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This week’s Reel 13 Classic, Angel on My Shoulder, stars the inimitable Paul Muni, an actor whose brilliant chops shone particularly bright in the three films John Farr highlights here. Scarface (1932) WHAT IT’S ABOUT: In Prohibition-era Chicago, a power […]
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John Farr discusses one of the signature films of the 1960s, directed by Mike Nichols. The Graduate (1967) What It’s About: A model son and newly minted college graduate, Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is proudly paraded around his parents’ friends, […]
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by John Farr John Farr discusses the best Astaire-Rogers movie, directed by George Stevens. The Americanization of Emily (1964) What It’s About: John “Lucky” Garnett (Fred Astaire) isn’t so lucky in matters of love. He’s late to his own wedding, […]
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by John Farr John Farr discusses Julie Andrews’ war film, directed by Arthur Hiller. The Americanization of Emily (1964) What It’s About: Officer Charlie Madison (James Garner) has a dream job in World War II catering to the luxurious needs […]
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by John Farr Although his reputation has faded somewhat due to questionable role choices, Nic Cage was once one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. John Farr recommends you revisit three crucial Cage classics. Leaving Las Vegas (1995) WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Depressed […]
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by John Farr You will fall in love with Audrey Hepburn once again after watching this film. John Farr explains why. Sabrina (1954) What It’s About: Shipped off to Paris for lessons in cooking and refinement, charming Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn)-the […]
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by John Farr John Farr discusses Andy Griffith’s first and best film, directed by Elia Kazan. A Face in the Crowd (1957) What It’s About: Local radio interviewer Marcia Jeffries (Patricia Neal) decides to interview transients at the local jail […]
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by John Farr Burt Lancaster understood the importance of choosing the right roles. John Farr covers three of his finest. The Train (1964) What It’s About: In the waning days of the Nazi occupation, cold-blooded Colonel Von Waldheim (Paul Scofield) […]
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by John Farr John Farr discusses one of the great train movies directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The Lady Vanishes (1938) What It’s About: When elderly Miss Froy (May Whitty) disappears without a trace on a train en route to England, […]
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