Blogs about: James Cagney
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Take Five: Films About Films
Carrying on with my series where I pick five films which have some kind of loose thematic connection – not necessarily the best or even my favourites, but five which interest me. Anyway, films a… more →
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Final Poll Update for Week 2
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wrote 1 day ago: We’re in the final days of Week 2 in our Leading Man Tournament and I must say, the 1940s has … more →
Leading Man Tournament Week 2 Update
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wrote 3 days ago: The first poll update for Week 2 and we’ve already hit over 20 votes! That’s pretty ama … more →
We Defy the Universe Not to Be Thrilled by the Picture Chicago Barred! (June, 1931)
wrote 3 days ago: The Public Enemy (1931) Warner Bros. / P: Darryl F. Zanuck / D: W … more →
Music and the Grand Hotel
wrote 4 days ago: Starting this Memorial Day, I'm at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for a week of work. Once again … more →
My Week in Film: May 20 to May 26
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wrote 5 days ago: Here is what I watched last week. The Public Enemy (dir. William Wellman, 1931) Along with White Hea … more →
Leading Man Tournament: Week 2 - The 1940s
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wrote 5 days ago: Week 1 is done and on to Week 2! The 1930s was a roller-coaster but I think the 1940s have just mor … more →
Doris Day homenajea a Ruth Etting en Love Me or Leave Me
wrote 1 week ago: Para las dos primeras entradas de este espacio dedicado al jazz clásico y a los crooners, recupero d … more →
Blind justice for Pedro Espada - m.NYPOST.com
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wrote 2 weeks ago: The conviction of disgraced former state Sen. Pedro Espada reminded me of the closing scene of “Whit … more →
My weekend movie: The Public Enemy (1931)
wrote 2 weeks ago: The Public Enemy (Nemico Pubblico) – USA 1931 Directed by: William A. Wellman Starring: James Cagney … more →
"His heart was so loaded, it nearly exploded." - The Strawberry Blonde (1941)
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wrote 1 month ago: James Cagney didn’t always play the tough gangster. In fact, in 1941′s The Strawberry Bl … more →
One, Two, Three
wrote 1 month ago: Tomorrow is Victims of Communism Day and I will be having a post on that subject. In a lighter vein … more →
Glorious Quotes from Classic Hollywood Actors
wrote 1 month ago: Just like the previous post, I’ve compiled my preferred actors from the Hollywood’s Golden Age … more →
The Barley, The Big Sleep, Cohen and Cagney
wrote 1 month ago: Barley’s a tough guy, a Yankee Doodle Dandy It was about 8 in the morning mid April with the … more →
On this Day in Movie History April 23, 1931: The Public Enemy Released
wrote 1 month ago: It was on this day, April 23, 1931 the movie The Public Enemy starring James Cagney was released to … more →
115. Angels with Dirty Faces
wrote 1 month ago: Fresh off his very expensive, cast of thousands Technicolor action epic, Michael Curtiz dove into a … more →
Top Ten: Best Freak Outs in Film
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wrote 1 month ago: There is nothing quite like a good film freak out. Whether it is James Cagney giggling with macabre … more →
A Return to Classic Film and a Surprise Award
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wrote 1 month ago: My good friend Derek and I enjoy similar taste in classic films and he has recommended many titles t … more →
"You sleep sixteen hours a day." - Mister Roberts (1955)
wrote 1 month ago: The all-star foursome of James Cagney, Henry Fonda, Jack Lemmon and William Powell star in this Worl … more →
Rewind Review- Pufnstuf (1970)
wrote 1 month ago: Jack Wild and Billie Hayes in Pufnstuf (Universal) As those who know me, and if such a person exists … more →
