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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 13h

We say goodbye to iconic actress Diane Keaton.

A true original of the silver screen, the Oscar-winning screen legend stole our hearts with her quirky charm and took our breath away with her bold choices as a searing dramatic actress.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 6d

Reserve your Sunday nights with the Master of Suspense.

Join us for Sundays with Hitch, Alfred Hitchcock double features Every Sunday this month. We begin tonight with REAR WINDOW followed by SPELLBOUND.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 8d

We hope you enjoyed the first night of Creepy Cinema hosted by Ben Mankiewicz and Mario Cantone.

Check out what's in store this season: www.tcm.com/articles/Pro...

We'll see you next week!

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Danny (aka Pre-Code.Com) @pre-code.com · 10d

Pre-Code movies showing on @tcmtv.bsky.social in October, including a night of films coming from my new book! -- pre-code.com/pre-code-fil...

Pre-Code Films on TCM in October 2025

Hey, my book is out this month! Buy my book! Also, there are always movies to watch. It’s a good thing.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 17d

We say goodbye to an icon of international cinema, Claudia Cardinale.

Known in the 1960s as "the most beautiful woman in the world", Cardinale enchanted audiences in classics such as 8 1/2 and ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 23d

In this bonus episode of The Plot Thickens: Cleopatra, Ben Mankiewicz answers your questions! He weighs in on the six-hour cut of the film, what Richard Burton thought about it, and much more!

It's available now wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/4odadII

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 25d

We say farewell to one of Hollywood's brightest, actor, filmmaker and activist Robert Redford.

A luminary with an eye for storytelling, Redford's prolific contributions to the arts – from stage to screen and behind the camera, will continue to illuminate generations to come.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 26d

Although much of DR. STRANGELOVE ('63) was tightly scripted, Stanley Kubrick gave Peter Sellers free rein to improvise his roles. Many of the lines delivered by his three characters were Sellers' own creation.

See it tonight at 8pm ET as we salute our Star of the Month.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Sep 11

Few film directors demonstrated the depth, range, longevity, and sensitivity that William Wyler served up on the American silver screen over his decades-long career.

Join us for a two night tribute to his work beginning tonight at 8pm ET with DODSWORTH (’36)

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Sep 10

An exciting afternoon getting a preview of #Jaws: The Exhibition at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the largest mounted exhibition ever for Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning film.

It opens to the public this Sunday.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3KgQBDV

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Sep 10

Inspired by this month's fashion lineup?

Check our latest addition to the TCM Library: FILM FASHION ICONS.

Curated by Alicia Malone, this chic deck and Style Inspiration Guidebook makes the perfect pairing for the fashionistas in your life.

Order today: bit.ly/3Ib91Fu

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Sep 8

More than just a matter of make-up and accents, Peter Sellers had a gift for disappearing into his characters, becoming someone else entirely on the screen.

We honor him as our Star of the Month kicking off tonight on his centennial: https://bit.ly/3I0wdX4

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Sep 4

Throughout two nights, on 9/5 and 9/12, author and film historian Donald Bogle will join TCM host Ben Mankiewicz to present 10 riveting films that explore interracial relationships on screen and examine how cultural attitudes have shifted over the years.

It begins at 8pm ET with ISLAND IN THE SUN.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Sep 1

This September on TCM, celebrate the work of Star of the Month Peter Sellers, let the fashions of the legendary Edith Head dazzle you, enter the world of director William Wyler and so much more.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Aug 26

Got a burning question for Ben about the latest season of #ThePlotThickens?

Now's your chance to ask him your Cleopatra questions for our first-ever Q&A bonus episode!

Details here: https://link.chtbl.com/9V72VlF4?lid=nte4fi3lqf9e

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Aug 20

Mario Cantone is back with us tonight as we continue our #SummerUnderTheStars spotlight on James Cagney.

The night begins with LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME ('55) at 8pm ET.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Aug 20

We’re thrilled to announce the special guests joining us on board this year’s TCM Classic Cruise!

We’ll see you on the Disney Magic beginning October 8th!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4712YgX

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Aug 2

Classically-trained actor Christopher Plummer established himself on both sides of the Atlantic as one of the finest stage performers of his generation.

We hope you're enjoying 24 hours of his films today including the TCM premiere of The Sound Of Music at 8pm ET.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Jul 28

This Thursday, some of Hollywood's most iconic stars pay tribute to the legendary Francis Ford Coppola as he is honored with the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award.

See this special event at 8pm ET followed by his films APOCALYPSE NOW and THE RAIN PEOPLE.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Jul 19

Tomorrow night, Oscar-nominated actress Rosie Perez joins us for Two for One to present her double feature -- KILLER'S KISS ('55) and THE HARDER THEY FALL ('56).

It all begins at 8pm ET.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Jul 8

THE AFRICAN QUEEN ('51) meets RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK ('81) in Robert Zemeckis' classic adventure comedy ROMANCING THE STONE ('84) starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas.

See it tonight at 8pm ET as we kick off our Star of the Month salute to 80's Ladies.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Plot Thickens: Cleopatra tells the story of one of Hollywood’s most notorious productions and how it forever changed the life of its director, Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

Our new, six-episode limited series podcast, hosted by
Ben Mankiewicz begins July 17: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Jun 13

Tomorrow night, Oscar-nominee Brian Tyree Henry joins us for Two for One to present his double feature -- IMITATION OF LIFE ('59) and THE LEARNING TREE ('69).
It all begins at 8pm ET.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · Jun 4

Gary Cooper's rugged mug, soft-spoken demeanor and earnest eyes for decades made him the quintessential lonely American of cinema.

We salute him Wednesday this month as our Star of the Month. Join us beginning tonight at 8pm ET with MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN.

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · May 14

We continue our limited series Two for One this weekend with director John Carpenter.

Join him and Ben Mankiewicz on Saturday night beginning at 8pm ET with FRANKENSTEIN ('31) followed by THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN ('57).

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