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New Beginnings: Lessons from Dodsworth (1936)

Dec 31, 2016 Jill Blake 0

At the end of every year I, like many people, take stock of the events that took place throughout the previous months. I reassess the bad moments, trying to find ways that I could’ve avoided […]

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An Unexpected Farewell: Leslie Howard’s Spitfire (1942)

Dec 10, 2016 Jill Blake 0

With World War II ramping up in his native Britain, Leslie Howard felt compelled to redirect the focus of his film career to the war effort. He also wanted to expand into producer and directorial […]

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Valentine’s Day is For (Movie) Lovers, Thanks to Warner Archive

Feb 14, 2014 The Retro Set 0

Cupid, chocolates, giant stuffed teddy bears clutching hearts with screen-printed sweet nothings…it’s Valentine’s Day, y’all! The Retro Set has partnered with Warner Archive Instant to help set the mood for a perfect Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re a sugar-coated […]

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