One of the great things about films from Hollywood’s pre-Code era (besides the excessive boozing, blatant depictions of sex and strong, independent women) is the runtime. A vast majority of films made between the early […]
The words “Barbara Stanwyck is one of the greatest film actress of all time” have been repeated so often they risk coming across as mere rote. And so, the attempt to put into words an […]
Contrary to popular belief, most Westerns are not about cowboys—but gunslingers, lawmen and outlaws. Comparatively few actually focus on cowboys. Howard Hawks’ Red River (1948) shines brightest among this minority. But even then the cowboys […]
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, […]
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