira finnie » December 14th, 2017, 8:08 am
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Here's the thread to post questions for Scott Eyman, our guest author today & tomorrow!

We think we know them as they have flickered across the...
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December 17th, 2017, 8:08 pm
SCOTT EYMAN to Discuss "HANK & JIM" ON 12/16 & 12/17

Last post by moira finnie « December 14th, 2017, 7:55 am

by moira finnie » December 14th, 2017, 7:55 am

THE SCOTT EYMAN Q & A HANK & JIM is now open at the link below in the Guest Author section of this site:

We think we know them as they have...

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December 14th, 2017, 7:55 am
Alan K. Rode to Discuss MICHAEL CURTIZ: A LIFE IN FILM on Dec. 12th at the SSO

Last post by moira finnie « December 14th, 2017, 7:30 am
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by moira finnie » December 7th, 2017, 9:00 pm

A Christmas present that can be opened early comes to The Silver Screen Oasis on Tues., Dec. 12th! The classic film discussion group will be hosting...

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December 14th, 2017, 7:30 am
The Q & A on Michael Curtiz with Alan K. Rode on Dec. 12th

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by moira finnie » December 7th, 2017, 7:45 pm
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A Christmas present that can be opened early comes to The Silver Screen Oasis on Tues., Dec. 12th! The classic film discussion group will be hosting...
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December 13th, 2017, 8:52 am
The Q & A on Michael Curtiz with Alan K. Rode on Dec. 12th

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by moira finnie » December 7th, 2017, 7:45 pm
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A Christmas present that can be opened early comes to The Silver Screen Oasis on Tues., Dec. 12th! The classic film discussion group will be hosting...
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December 13th, 2017, 8:52 am
The Q & A with Alexandra Dean on BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « December 7th, 2017, 11:07 pm
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by moira finnie » November 29th, 2017, 8:00 am
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This is the discussion thread that will opening on Dec. 2 & 3 to ask filmmaker Alexandra Dean about her critically acclaimed documentary, BOMBSHELL:...
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December 7th, 2017, 11:07 pm
Director Alexandra Dean Visits Saturday and Sunday, 12-2 & 3

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by Sue Sue Applegate » November 28th, 2017, 12:05 pm

Director Alexandra Dean visits The Silver Screen Oasis this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story has...

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December 2nd, 2017, 12:36 pm
The Q & A on Las Vegas 1956-1973 with Lynn Zook

Last post by Lzcutter « November 15th, 2017, 12:11 am
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by moira finnie » November 3rd, 2017, 10:14 am
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The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to announce that Lynn Zook will participate in an online visit on Sat., Nov. 4th & Sun., Nov. 5th at the message...
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November 15th, 2017, 12:11 am
Return to Vegas History with Lynn Zook Q & A on 11-4 & 1-5

Last post by moira finnie « November 3rd, 2017, 10:08 am

by moira finnie » November 3rd, 2017, 10:08 am

The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to announce that Lynn Zook will participate in an online visit on Sat., Nov. 4th & Sun., Nov. 5th at the message...

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November 3rd, 2017, 10:08 am
Ricardo Cortez Q & A with Dan Van Neste on 8-26 & 8-27

Last post by moira finnie « August 29th, 2017, 7:11 am
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by moira finnie » August 15th, 2017, 2:47 pm
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Here is the Spot to post your questions about Ricardo Cortez for our guest, Dan Van Neste . Please see the link below for more details. More about...
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August 29th, 2017, 7:11 am
Ricardo Cortez Biographer Dan Van Neste to Visit on Aug. 26 & 27

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « August 12th, 2017, 9:04 pm
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by moira finnie » August 11th, 2017, 9:16 am

AUTHOR DAN VAN NESTE TO VISIT THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS FOR Q & A ON RICARDO CORTEZ

The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to announce an online visit...

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Last post by Sue Sue Applegate
August 12th, 2017, 9:04 pm
All About Ava Gardner with Kendra Bean & Anthony Uzarowski on 7/29 & 7/30

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « July 31st, 2017, 2:17 pm
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by moira finnie » July 28th, 2017, 2:16 pm
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Welcome! Here's the spot to post your queries for our visiting authors to discuss the life and career of Ava Gardner.

In Kendra Bean & Anthony...
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July 31st, 2017, 2:17 pm
Ava Gardner Q & A with Authors Kendra Bean & Anthony Uzarowski on 7/29 & 7/30

Last post by moira finnie « July 24th, 2017, 10:48 am

by moira finnie » July 24th, 2017, 10:48 am

In Kendra Bean & Anthony Uzarowski's new take on the life of movie icon, Ava Gardner: A Life in Movies (Running Press), the co-authors shift the...

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July 24th, 2017, 10:48 am
HOLLYWOOD AT PLAY Authors Mary Mallory and Stephen X. Sylvester Visit June 17 & 18!

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « June 18th, 2017, 8:10 pm
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by Sue Sue Applegate » June 14th, 2017, 1:37 pm
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MARY MALLORY IS COMING TO THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS WITH STEPHEN X. SYLVESTER, JUNE 17-18 TO DISCUSS HOLLYWOOD AT PLAY! Her co-author, Stephen...
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June 18th, 2017, 8:10 pm
Mary Mallory and Stephen X. Sylvester To Discuss HOLLYWOOD AT PLAY, 6-17 & 18

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « June 8th, 2017, 12:31 pm

by Sue Sue Applegate » June 8th, 2017, 12:31 pm

MARY MALLORY IS COMING TO THE SILVER SCREEN OASIS WITH STEPHEN X. SYLVESTER JUNE 17-18 TO DISCUSS HOLLYWOOD AT PLAY! Her co-author, Stephen...

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June 8th, 2017, 12:31 pm
Jeremy Arnold, Author of The Essentials, Visits March 3-5...

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « March 7th, 2017, 11:28 am
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by Sue Sue Applegate » March 2nd, 2017, 1:27 pm
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Author and historian Jeremy Arnold will visit The Silver Screen Oasis this weekend from March 3-March 5!

THE ESSENTIALS: 52 Must-See Movies and Why...
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March 7th, 2017, 11:28 am
Jeremy Arnold, Author of TCM's The Essentials Visits March 3-5...

Last post by Jeremy Arnold « March 2nd, 2017, 12:17 pm
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by Sue Sue Applegate » February 28th, 2017, 10:48 pm

Author and historian Jeremy Arnold will visit The Silver Screen Oasis this weekend from March 3-March 5!

THE ESSENTIALS: 52 Must-See Movies and Why...

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March 2nd, 2017, 12:17 pm
The Q & A with Lynn Zook on Nov. 12 & 13

Last post by Lzcutter « January 29th, 2017, 6:46 pm
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by moira finnie » November 6th, 2016, 10:16 am
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…But most of all, there was neon--everywhere.

- Lynn Zook, Gambling on a Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip 1930-1955

They were all there...
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January 29th, 2017, 6:46 pm
Welcome Joseph Egan for a Q & A on Mary Astor 1-21 & 1-22

Last post by Joseph Egan « January 22nd, 2017, 8:42 pm
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by Sue Sue Applegate » January 19th, 2017, 10:49 pm
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Joseph Egan, author of The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor And The Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s , is here to visit us this weekend,...
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January 22nd, 2017, 8:42 pm
Joseph Egan Visits The Silver Screen Oasis Jan. 21 & 22

Last post by Steve Hayes « January 21st, 2017, 5:52 pm
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by Sue Sue Applegate » January 17th, 2017, 1:58 pm

Joseph Egan author of The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor And The Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s will visit us this weekend, Saturday,...

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Last post by Steve Hayes
January 21st, 2017, 5:52 pm
Welcome Scott O'Brien for a Q & A on Sylvia Sidney 12-17 & 12-18

Last post by Hibi « January 19th, 2017, 11:52 am
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by moira finnie » December 15th, 2016, 11:56 am
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SYLVIA SIDNEY BIOGRAPHER SCOTT O'BRIEN TO VISIT THE SSO ON 12/17 & 12/18 TO DISCUSS SYLVIA SIDNEY: PAID BY THE TEAR

''There isn't a role that I...
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Last post by Hibi
January 19th, 2017, 11:52 am
Scott O'Brien to Visit the SSO on 12/17 & 12/18 to Discuss "SYLVIA SIDNEY: PAID BY THE TEAR"

Last post by moira finnie « December 15th, 2016, 7:42 pm

by moira finnie » December 15th, 2016, 7:42 pm

There isn't a role that I wouldn't accept, provided it's good and has something to say... - Sylvia Sidney

Her face was magnificent. In youth,...

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December 15th, 2016, 7:42 pm
WELCOME TCM GUEST PROGRAMMER RON HUTCHINSON DECEMBER 3 & 4.

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « December 5th, 2016, 6:07 pm
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by Sue Sue Applegate » November 18th, 2016, 1:57 pm
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This is the thread where we will post questions for Ron Hutchison! :D

TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz and The Vitaphone Project's Ron Hutchinson, who will...
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Last post by Sue Sue Applegate
December 5th, 2016, 6:07 pm
TCM Guest Programmer Ron Hutchinson joins us on December 3 & 4...

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « November 18th, 2016, 1:37 pm

by Sue Sue Applegate » November 18th, 2016, 1:37 pm

This is the thread where we will post the announcement for Ron Hutchison.....Stay tuned! :D

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November 18th, 2016, 1:37 pm
Lynn Zook is "Gambling on a Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip 1930-1955" on Nov. 12 & 13

Last post by moira finnie « November 6th, 2016, 10:18 am

by moira finnie » November 6th, 2016, 10:18 am

…But most of all, there was neon--everywhere.

- Lynn Zook, Gambling on a Dream: The Classic Las Vegas Strip 1930-1955

They were all there...

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Last post by moira finnie
November 6th, 2016, 10:18 am
The Q & A with Steve Hayes, Tired Old Queen of the Movies 10-22 10-23

Last post by Steve Hayes « October 24th, 2016, 6:46 pm
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by moira finnie » October 18th, 2016, 12:59 pm
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Here's the thread where we can post our questions for our guest, Steve Hayes this weekend. In her earlier announcement, SueSueApplegate posted this...
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Last post by Steve Hayes
October 24th, 2016, 6:46 pm
"Tired Old Queen At The Movies" Steve Hayes Visits The SSO on Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23...

Last post by moira finnie « October 22nd, 2016, 7:01 am
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by Sue Sue Applegate » October 14th, 2016, 9:23 pm

The lively Steve Hayes will visit us here at the Silver Screen Oasis on Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23, for a traditional Q & A....

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October 22nd, 2016, 7:01 am
Holidays in Hollywood with Mary Mallory & Karie Bible

Last post by MaryoftheMovies « December 14th, 2015, 11:36 am
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by moira finnie » December 10th, 2015, 9:18 pm
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“Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays with Mary Mallory & Karie Bible to be discussed 12/12 & 12/13 here. More info to follow.
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December 14th, 2015, 11:36 am
Holidays in Hollywood with Mary Mallory & Karie Bible

Last post by MaryoftheMovies « December 14th, 2015, 11:36 am
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by moira finnie » December 10th, 2015, 9:18 pm
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“Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays with Mary Mallory & Karie Bible to be discussed 12/12 & 12/13 here. More info to follow.
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December 14th, 2015, 11:36 am
Time to Celebrate! Mary Mallory and Karie Bible visit 12/12-12/13 for Hollywood Celebrates the Holidays!

Last post by Lzcutter « December 10th, 2015, 9:16 pm

by Lzcutter » December 10th, 2015, 9:16 pm

It's beginning to 'look a lot like Christmas around the Oasis.

To help get us all in the mood, authors and film historians Mary Mallory and Karie...

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December 10th, 2015, 9:16 pm
Q & A with James Bigwood about Alan Napier's Autobiography

Last post by BiggieB « December 6th, 2015, 10:08 pm
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by moira finnie » December 1st, 2015, 7:32 pm
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All through my life people have tried to foist the role of leader on me; a role that I can play on stage but have no will to assume in life. ~ Alan...
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December 6th, 2015, 10:08 pm
James Bigwood to Discuss Alan Napier on 12/5 & 12/6

Last post by moira finnie « December 1st, 2015, 8:40 pm

by moira finnie » December 1st, 2015, 8:40 pm

All through my life people have tried to foist the role of leader on me; a role that I can play on stage but have no will to assume in life. ~ Alan...

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December 1st, 2015, 8:40 pm
JB Kaufman Visits the SSO on 11/21 & 11/22

Last post by JB Kaufman « November 22nd, 2015, 10:56 pm
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by moira finnie » November 19th, 2015, 10:02 am
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Lzcutter will be hosting a visit from J.B. Kaufman this coming weekend. As Lynn described in her announcement shown below, this second visit with...
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Last post by JB Kaufman
November 22nd, 2015, 10:56 pm
JB Kaufman to visit the SSO on 11/21 and 11/22

Last post by Lzcutter « November 16th, 2015, 4:23 pm

by Lzcutter » November 16th, 2015, 4:23 pm

The month-long celebration of authors continues in time for the holidays and those needing ideas for holiday gift giving or receiving-

The Silver...

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November 16th, 2015, 4:23 pm
Walter Brennan Biographer Carl Rollyson Visits 11/7 & 11/8

Last post by moira finnie « November 9th, 2015, 8:12 am
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by moira finnie » November 4th, 2015, 1:23 pm
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“Go ahead and learn how to act, but don't get caught at it.” ~ Walter Brennan

The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to welcome Carl Rollyson, the...
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November 9th, 2015, 8:12 am
Walter Brennan Biographer Carl Rollyson Visits 11/7 & 11/8

Last post by moira finnie « November 7th, 2015, 7:09 am
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by moira finnie » November 4th, 2015, 1:28 pm

“Go ahead and learn how to act, but don't get caught at it.” ~ Walter Brennan

The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to welcome Carl Rollyson, the...

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November 7th, 2015, 7:09 am
Welcome Scott Nollen to Discuss Glenda Farrell: Hollywood's Hard-Boiled Dame on 9/26 & 9/27

Last post by Scott_Nollen « September 27th, 2015, 10:44 pm
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by moira finnie » September 23rd, 2015, 7:13 pm
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The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to welcome Scott Nollen this weekend on Saturday, Sept. 26th and Sunday, Sept. 27th to participate in an online Q...
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September 27th, 2015, 10:44 pm
Scott Nollen, Author of "Glenda Farrell: Hollywood's Hard-Boiled Dame" Visits on 9/26 & 9/27

Last post by Scott_Nollen « September 26th, 2015, 10:32 am
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by moira finnie » September 23rd, 2015, 7:15 pm

The Silver Screen Oasis is pleased to welcome Scott Nollen this weekend on Saturday, Sept. 26th and Sunday, Sept. 27th to participate in an online Q...

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September 26th, 2015, 10:32 am
Q & A with Jeffrey Spivak about Buzz: The Life & Art of Busby Berkeley

Last post by buzzbbiographer « August 23rd, 2015, 6:23 pm
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by moira finnie » August 18th, 2015, 5:00 pm
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In an era of breadlines, depression and wars, I tried to help people get away from all the misery...to turn their minds to something else. I wanted...
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August 23rd, 2015, 6:23 pm
Jeffrey Spivak, Busby Berkeley Biographer to Visit on 8/22-8/23

Last post by moira finnie « August 22nd, 2015, 5:57 am
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by moira finnie » August 18th, 2015, 4:21 pm

In an era of breadlines, depression and wars, I tried to help people get away from all the misery...to turn their minds to something else. I wanted...

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August 22nd, 2015, 5:57 am
The Q & A with David Meuel, author of The Noir Western

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « July 27th, 2015, 9:57 am
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by moira finnie » July 23rd, 2015, 11:22 am
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As Sue Sue Applegate wrote earlier, this is the spot for the Q & A with David Meuel. Please post your questions for him and look for his replies in...
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July 27th, 2015, 9:57 am
Author David Meuel Visits on July 24 & 25

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « July 22nd, 2015, 8:14 am
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by Sue Sue Applegate » July 19th, 2015, 6:57 pm

Beginning in the mid-1940s, the bleak, brooding mood of film noir began seeping into that most optimistic of film genres, the western. Story lines...

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July 22nd, 2015, 8:14 am
The Q & A with J.R. Jones about THE LIVES OF ROBERT RYAN

Last post by kingrat « July 12th, 2015, 2:21 pm
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by moira finnie » July 7th, 2015, 2:59 pm
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This is the forum where questions for our guest author, J.R. Jones can be posted on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th. All are welcome!

On...
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July 12th, 2015, 2:21 pm
Robert Ryan Biographer J.R. Jones To Visit 7/10 & 7/11

Last post by moira finnie « July 10th, 2015, 6:08 am
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by moira finnie » July 7th, 2015, 2:36 pm

On Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, we are looking forward to talking with J.R. Jones , author of THE LIVES OF ROBERT RYAN . Notice the plural...

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July 10th, 2015, 6:08 am
Welcome to Writer Cari Beauchamp!

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « June 29th, 2015, 7:19 am
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by moira finnie » June 25th, 2015, 8:01 pm
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Writer, speaker, producer and world traveler Cari Beauchamp will join us next weekend on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, to discuss her...
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June 29th, 2015, 7:19 am
WRITER CARI BEAUCHAMP VISITS THE SSO JUNE 27 & 28

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « June 23rd, 2015, 4:24 pm
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by Sue Sue Applegate » June 20th, 2015, 1:04 pm

Writer, speaker, producer and world traveler Cari Beauchamp will join us next weekend on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, to discuss her...

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Last post by Sue Sue Applegate
June 23rd, 2015, 4:24 pm
Q & A with Jacqueline T. Lynch, Biographer of Ann Blyth

Last post by Jacqueline T. Lynch « June 20th, 2015, 8:02 pm
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by moira finnie » June 18th, 2015, 3:36 pm
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Ann Blyth has had a long career and noteworthy life off-screen. She played on Broadway and became a movie star and an Oscar nominee before she was...
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Last post by Jacqueline T. Lynch
June 20th, 2015, 8:02 pm
Jacqueline T. Lynch to Visit the SSO on 6/19 & 6/20

Last post by moira finnie « June 16th, 2015, 4:21 pm
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by moira finnie » June 16th, 2015, 12:12 pm

Ann Blyth has had a long career and noteworthy life off-screen. She played on Broadway and became a movie star and an Oscar nominee before she was...

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Last post by moira finnie
June 16th, 2015, 4:21 pm
Al Doshna, author of Richard Anderson: At Last, on 6/6-6/7

Last post by Al Doshna « June 8th, 2015, 7:51 pm
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by Lzcutter » June 4th, 2015, 6:39 pm
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When people ask me where I received my education, I tell them it was at MGM-U. The biggest lessons I learned is that acting is a talent. You can't...
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June 8th, 2015, 7:51 pm
Al Doshna, author of Richard Anderson: At Last, on 6/6-6/7

Last post by Al Doshna « June 8th, 2015, 7:51 pm
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by Lzcutter » June 4th, 2015, 6:39 pm
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When people ask me where I received my education, I tell them it was at MGM-U. The biggest lessons I learned is that acting is a talent. You can't...
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June 8th, 2015, 7:51 pm

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