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Why The Russians Are Coming Was a Risky Cold War Gamble for Norman Jewison

Why The Russians Are Coming Was a Risky Cold War Gamble for Norman Jewison

Discover the untold story of how Norman Jewison's breakout Cold War comedy, 'The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming,' was nearly buried by studio fear.
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Only Six Directors Have Won Best Picture Oscar with Their Debut Film

Only Six Directors Have Won Best Picture Oscar with Their Debut Film

Only Six Directors Have Won Best Picture Oscar with Their Debut Film
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George Lucas Says He Had Three More ‘Star Wars’ Movies to Make but ‘Decided to Retire’ From Directing Instead

George Lucas Says He Had Three More ‘Star Wars’ Movies to Make but ‘Decided to Retire’ From Directing Instead

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas has revealed that he had plans to direct three more movies in a galaxy far, far away before he retired from directing upon completing “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.” Lucas sat down with Norah O’Donnell for an interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” to discuss his career and the opening […]
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The Social Network Won Critics’ Choice Best Picture—But Was There Really Almost an Envelope Mix-Up?

The Social Network Won Critics’ Choice Best Picture—But Was There Really Almost an Envelope Mix-Up?

A look back at the 2011 Critics' Choice Awards, where a design flaw on the winner's card almost led to the wrong Best Picture being announced.
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How Elia Kazan Drew One of Lee J. Cobb’s Most Powerful Film Performances

How Elia Kazan Drew One of Lee J. Cobb’s Most Powerful Film Performances

Explore the intense creative partnership behind Lee J. Cobb's legendary role as Johnny Friendly and the iconic director who demanded greatness from him.
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RKO Paid a Record $255,000 for the Play Behind Room Service

RKO Paid a Record $255,000 for the Play Behind Room Service

"Room Service," the 1938 American comedy film starring the Marx Brothers and Lucille Ball, stands out in their filmography for several distinctive ...
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Gregory Peck Turned Down the Role That Won Someone Else an Oscar

Gregory Peck Turned Down the Role That Won Someone Else an Oscar

A look into the story of how Gregory Peck passed on the iconic role of Will Kane in High Noon, which then led to an Oscar win for Gary Cooper.
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How The King and I Defined Yul Brynner’s Career for More Than Three Decades

How The King and I Defined Yul Brynner’s Career for More Than Three Decades

Explore the untold story of when Hollywood icon Yul Brynner, the unshakeable star of 'The King and I,' nearly abandoned his acting career forever.
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The 7 Outfits Built Around 1960s hippie fashion

The 7 Outfits Built Around 1960s hippie fashion

Explore the iconic styles of the 1960s counterculture, from festival-ready looks to protest-era essentials that defined a generation.
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‘Club Kid’ Gets 35mm Pre-Release Screening at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre – Film News in Brief

‘Club Kid’ Gets 35mm Pre-Release Screening at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre – Film News in Brief

SFFilm will present a special preview screening A24’s “Club Kid” in 35mm at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre on Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. with writer, director and star Jordan Firstman making an appearance for a post-screening conversation. “’Club Kid’ is an exhilarating introduction to Jordan Firstman as a filmmaker, with a world that feels completely […]
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Why Wong Kar-wai’s Unscripted Filmmaking Style Defies Conventional Production

Why Wong Kar-wai’s Unscripted Filmmaking Style Defies Conventional Production

Explore the unique, scriptless filmmaking method of director Wong Kar-wai that created cinematic masterpieces and baffled the traditional studio system.
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New Book Documents Behind-the-Scenes of Sofia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette' Featuring Kirsten Dunst

New Book Documents Behind-the-Scenes of Sofia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette' Featuring Kirsten Dunst

New Book Documents Behind-the-Scenes of Sofia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette' Featuring Kirsten Dunst