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And now for some good movies. Film Forum, in association with the British Film Institute, is launching a long overdue two-week, 16-film retrospective, Sept.

An even greater emphasis on new foreign language films and international classics marks the official lineup for the annual Telluride Film Festival which kicks off tomorrow in Colorado.

Directors David Fincher and Jan Troell and actress Jean Simmons will be trekking this Labor Day weekend to the Rockies, where each will be feted with a tribute at the 35th Telluride Film Festival.

Some might look at the release of this DVD as a naked attempt to cash in on the success of Ridley Scott's Gladiator , and they'd probably be right, considering this is a sequel to a film that hasn't even been ...

There's a lot of talent both on stage and behind the scenes of the Theatre Guild Inc.

Tyrone Power, The Rains Came : For a lot longer than seems necessary, Eastern characters in Hollywood films weren't, with few exceptions, played by Eastern actors.

“Gimme a whiskey with ginger ale... and don't be stingy, baby.”

"HERE'S looking at you, kid." Is there anything more suave and seductive than Bogie mixing Ingrid Bergman a Champagne cocktail as they gaze at each other longingly across the bar in Rick's? Or Marlon Brando and ... via Scotsman.com Living

Sinclair Lewis' satire on evangelism and charismatic religion, Elmer Gantry , packed a powerful punch when published nearly 75 years ago, since America dislikes having anyone point out its hypocrisies and ... via DigitallyOBSESSED.com

“This musical shows how God can use different methods to change different people”

Oklahoma Christian School students are getting ready to take the stage Thursday night for the opening of their school musical "Guys and Dolls." Although the musical first appeared on Broadway in 1950, most ... via The Edmond Sun, Edmond, OK

“How dare he make love to me - and not be a married man!”

Indiscreet 1958 // 102 Minutes // Not Rated That Touch of Mink 1959 // 122 Minutes // Not Rated Operation Petticoat 1959 // 122 Minutes // Not Rated The Grass Is Greener 1960 // 105 Minutes // Not Rated ... via DVD Verdict

Broadway's Dolly Gallagher Levi is 87. of Jean Simmons. The actress is 79. Miss Simmons was twice nominated for an Oscar; Hamlet and The Happy Ending . via NewMexiKen

“Hamlet") before moving in 1950 to Hollywood with her husband, Stewart Granger. Simmons soon became a major Hollywood star, appearing opposite leading men including Richard Burton ("The Robe”

A gifted, dark-haired English beauty, Simmons appeared in some prestigious British productions before moving in 1950 to Hollywood with her husband, Stewart Granger. via Hollywood.com