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Cowards in Command: War is hell. We know this. But, being led by a coward is a special kind of hell. It’s the kind that can get you kille...
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Reel Connections:
Movie Matches
Discover thoughtfully paired double features and the stories that make each movie night memorable.
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If you want an audience to instantly squirm, throw your hero into a pit full of snakes. It's one of cinema's oldest shortcuts to panic. Y...
Read story →From the silver screen to hallowed ground — exploring the lives, films, and resting places of cinema's greatest stars.
Remembering Don Knotts | 1924-2006
Five Emmy Awards. Two iconic characters. One unforgettable career. We remember Don Knotts — the nervous, lovable genius behind Barney Fif...
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The Lobby Shop Remembers the one and only Dolly 🦋
Dolly Parton was one of those rare people who showed a relentlessly positive image to the world. Not naïve. Not saccharine. She simply se...
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Hollywood's family trees are filled with surprising connections. Uncover the relatives, relationships, and real roots of Tinseltown.
Famous Siblings: Warren Beatty & Shirley MacLaine
Hollywood greats Shirley Maclaine and Warren Beatty have more in common than just talent. Learn more about their family connections and l...
Read story →Explore the backgrounds of actors, directors, and Hollywood legends who served in the military.
Sam Peckinpah | US Marine Corps
Born David Samuel Peckinpah in Fresno, California, Sam Peckinpah was a feisty kid who didn’t shy away from a fight or adventure. His freq...
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Humphrey Bogart | US Navy
Humphrey Bogart built one of Hollywood's most recognizable tough-guy personas, but there was a little real-world experience behind it. Be...
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Sammy Davis, Jr. | US Army
Drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II, Sammy Davis Jr. encountered prejudice almost immediately. His military service would test...
Read story →Assorted musings on all things movies. Lists, rants, memories... whatever is on our mind.
A Movie Lover's Origin Story
Every movie lover has an origin story. Mine involves Christmas night dollar theaters, a very close encounter with Farrah Fawcett, my mom ...
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