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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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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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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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Favorite Femme Fatales from Film Noir Movies
Beautiful women and dangerous ones that lead men into a life of desperation and despair that is the genre of film known as femme fatale. This type of movie hit its hay-day from right after WWII, until the early 1950s. There were films before of this type of genre, but after the war they became very popular for film audiences. The movies were truly a hard-hitting hint at feminism and power, but with twist.
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Discovering that Old Magic of the Marx Brothers (Tina Watts)
The old magic of the Marx Brothers was due to a lot of reasons, like time, place and the sheer genius of the team. Another reason that you might be surprised to find out about is the years of work the team went through, before they ever became popular on the big screen.
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Classic Sing and Dance Movies with Gene Kelly
It was the year 1912, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that Eugene Curran Kelly, otherwise known as Gene Kelly, was born. This dynamic and well-known actor was most noticed for his flashy dance moves, more than anything else. Gene Kelly became one of MGM Grand’s biggest ticket item in the early 1940s, and this wonderful actor put his trademark moves into approximately 47 films.
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Classic B-Movie Sci-Fi Bombs–We Still Love Them!
What is it that separates fine films, and the absolutely cheesy poorly made B-movies that we still seem to adore? Basically, the great party is what separates them. When you sit down with friends to watch a well-made movie, it just seems that everyone is meant to remain quiet and merely watch. With B-movies, such as sci-fi bombs, people tend to take a very lighthearted approach to the evening.
