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Reginald Hudlin and Oprah’s Sidney is Simply Magnificent
Speaking often throughout the doc about his father showing him what the true the measure of a man is permeates my spirit and consciousness. For me, the true measure of…
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TCM Classic Film Festival 2017: Make ‘Em Laugh – Comedy in Movies
Robert Osbourne was the heart and soul of Turner Classic Movies, so it was no surprise that the festival was dedicated in his honor. Osbourne, who passed away a month…
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50th Anniversary of In The Heat of the Night at the TCM Classic Film Festival
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will kick off the 8th annual TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 6th with a 50th anniversary screening of the Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger…
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Oscar Spotlight: Sidney Poitier
Did you know that even thought he portrayed Walter Lee in "A Raisin In The Sun" onscreen and onstage. He was not awarded at Tony or Oscar for his performance? Did…
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RIP Ruby Dee
A legend has left us today…I met her when I was assigned to be a talent escort for an award show in Los Angeles. She was wickedly funny, brilliant, beautiful…
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How Far Has Oscar Evolved…really??
This is Pete Hammond’s article from Deadline.com that I find particularly poignant and wanted to share. The 1963 Oscar ceremony marked a significant milestone in the history of the Academy…
