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I've been a movie fan since childhood. I particularly love classic films and TCM. I'm a big fan of John Ford, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Preston Sturges and Frank Capra films.
Horatio Alger, Jr. was born on January 13, 1832, and was a successful American novelist. His stories of young boys growing from "rags to riches" had an impressionable effect in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He is remembered as a cultural touchstone for the American Dream.
January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Horatio Alger, Jr. was born on January 13, 1832, and was a successful American novelist. His stories of young boys growing from "rags to riches" had an impressionable effect in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He is remembered as a cultural touchstone for the American Dream.
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In the 1910s, there was a fad for showcasing the actors in evening or streetwear and then dissolving to them dressed as their movie character. William S. Hart goes from Broadway to old west bad man in THE BARGAIN (1914)
January 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
In the 1910s, there was a fad for showcasing the actors in evening or streetwear and then dissolving to them dressed as their movie character. William S. Hart goes from Broadway to old west bad man in THE BARGAIN (1914)
Johnnie Ray born on January 10, 1927, was a singer and pianist and a 1950s sensation. He's been cited by critics as a major precursor to what became rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music. Elvis Presley saw him as a pioneer who broke ground in the music field.
January 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Johnnie Ray born on January 10, 1927, was a singer and pianist and a 1950s sensation. He's been cited by critics as a major precursor to what became rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music. Elvis Presley saw him as a pioneer who broke ground in the music field.
Gypsy Rose Lee was born on January 8, 1911, and was one of the most popular theatrical entertainers of her time. In 1957, the burlesque queen's autobiography, "Gypsy: A Memoir" was published and two years later it was adapted into the 1959 stage musical "Gypsy". She died in 1970 at age 59.
January 8, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Gypsy Rose Lee was born on January 8, 1911, and was one of the most popular theatrical entertainers of her time. In 1957, the burlesque queen's autobiography, "Gypsy: A Memoir" was published and two years later it was adapted into the 1959 stage musical "Gypsy". She died in 1970 at age 59.
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935. He was a pioneer who changed the music scene in the 1950s and became known as "the King of Rock and Roll". He died of cardiac arrest in 1977 at age 42, but his great voice lives on through his recordings.
January 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935. He was a pioneer who changed the music scene in the 1950s and became known as "the King of Rock and Roll". He died of cardiac arrest in 1977 at age 42, but his great voice lives on through his recordings.
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Farewell to Sidney Kibrick (1928-2026) the last of THE LITTLE RASCALS.
He played Butch’s sidekick Woim in 26 OUR GANG comedies and was also a Dead End Kid in William Wyler's DEAD END (1937).
He retired at 15 but continued making appearances and receiving fan mail for the rest of his life. #FilmSky
He played Butch’s sidekick Woim in 26 OUR GANG comedies and was also a Dead End Kid in William Wyler's DEAD END (1937).
He retired at 15 but continued making appearances and receiving fan mail for the rest of his life. #FilmSky
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Farewell to Sidney Kibrick (1928-2026) the last of THE LITTLE RASCALS.
He played Butch’s sidekick Woim in 26 OUR GANG comedies and was also a Dead End Kid in William Wyler's DEAD END (1937).
He retired at 15 but continued making appearances and receiving fan mail for the rest of his life. #FilmSky
He played Butch’s sidekick Woim in 26 OUR GANG comedies and was also a Dead End Kid in William Wyler's DEAD END (1937).
He retired at 15 but continued making appearances and receiving fan mail for the rest of his life. #FilmSky
Brigitte Bardot died today on December 28, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a French actress, singer, model and animal rights activist and was one of the best-known symbols of the sexual revolution.
December 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Brigitte Bardot died today on December 28, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a French actress, singer, model and animal rights activist and was one of the best-known symbols of the sexual revolution.
Happy 76th Birthday to Academy Award winner, Sissy Spacek who was born on December 25, 1949.
December 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Happy 76th Birthday to Academy Award winner, Sissy Spacek who was born on December 25, 1949.
Happy 88th Birthday to Jane Fonda who was born on December 21, 1937. She's one of our greatest American actresses.
December 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Happy 88th Birthday to Jane Fonda who was born on December 21, 1937. She's one of our greatest American actresses.
Happy 73rd Birthday to Jenny Agutter who was born on December 20, 1952.
December 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Happy 73rd Birthday to Jenny Agutter who was born on December 20, 1952.
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Frank Capra’s 🇺🇸 American #Christmas fantasy drama film “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore premiered #OnThisDay in 1946 at the Globe Theatre, New York City
🎬 RKO Radio Pictures
#ChristmasCountdown2025
🎄🦌🔔🍷🕯✨☃️🎁❄️🎅🏻
#xmas2025
🎬 RKO Radio Pictures
#ChristmasCountdown2025
🎄🦌🔔🍷🕯✨☃️🎁❄️🎅🏻
#xmas2025
December 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Frank Capra’s 🇺🇸 American #Christmas fantasy drama film “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore premiered #OnThisDay in 1946 at the Globe Theatre, New York City
🎬 RKO Radio Pictures
#ChristmasCountdown2025
🎄🦌🔔🍷🕯✨☃️🎁❄️🎅🏻
#xmas2025
🎬 RKO Radio Pictures
#ChristmasCountdown2025
🎄🦌🔔🍷🕯✨☃️🎁❄️🎅🏻
#xmas2025
Happy 62nd Birthday to Academy Award Winner, Brad Pitt who was born on December 18, 1963.
December 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Happy 62nd Birthday to Academy Award Winner, Brad Pitt who was born on December 18, 1963.
Remembering Patty Duke who was born on December 14, 1946. She won an Oscar for her role as Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker" (1962) and had a popular TV series, "The Patty Duke Show" (1963-1966). During her career, she won two Golden Globes and three Emmy Awards. She died in 2016 at age 69.
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Remembering Patty Duke who was born on December 14, 1946. She won an Oscar for her role as Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker" (1962) and had a popular TV series, "The Patty Duke Show" (1963-1966). During her career, she won two Golden Globes and three Emmy Awards. She died in 2016 at age 69.
Happy 100th Birthday to Dick Van Dyke who was born on December 13, 1925.
December 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Happy 100th Birthday to Dick Van Dyke who was born on December 13, 1925.
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Daniel Mann’s multi Academy Award winning film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play “THE ROSE TATTOO” starring Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan and Ben Cooper premiered #OnThisDay in 1955 at the Hotel Astor, Times Square. New York City
🎬 Paramount Pictures
🎬 Paramount Pictures
December 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Daniel Mann’s multi Academy Award winning film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play “THE ROSE TATTOO” starring Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan and Ben Cooper premiered #OnThisDay in 1955 at the Hotel Astor, Times Square. New York City
🎬 Paramount Pictures
🎬 Paramount Pictures
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In honor of John Cassavetes’ birthday, actress Carol Kane shares her memories of working with the director 🤍
December 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In honor of John Cassavetes’ birthday, actress Carol Kane shares her memories of working with the director 🤍
Happy 93rd Birthday to Academy Award winner, Ellen Burstyn who was born on December 7, 1932.
December 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Happy 93rd Birthday to Academy Award winner, Ellen Burstyn who was born on December 7, 1932.
Happy 75th Birthday to one of today's best actors, Ed Harris, who was born on November 28, 1950.
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy 75th Birthday to one of today's best actors, Ed Harris, who was born on November 28, 1950.
Happy 98th Birthday to the wonderful Estelle Parsons who was born on November 20, 1927.
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Happy 98th Birthday to the wonderful Estelle Parsons who was born on November 20, 1927.
Happy Birthday to Jodie Foster, one of the finest actresses of our time. She was born on November 19, 1962, making her 63 years old today.
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy Birthday to Jodie Foster, one of the finest actresses of our time. She was born on November 19, 1962, making her 63 years old today.
Happy 45th Birthday to Ryan Gosling who was born on November 12, 1980.
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy 45th Birthday to Ryan Gosling who was born on November 12, 1980.
Remembering Richard Burton who was born one hundred years ago today on November 10, 1925.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Remembering Richard Burton who was born one hundred years ago today on November 10, 1925.
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Claude Rains in "Mr. Skeffington" - BOTD
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Claude Rains in "Mr. Skeffington" - BOTD
