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vintage films
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
'The Killers': Nagging Questions In a Haze of Gunsmoke
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Left, Burt Lancaster, “The Killers” (1946). Right, Lee Marvin, “The Killers” (1964). In both versions, sports heroes have tragic downfalls a...
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Peter Lorre: His first starring role was a massive hit and one of the most influential works of art in the history of film — and that was the problem
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Peter Lorre, "M" (1931). An unforgettable psychological portrait. By Paul Parcellin Renowned character actor Peter Lorre created ...
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Ripped From the Headlines, Part III: True Stories About Dangerous Characters, Corrupt Officials and Gangs of Criminals Who Hold the Public at Bay
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John Dall, Peggy Cummins, “Gun Crazy” (1950). By Paul Parcellin It only takes a couple of desperate , determined outsiders with a gun to sta...
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