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A Couple of Keaton Kinos: The General and Three Ages

Jan 10, 2018 Andy Ross 0

Kino Lorber has released two notable films by the great Buster Keaton to blu-ray in the same package. This two-disc set brings together Keaton’s first starring feature, 1923’s Three Ages with his masterpiece, 1926’s The […]

Opinion

50 Years Without Buster Keaton: My Neurotic Relationship with Buster Keaton and Why He Makes Me OK with Being Me.

Feb 1, 2016 The Retro Set 2

On this day in 1966, the motion pictures lost one of its few, true creative giants: Buster Keaton passed at the age of 70.   Taken by an aggressive form of lung cancer, Keaton didn’t have any idea […]

How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
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Beach Party Summer – HOW TO STUFF A WILD BIKINI (1965)

Jul 29, 2015 Danny Reid 0

This is the eighth in The Retro Set’s weekly summer series taking a look at beach party movies of yore from guest writer Danny Reid. How to Stuff a Wild Bikini: Stuff It “Dig that wild […]

Pantages Never Won an Oscar
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Never Won an Oscar: The Actors

Feb 18, 2015 Jill Blake 3

With the Academy Awards ceremony coming up this Sunday, February 22, we decided to take a look at some of the best actors and actresses who never won an Oscar for their acting talents. In this gallery, […]

Must Watch Warner Archive Instant: 10.23.14
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Must Watch Warner Archive Instant: 10.23.14

Oct 23, 2014 The Retro Set 1

Need help figuring out what to watch this week on Warner Archive Instant? The Retro Set has you covered with our must watch Warner Archive picks! Each week, we select a small handful of must watch […]

Listicles

10 Classic Movie Gifs You Need In Your Life

Jul 24, 2014 The Retro Set 2

As a highly-skilled, professional procrastinator, I am always on the look out for new ways to waste valuable time. And, like a good friend, I would like to take this opportunity to share the love so […]

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