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Why James Dean Was THE Bad Boy in Classic Hollywood Movies
Perhaps no other film actor represents youthful angst and rebellion than James Dean. He's the icon of brooding youth, of troubled teens and adolescent angst. He's the soulful bad boy of the silver screen. Before Johnny Depp and Paul Newman, there was James Dean. Although he was criticized in his lifetime as a Brando imitator, James Dean was always a true original. Even more than fifty years after his death, James Dean remains the bad boy of classic Hollywood cinema.
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Vincent Price–The Ultimate Classic Movie Villain
Who could ever forget the most prominent voices in horror history? The name behind the voice is none other than Vincent Price, and his voice filled American homes for several decades. The voice of Vincent Leonard Price Jr., born on May 27th, 1911 in St Louis, Missouri, is a fixture of pretty much all of what people see in horror films.
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Top Five Favorite Classic B-Movie Bombshells
When thinking about B-movies, some may consider the “B” to represent a lesser quality film. Some however, may consider the “B” to represent “Bombshell”. There are many actresses to date that have shown that they are not afraid to get their hands dirty when it comes to B-movie madness. B-movies are a trend, more often than not even considered a cult.
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The Top Classic Christmas Movies Still Enjoyed Today
While it may seem like action and romance films are what garner the most attention when it comes to movies, many people find it hard to pry them from the quaint and classic Christmas flicks. Christmas movies have always struck the sentiments of the holidays, and many families make it a point to gather after dinner and watch a lovely story that involves hope and appreciation for their fellow man.
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The Quintessential War Hero of the Classic Movie Scene–Audie Murphy
When you think about the classic war movie, many people think about those actors that could draw you into a role that they portray. The ever-charismatic John Wayne, or the dynamic Charlton Heston often come to mind. What about the unsung hero’s however, that makes their presence time after time; yet command nothing more than the role they play for the good of the script?
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The First Million Dollar Man – Actor William Holden
Mr. William Beedle, Jr. is the late William Holden. He changed his name when he got to Hollywood, and landing in Tinsel Town for Holden was a total mistake. In fact he was accidentally discovered, but became one of Hollywood’s leading men during the 1950s. Some say he was a reluctant star, and never was comfortable with the idea of being an actor at all, but he did make a lot of money doing it.
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The Fascination of Classic Movie Remakes
Classic movies are hard to beat, but in a few instances you can find some modern day movies that are even better than the original. Of course, it all depends on the individual viewer on what is classic to them and what is not, but it can and has been done with a lot of success from Hollywood. Action packed and science fiction has some of the best remakes on the silver screen.
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The Famous Film Noir Genre in Review
The film style that became popular in the U.S. in the mid 1940s of noir has lived on in subtler tones, and parodied even at that time. From Bob Hope’s movie “My Favorite Brunette” in 1947, to “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” in the 1970s, the genre has been given a lot of homage.
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The Evolution of Clint Eastwood from Classic B-Movies to Oscar Status
Are you thinking, “Did he fire six shots or only five?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, most have indeed lost track. But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question, “Do I feel lucky?” Well, do ya, punk?
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The Best Ways to Enjoy those Classic Yesteryear Movies Today
Are ready to snuggle up on the couch for a cozy movie night? While most people tend to restrict their movie browsing to the 'new release' section at their local movie rental store, it pays to check out the classics aisle. It makes perfect sense, if you think about it: classics are movies that have proven their mettle. They have survived the test of time with flying colors.
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The Best “Bad” Monsters from Black and White Movies
Are you in the mood for an exhilarating night of truly frightening (and sometimes downright silly) movie monsters? Are you looking to brush up on your movie monster trivia? Even with the multimillion special effects and CGI tricks of today, some movie monsters from the past are still entertaining and frightening audiences today.
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The Basics of Making a Classic Movie Musical
If you were ever a big time musical movie producer, do you feel that you have the right stuff to get things done? Making a musical is unlike any other form of movie production, without the right guidance it could easily become a very big flop in the box office in no time flat. Not only will it require you to hire the right people as far as cast are concerned, you need to have the right people in place for booms, choreography, stage settings and sound work.
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Ten Must-See WW II Black and White War Movies
When it comes to movies, there are few genres that capture the hearts and appreciation of the American public like good old-fashioned black and white WW II films. These films always seem to draw a large crowd, and will most probably continue to do so. Old black and white films about the Second World War have a certain charisma that people just cannot seem to get enough of, in regards to this they are in luck as there are many films of this nature.
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Rock Solid–A Glimpse into Classic Movie Leading Man Rock Hudson
When it comes to the silver screen’s leading men, few will ever forget the dynamic character of Rock Hudson. Born on November 17th, 1925, this American icon was noted for his chiseled and rugged good looks. There was, however, far more to this actor than met the eye. Not only was he a charming and attractive American actor, he was also a homosexual that eventually met his fate from AIDS on October 2nd, 1985.
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Retro Rewind – Famous Pin-up Movie Actresses
Pin-up girls were the famous models whose pictures were mass-produced and consumed as part of pop culture. The pin-up phenomenon can be traced back to the nineteenth century, although their first wave of widespread appeal occurred during the first years of the twentieth century, in which the image of the 'Gibson' girl prevailed. Pin-up models are most often-famous models or actresses whose images are photographed and then widely disseminated.
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Popular 3 – D Films of the Golden Era
Bad looking glasses, but a lot of fun for the viewer, started the golden age of 3-D viewing in movie houses of the 1950s. Actually, the golden age of movies in general began right after WWII, and ended late in the 1950s. Classics were created like “High Noon” (1952), “Rebel Without A Cause” (1955), and “Ben Hur” (1959). The use of 3-D for the audience started a lot earlier than you might have thought and it eventually lead to the proliferation of movies using 3-D.
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Orson Welles-A Classic Renaissance man of the Movie Scene
George Orson Welles was born on May 6th, 1915 was born to a wealthy inventor by the name of Richard Head Welles, and his concert pianist wife, Beatrice Ives in Kenosha Wisconsin. Orson was one of two children and he saw his older brother Richard suffer from a serious learning disability, followed by schizophrenia, leading to his being institutionalized in 1927 for pretty much the remainder of his life.
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One of a Kind Classic Leading Man Humphrey Bogart
Perhaps no other leading man is as unforgettable as Humphrey Bogart. After all, what other man has his own line of furniture named after him? He was a true Hollywood legend, whose presence is still palpable onscreen.
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Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin–A Glimpse into America’s Favorite Classic Comedy Duo
When you think about comedy and the people that bring laughs into your household on a regular basis, few can argue the prowess of the union between Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. This was a pair that for all practical purpose should not have been. This pair was often considered a Mirth Quake. Martin and Lewis did have what it took to entertain as a duo, yet lacked the appreciation for each other to be considered true friends.
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It’s a Dog’s Life – The Appeal of Lassie Movies
The appeal of Lassie movies is nothing more than heart. Heart of an animal’s love for a human that risks everything for that loved one, even its life. It is true Lassie never died in the movie or TV series, but the risk was always there in the plot. That is one reason that Lassie was so popular with kids and adults alike. However, it was only one reason, and it was not the most important.
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How America’s Sweetheart Mary Pickford Changed the Movie Scene
Mary Pickford could easily be considered one of Hollywood’s first Canadian pioneers. Born in Toronto Ontario, Canada on April 8th, 1892, this curly blonde headed charmer was meant for stardom. Until Mary’s death on May 29th, 1979, she had amassed quite the fortune and commanded the attention of fans where ever she went. This little gem was known as none other than America’s Sweetheart, it was easy to see by her life story that she became one of the most influential women in history.
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Highlights of the Ultimate Classic Beauty Grace Kelly
Perhaps no other movie star personifies classic screen beauty more than Grace Kelly. Unrivalled in her grace and classic beauty, Grace Kelly remains the classic picture of movie star beauty.
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Girls and Cars–The Ultimate in Classic B-Movies
When someone mentions the phrase “B-movie”, many people automatically think about the likes of The Blob, or Godzilla. What many people forget however is that it is not just a monster extravaganza that makes a classic B-movie great. Few can argue the absolute enticing and hypnotic powers that a great B-movie with cars and girls can have on the older generation.
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Five Classic Horror Movies that Still Can Capture the Imagination
When it comes to movies, few genres can hold a viewers attention or make them come back for more than a good old-fashioned horror flick. Horror movies have been around seemingly since the dawn of time. They scare the heck out of you, yet they leave you wanting more. What is it that makes a horror so great? Many feel it is not merely the gore or the actors that portray the part, rather the premise of what is actually happening on the screen that gets peoples blood curdling.
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Favorite Mobster Movies of Black and White Movies
Now we call them "crime dramas," but once they were just known as good old mobster movies. Sometimes you're in the mood for a good old-fashioned shoot-em-up mobster movie. The truth is, these types of movies are simply not coming out of Hollywood anymore. The stars of these black and white mobster movie classics—actors such as James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson—are now legends. Here are ten classic mobster movies filmed in glorious black and white.
