My Eye's Delight: 10 Favorite Scenes

Why do we love movies?What secret self does the celluloid embrace and make safe? We all have our favorite films, actors and actresses; the stuff our dreams are made of. And lodged between the opening and closing credits are the unforgettable moments that speak to us as if they have read our hearts and minds and souls.And so, fellow movie lovers, in the spirit of sharing I lay bare my heart and list 10 of my favorite scenes. Roll...

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Gene Kelly in Marjorie Morningstar: Dig That Heel!

This is my contribution to the Gene Kelly Centennial Blogathon, hosted by the Classic Movie Blog Association, honoring the actor, director, choreographer and all around charmer's 100th birthday. To view the other fantastic contributions about all things Gene, click here.Not the Gene Kelly I first fell in love withWe all know Gene Kelly is one of the very best dancers in the history of musical film, his only serious rival being the incomparable Fred...

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The Lina Lamont Fan Club: We Will Not Rest!

Greetings from the Lina Lamont Fan Club!Yes, loyal fans, we are still here. No matter how hard her enemies try to destroy her legacy, Lina Lamont's fans will not rest until the truth is known and Lina is awarded her proper place in the history of film.He could too talk!Just as John Gilbert's legacy was harmed by those who sought to destroy him, Lina's reputation has suffered. For those not familiar with Mr. Gilbert, he was a huge star whose career...

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2 Nights, 2 Talmadge Sisters: 2 Cool 2 B 4 Gotten.

Movies are full of famous real-life siblings: there were the Barrymores, the Gishes, the Fondas, why even the Baldwins, not to mention Olivia and Joan and Shirley and Warren. But never were there two more glamorous and glorious sister movie stars than Norma and Constance Talmadge.Norma and Constance Talmadge: Never were there such devoted sistersNorma and Constance Talmadge were Hollywood royalty who reigned during the golden era of...

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