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The Great Filmmakers: Billy Wilder, The Greatest Director of Them All?

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Many filmmakers have a signature style. John Ford was master of the Western. Alfred Hitchcock created great thrillers. Howard Hawks made great romantic comedies. But Billy Wilder was the master of all genres – he made romantic comedies and courtroom … Continue reading →

The Great Filmmakers: Billy Wilder, The Greatest Director of Them All?

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Many filmmakers have a signature style. John Ford was master of the Western. Alfred Hitchcock created great thrillers. Howard Hawks made great romantic comedies. But Billy Wilder was the master of all genres – he made romantic comedies and courtroom … Continue reading →

The Films of Jack Lemmon – Two Part Series

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Jack Lemmon is truly one of the greatest movie stars in the history of Hollywood. Handsome, versatile, charming, and gracious, Jack Lemmon could play any kind of role. In comedies such as “Some like It Hot,” “Mr. Roberts,” & “The Great … Continue reading →

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!

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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau

Individually, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation. Collectively, they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time!  Like Fred and Ginger, Tracy and Hepburn, Burns and Allen, when you think of one, you … Continue reading →

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!

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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau

Individually, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation. Collectively,they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time! Like Fred and Ginger, Tracy and Hepburn, Burns and Allen, when you think of one, you think … Continue reading →

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