The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some pretty annoying virtues. –
Auntie Mame (1958)
Sixty-two years ago today, the film Auntie Mame premiered at Radio City Music Hall. I have no idea how many times I have seen this
Depeche Mode – “Two Minute Warning” (1983)
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Frances (1982)
Thirty-eight years ago today, the film Frances premiered. I first watched this movie late at night in high school or college. I fell in love
Happy 81st Birthday Lee Israel
Today is the 81st birthday of the writer and literary forger Lee Israel. The biopic about the time in her life where she forged literary
Albert Einstein – Words to Live By
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. —Albert Einstein
Joyeux 214e anniversaire Charles Henry Dessalines d’Orbigny
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Happy 95th Birthday Julie Harris
Today is the 95th birthday of the actress Julie Harris. Her second film was East of Eden, based on a novel by John Steinbeck and
Happy 74th Birthday Gianni Versace
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Happy 161st Birthday Georges Seurat
Today is the 160th birthday of the artist Georges Seurat. My first exposure to his work was in the hallway of my elementary school. A
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Seventy-four years ago today, the film It’s a Wonderful Life premiered. It is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time. The director
