NORMA'S "NEW" NEW YEAR'S EVE

The sixth and final chapter of the Norma Desmond Chronicles. Norma got off on a temporary insanity plea, did a short stint in a spa-like psych center and is now free in Hollywood. She's back and better than ever!New Year's Eve was the start of a horrible mess;A grave misunderstanding at Norma's Sunset address.But time and therapy heals all psychosis;And hypnosis cures all of those other diagnosesMax and Norma were alone at last;Finally, they...

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THE ARTIST

A new silent film! Oh, I had my fingers and toes crossed before walking into the theater. I have looked forward to this film for so long, I prayed I wouldn't be disappointed. Is it possible that this movie, which has gotten so much "buzz," could actually live up to all of the praise heaped upon it? For me, the answer is an unqualified "YES"!The plot is as fragile as ancient nitrate film, but who cares? My head was spinning as the ghosts...

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Thank You, Santa!

Dear Santa:What, oh what, should I get my darling little wife, FlickChick, for Christmas?Flicky can be so picky!Should I get her:A diamond tiara?No.....it might tangle her lovely hair.A new Bentley?No...she never learned to drive a stick shift.A house in the country?No... too far from the shops.What's that you say, Santa? Of course! Why didn't I think of that?I must hurry home an wrap it up nicely! I know it's just what she wants!IT'S ME!What better...

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DUELING DIVAS: HANDICAPPING DAPHNE VS. JOSEPHINE

Were there ever any hotter dueling divas than Daphne and Josephine of "Some Like it Hot"? These two fillies were in competition from the word "go." It's a close race, so lets examine their record and form before placing our bets.Best LegsDaphne: slightly bowed, ankles weakJosephine: good muscle tone, good shapeWinner: JosephineBest Musical PedigreeDaphne: Claimed to have spent three years at the Sheboygan Conservatory of Music. Bull fiddle...

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS... (movie-wise, that is)

In the spirit of the season, here are some Christmas wishes for some movie-folks who might need a helping hand from Santa. Santa, do your stuff!I wish for Scarlett and Rhett to find their way back to one another.I wish for Citizen Kane's Mr. Bernstein to meet that girl in the white dress.I fervently wish Mrs. Danvers does NOT find any matches at Manderley while the master and his missus are out.I wish for Rick to get his letter of transit and...

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