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New Book: Cineliteracy, 1927-2027–What You Need to Know about 1929 as Movie Year
The first Academy Awards, later known as the Oscars, are announced for the year that ended August 1, 1928.
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New Book: Cineliteracy, 1927-2027–What You Need to Know about 1929 as Movie Year
The first Academy Awards, later known as the Oscars, are announced for the year that ended August 1, 1928.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Breaks Opening Day Record With $168 Million
Spider-Man Brand New Day grossed an astounding $168 million from 4,487 US theaters on Friday, securing the biggest opening day ever for domestic release.
Reviews
Schindler’s List: Spielberg’s Holocaust Epic, Black and White, with One Exception (Girl in Red Coat)
Amidst a movie full of emotionally devastating events, there is one symbolic character that stands out, a girl wearing bright red coat in an otherwise bleak tone.
Motor City (2026): Potsy Ponciroli’s Routine Action Thriller
Relying on minimal dialogue, while using an ultra-familiar rock soundtrack and well-crafted action scenes to carry the plot, the action thriler Motor City is Potsy Ponciroli’s third feature.
Queer Culture: “Bringing Up Baby,” Starring Cary Grant, “I Just Went Gay”-and Beyond
Gay Pride Month: Europe.
Odyssey, The: Cast–Major and Minor Roles
Odyssey: Cast includes over 50 speaking parts.
