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A Countess from Hong Kong (1967): Chaplin’s Last Direction Effort, and First Film in Color

April 21, 2026 By

If the premise is rather simple and ordinary–an American diplomat falls in love with a stowaway on a cruise–the cast is not, featuring prominently its stars Brando and Sophia Loren.

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Magic Mike Live: Channing Tatum’s Show–Global Expansion

Since its debut in 2017, the live show has entertained over 2 million guests from over 70 countries.

Levy Unfiltered

New Book about the Oscars: Actors (Winners & Nominees)

In Oscar’s history, there have been 87 Best Actor winners (some more than once)

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Practical Magic 2: Sequel to 1998 Film, Again Starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock

Directed by Susanne Bier, the sequel sees Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return to magic.

Marooned (1969): John Sturges’ Oscar-Winning Sci-Fi, Starring Gregory Peck, Gene Hackman and Others

The film was still in theaters during the Apollo 13 mission, in April 1970.

Piranha 2: Cameron’s Direting Debut, “The Spawning” (1982)

Fired mid-production, James Cameron has disowned his directorial debut.

Piranha (1978): How Joe Dante’s Exploitation Flick Generated Popular Franchise

It tells the story of a river being infested by lethal, genetically altered piranhas, threatening the lives of local inhabitants and visitors to nearby summer resort.