The Oscar trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in the world. Its triumph as an emblem of accomplishment in cinema making would perhaps startle its originators. Read on to know more about the history behind this coveted award
A slight swerve away from animation ... to Douglas Fairbanks Sr. But it's only a small swerve, since Doug's screen persona had lots in common with the cartoon characters that came along a decade after Fairbanks's heyday. In fact, the first Mickey Mouse short Gallopin' Gaucho was a riff on one of Doug's classic swashbucklers . The brief clip below demonstrates why animators stole from him, also what...
The movie "Valkyrie" opens Christmas day and it might not be worthy of much mention were it not for the complex plot involving intrigue, betrayal and high stakes. We speak not of the movie itself, of course, but rather the back story of Tom Cruise and United Artists, the mini-studio the mega-star has had ostensive control over since last year.
From: Mont Alto Private Reserve - Year: 1920 - Rated: Not Rated - Release Date: September 16, 2008 - Features: Extras! * - Recommended! An attractive look at the origins of the modern superhero, with Fairbanks' trademark acrobatics and swordplay already fully developed. The transfer is excellent, and the disc supplies some first-rate extras.
It really is possible to attend a movie in Hollywood and sit among Oscar winners. Although they're kind of stiffs. Weekend nights through the summer, the storied Hollywood Forever Cemetery shows classic movies on – how cool is this! – the wall of the mausoleum where silent film icon Rudolph Valentino, as well as actors Peter Finch and Peter Lorre, are housed.
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