A Private Function (French Title “Porc Royal”) (1984): Eccentric British Comedy, Starring Oscar Winner Maggie Smith, Liz Smith

From Our Vaults: Maggie Smith Malcolm Mowbray directed A Private Function, a uniquely eccentric British comedy, starring Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, and Liz Smith. Grade: B (***1/2* out of *****)    A Private Function Theatrical release poster In a small town in Northern England in 1947, the citizens must endure food rationing. When some local […]

Incorrigible (“L’Incorrigible”) (1975): Philippe de Broca’s French Comedy, Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold, Capucine

Blast from the Past: Belmondo Revisited Philippe de Broca directed Incorrigible (L’Incorrigible), a charming French comedy-adventure, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold and Capucine. L’Incorrigible Well cast in a typical role, Belmondo plays Victor Vauthier, a lovable rogue and mythomaniac who refuses to give up his ways. When he leaves prison, it causes sadness to his […]

Media Scandals: Geffen, 82, Gay Divorce Drama Goes Public as Mogul’s Ex, 32, Files Explosive Lawsuit

David Geffen’s Gay Divorce Drama Goes Public as Mogul’s Ex Files Explosive Lawsuit

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Media Scandals 2025: Colbert Claps Back at Trump’s Gloating About “Late Show” Cancellation: ‘Go F— Yourself’

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