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Articles by Jacquie Allen

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Like THE WALTONS? Love SPENCER’S MOUNTAIN

Oct 16, 2017 Jacquie Allen 0

Based on the same autobiographical novel by Earl Hamner, Jr. that inspired classic television series The Waltons, Spencer’s Mountain is the story of a simple, loving family man Clay Spencer (Henry Fonda) and his dealings […]

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Make Your Way to the BATTLEGROUND

Sep 1, 2017 Jacquie Allen 0

As most people know, World War II was, to put it lightly, an atrocious affair. My grandfather served in the Marines during the conflict and from stories I’ve been told by family members over the […]

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Romancing THE STONE KILLER

Aug 25, 2017 Jacquie Allen 0

After memorable supporting roles in film classics such as The Great Escape and The Dirty Dozen, Charles Bronson was well on his way up to the top of the action movie game in the 1960’s. […]

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THE VALACHI PAPERS: Godfather Lite?

Aug 17, 2017 Jacquie Allen 2

Based on an autobiographical novel by Peter Maas, The Valachi Papers tells the story of Joseph Valachi, a lower-echelon enforcer in the mafia. The book, released in 1968, was based on the Valachi hearings, as […]

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See You on FLAMINGO ROAD

Jun 1, 2017 Jacquie Allen 1

I recently screened Dancing Lady, an early Joan Crawford vehicle made when she was under contract to MGM. I was struck by how unlike the persona she was that most people envision when they hear her name. […]

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Lusty Men! Busty Gals! Trusty Flick!

May 23, 2017 Jacquie Allen 0

I grew up in a rodeo town of sorts. Every year for ten days, it seems everyone gets out the one pair of cowboy boots and ten gallon hat they never wear outside of the […]

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