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Celeste Holm Dies

15 July 2012 by Louise Leave a Comment

Sad news – Academy Award winning actress Celeste Holm has died at the age of 95. Awarded the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1947 for her role in Gentleman’s Agreement Holm is best known for her roles in All About Eve, High Society…

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Is a good remake possible?

16 September 2011 by Louise 1 Comment

When I was mooching around the stands at Empire Big Screen a few weeks ago, I watched the trailer for the remake of Footloose. I honestly didn’t know whether to laugh or cry….

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Top Ten: Movie Musicals

26 August 2011 by Louise 6 Comments

Of all the Top Ten lists I’ve done so far, or am likely to do, the Top Ten Movie Musicals is the toughest I can imagine. I love musicals, be they on stage or screen, and without a doubt they are my favourite film genre.

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