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Films from the silents to the 1960s

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King Vidor's brilliant 1928 silent drama about the hunger for fame has never looked more prescient. On TCM September 12.

Sep 4

Championing the lost persona of birthday boy Fred MacMurray

Aug 30

For Hepburn's birthday week, a look at the films from her post-"Tiffany's" career.

May 3

The greatest American movie (discuss) turns 50 this week.

Mar 16

Two Mankiewiczes now discuss two Mankiewiczes then

Feb 8

A labor of love and reclamation, Maya Cade's encyclopedia of African-American cinema has become an invaluable resource.

Jan 17

On "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium" and the cheesiness of memory. Plus: Criterion Channel must-sees.

Jan 6

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