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11yr old PRINCE ROGERS NELSON — who left us 10yrs ago today, aged just 57 — interviewed in 1970 on a Minnesota picket line succinctly & eruditely making it clear why he believed his Teachers deserved better pay.

11yr old PRINCE ROGERS NELSON — who left us 10yrs ago today, aged just 57 — interviewed in 1970 on a Minnesota picket line succinctly & eruditely making it clear why he believed his Teachers deserved better pay.

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A young DAVID FINCHER — 64 Candles 🎂 today — on the set of RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) where he worked as a camera operator.

A young DAVID FINCHER — 64 Candles 🎂 today — on the set of RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) where he worked as a camera operator.

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One of cinema’s great flukes as Sigourney Weaver sinks a basketball shot in ‘Alien Resurrection’ — unaided by CGI. (Nobody thought she could do it & they had to make a cut in the edit as after she sank the shot Ron Perlman yelled “Holy shit, it went in!”)

One of cinema’s great flukes as Sigourney Weaver sinks a basketball shot in ‘Alien Resurrection’ — unaided by CGI. (Nobody thought she could do it & they had to make a cut in the edit as after she sank the shot Ron Perlman yelled “Holy shit, it went in!”)

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MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2003) If ever a Movie warranted a prequel and/or a sequel, it was this baby.

MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2003) If ever a Movie warranted a prequel and/or a sequel, it was this baby.

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Remembering the late great VINCENT PRICE — born 115yrs ago today. BATMAN (1966)

Remembering the late great VINCENT PRICE — born 115yrs ago today. BATMAN (1966)

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The glorious RICKY GERVAIS puts the righteously offended on social media bang into perspective. “But I don’t fucking want guitar lessons!”
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The glorious RICKY GERVAIS puts the righteously offended on social media bang into perspective. “But I don’t fucking want guitar lessons!”

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Tom McCarthy insisted on a "zero-style" cinematography for SPOTLIGHT (2015) He banned dramatic camera swoops or flashy lighting, wanting the film to feel like an "unvarnished, blue-collar" procedural. This superb Movie premiered 11yrs ago today.
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Tom McCarthy insisted on a "zero-style" cinematography for SPOTLIGHT (2015) He banned dramatic camera swoops or flashy lighting, wanting the film to feel like an "unvarnished, blue-collar" procedural. This superb Movie premiered 11yrs ago today.

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833,845 views • 10 days ago

What RICKY GERVAIS was able to get absolutely HUGE stars — like GEORGE MICHAEL — to do in this series was absolutely amazing EXTRAS (2007)
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What RICKY GERVAIS was able to get absolutely HUGE stars — like GEORGE MICHAEL — to do in this series was absolutely amazing EXTRAS (2007)

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308,616 views • 10 days ago

In 1985, the famous classical pianist Horatio Gutierrez dropped out of appearing on THE TONIGHT SHOW at the last minute, JOHNNY CARSON invited a member of the audience to take Gutierrez’s place. Up stepped a guy called DAVID TOLLEY…
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In 1985, the famous classical pianist Horatio Gutierrez dropped out of appearing on THE TONIGHT SHOW at the last minute, JOHNNY CARSON invited a member of the audience to take Gutierrez’s place. Up stepped a guy called DAVID TOLLEY…

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1,279,325 views • 1 month ago

“With cigarettes, my wife and I, we made a deal. We only smoke after sex. I've got the same pack now since 1975. What bothers me is my wife. She's up to three packs a day.” The late great RODNEY DANGERFIELD on The Tonight Show.
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“With cigarettes, my wife and I, we made a deal. We only smoke after sex. I've got the same pack now since 1975. What bothers me is my wife. She's up to three packs a day.” The late great RODNEY DANGERFIELD on The Tonight Show.

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3,972,531 views • 4 months ago

In 1969 WMAR-TV reporter Susan White interviewed DON RICKLES on location in Yugoslavia whilst he was shooting “Kelly’s Heroes” (working title at the time “The Warriors”). RICKLES had a reputation for not letting reporters get a word in edgeways, so Susan decided to hilariously turn the tables…
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In 1969 WMAR-TV reporter Susan White interviewed DON RICKLES on location in Yugoslavia whilst he was shooting “Kelly’s Heroes” (working title at the time “The Warriors”). RICKLES had a reputation for not letting reporters get a word in edgeways, so Susan decided to hilariously turn the tables…

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231,386 views • 12 days ago

BEN AFFLECK on why Hollywood is dying. You need a MINIMUM of $25m to make the movie, another $25m to market it — so that's $50m straight off — and then (for showing the film) Theater’s take 50% too. So a $25m movie needs to make $75m just to break even.
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BEN AFFLECK on why Hollywood is dying. You need a MINIMUM of $25m to make the movie, another $25m to market it — so that's $50m straight off — and then (for showing the film) Theater’s take 50% too. So a $25m movie needs to make $75m just to break even.

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3,266,082 views • 4 months ago

The late great RICHARD PRYOR was one of the first people to publicly make it clear he knew all about & did not like Chevy Chase — as he did here on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ in 1977.
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The late great RICHARD PRYOR was one of the first people to publicly make it clear he knew all about & did not like Chevy Chase — as he did here on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ in 1977.

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216,925 views • 16 days ago

That time Lucille Ball did the Charleston with her daughter Lucie Arnaz and best friend GINGER ROGERS — who left us 31yrs ago today — on “Here's Lucy” in 1971.
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That time Lucille Ball did the Charleston with her daughter Lucie Arnaz and best friend GINGER ROGERS — who left us 31yrs ago today — on “Here's Lucy” in 1971.

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2,251,358 views • 4 months ago

Remembering JAYNE MANSFIELD — who died in a tragic collision with an insecticide fog-spraying truck 59yrs ago today, aged just 34. She had an IQ of 163, spoke 5 languages, and was a more than proficient Violinist. Here she is interviewed by CBC in 1957.
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Remembering JAYNE MANSFIELD — who died in a tragic collision with an insecticide fog-spraying truck 59yrs ago today, aged just 34. She had an IQ of 163, spoke 5 languages, and was a more than proficient Violinist. Here she is interviewed by CBC in 1957.

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892,481 views • 2 months ago

26yr old TOM SELLECK’s big breakthrough TV job came in this 1971 Safeguard soap ad — also featuring Teri Garr, Penny Marshall & Patti Deutsch.
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26yr old TOM SELLECK’s big breakthrough TV job came in this 1971 Safeguard soap ad — also featuring Teri Garr, Penny Marshall & Patti Deutsch.

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273,503 views • 27 days ago

He NEVER went up his own ass, and for a global Hollywood superstar this is a rare thing. A visibly moved HARRISON FORD — 84 Candles 🎂 today — accepting his AFI Life Achievement Award in L.A this year.
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He NEVER went up his own ass, and for a global Hollywood superstar this is a rare thing. A visibly moved HARRISON FORD — 84 Candles 🎂 today — accepting his AFI Life Achievement Award in L.A this year.

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676,146 views • 2 months ago

BUSTER KEATON once said of STAN LAUREL; “Chaplin wasn't the funniest, I wasn't the funniest, this man was the funniest” He was inconsolable at Stan’s funeral in 1965.
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BUSTER KEATON once said of STAN LAUREL; “Chaplin wasn't the funniest, I wasn't the funniest, this man was the funniest” He was inconsolable at Stan’s funeral in 1965.

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26,158 views • 3 days ago

The Film that turned a 5ft 2 Dagenham-born former Oxford University organ scholar with a club foot into an unlikely overnight global sex symbol. 10 (1979) #BoDerek
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The Film that turned a 5ft 2 Dagenham-born former Oxford University organ scholar with a club foot into an unlikely overnight global sex symbol. 10 (1979) #BoDerek

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625,678 views • 2 months ago

Dudley Moore & Peter Cook DEREK AND CLIVE GET THE HORN (1979) *if you’re faint of heart this is NOT for you. If like me however you believe Derek & Clive are comedy gods, ENJOY! #TheHorn
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Dudley Moore & Peter Cook DEREK AND CLIVE GET THE HORN (1979) *if you’re faint of heart this is NOT for you. If like me however you believe Derek & Clive are comedy gods, ENJOY! #TheHorn

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223,206 views • 24 days ago

The imagination, creativity, timing & execution — phenomenal. A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (1935) #TheMarxBrothers
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The imagination, creativity, timing & execution — phenomenal. A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (1935) #TheMarxBrothers

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19,360 views • 2 days ago

Great script (Sorkin), great story, great acting, great movie. MONEYBALL (2011)
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Great script (Sorkin), great story, great acting, great movie. MONEYBALL (2011)

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80,766 views • 10 days ago

When JANIS JOPLIN met RAQUEL WELCH on The Dick Cavett Show in 1970.
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When JANIS JOPLIN met RAQUEL WELCH on The Dick Cavett Show in 1970.

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1,206,166 views • 4 months ago

The (infamous) Batgirl theme song BATMAN (1966) "Batgirl, Batgirl! Where do you come from and where do you go? What is your scene baby, we just gotta know."
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The (infamous) Batgirl theme song BATMAN (1966) "Batgirl, Batgirl! Where do you come from and where do you go? What is your scene baby, we just gotta know."

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28,978 views • 4 days ago

It was during this 1990 appearance on the BBC’s ‘Wogan’ to promote his film "Wild at Heart", that we learned every ounce of cocaine may also contain traces of Nicolas Cage.
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It was during this 1990 appearance on the BBC’s ‘Wogan’ to promote his film "Wild at Heart", that we learned every ounce of cocaine may also contain traces of Nicolas Cage.

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925,784 views • 3 months ago