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The Unsung: Mrs. Robey, He Ran All the Way (1951)
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Read more: The Unsung: Mrs. Robey, He Ran All the Way (1951)Call me a romantic, but I’ve always retained a soft spot for parents who hate their children. Especially mothers who hate their sons
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Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
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Read more: Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)For yes, it is madness — asking that we endure long silences, wordless glares across barren landscapes, and a story that in lesser hands would whip by in 85 minutes, and is instead stretched out to a beautiful, impossibly breathless 165.
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The Unsung: Daisy, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)
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Read more: The Unsung: Daisy, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)Doctor Ross – Doug Ross, in a more relaxed setting – is an eminent man. His office, standing room only. His reputation, so beyond impeccable, he’s flirting with legendary
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80’s Action Hall of Fame: Tom Eckert, Red Dawn
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Read more: 80’s Action Hall of Fame: Tom Eckert, Red DawnFathers and sons. Rivals, always, but eventually, an understanding. In the best cases – the rarest cases – a fine example is set. Lessons for the future, something to build on and develop.
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80’s Action Hall of Fame: Colonel Yin, Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
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Read more: 80’s Action Hall of Fame: Colonel Yin, Missing in Action 2: The BeginningOnce upon a time, Soon-Tek Oh (1932-2018) was America’s go-to Asian. Maybe the world’s. Whenever Hollywood needed a glaring visage from the Orient, Oh packed his bags, thanked his agent, and caught the first flight to glory.
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When Oscar Shit the Bed: Music of the Heart (1999)
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Read more: When Oscar Shit the Bed: Music of the Heart (1999)After nearly a half-century on the silver screen, Meryl Streep has more than earned her status as a living legend. She’s arguably the greatest actress alive, and certainly up there with the all-time greats.
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Nashville (1975): At 50 Years
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Read more: Nashville (1975): At 50 YearsHaving seen this film at least five times, I’m only now coming to terms with its brilliance…
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The Unsung: Chaney, Hard Times (1975)
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Read more: The Unsung: Chaney, Hard Times (1975)There was a time – we’ll estimate about a half century ago – when a shirtless Charles Bronson was enough. Enough for what depends on the audience, so we’ll rest on the happy medium between anything and everything.
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Matt Has Had Enough of Mountain Climbers
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Read more: Matt Has Had Enough of Mountain ClimbersThey are a force more vile than Al Qaeda. In their pursuit of glory, purpose, and might, they cost our nation…
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The Unsung: Leo Green, Whispers in the Dark (1992)
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Read more: The Unsung: Leo Green, Whispers in the Dark (1992)For a generation of Americans, Alan Alda was pretty much the standard bearer for the New Man. The sensitive soul, clad in a respectable sweater, offering not the usual toxicity and power plays, but understanding, warmth, and a gentle smile.