Remembering Alfred Hitchcock: How ‘Psycho’ Changed Hollywood
Born: Aug. 13, 1899 in England Died: April 29, 1980 (age 80) Best known for: Directing “Rebecca,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo,” “North by Northwest,” “Psycho,” “The Birds” and nearly 50 others. Nickname:...
View ArticleRhonda Fleming, ‘Queen of Technicolor’ Who Appeared in ‘Spellbound,’ Dies at 97
Rhonda Fleming, star of the 1940s and ’50s who was dubbed the “Queen of Technicolor” and appeared in “Out of the Past” and “Spellbound,” died Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif., according to her...
View ArticleShirley MacLaine’s Secret to Her Longevity: ‘I’m Not a Diva’
Shirley MacLaine was only 16 years old when she left Arlington, Va., and headed for Broadway. With a lifetime of dance classes behind her — her mom enrolled her in ballet when she was 3 to help...
View ArticleNorman Lloyd Turns 106: ‘He Is the History of Our Industry’
On Nov. 8, Norman Lloyd will celebrate his 106th birthday, which is just one more accomplishment for a man whose nearly-100-year career is filled with amazing milestones. Lloyd worked as an actor,...
View ArticleGrace Kelly: From Hollywood Royalty to Real-Life Princess
Elegant movie star Grace Kelly was not just a stunning beauty but a gifted performer, so some might be surprised to learn that her film career lasted just five years. During those years, the regal...
View ArticleAs Eva Marie Saint Turns 97, Celebrating Her Seductive Turn in ‘North by...
In a career that spans more than seven decades, Eva Marie Saint has won an Oscar, played Superman’s mom, and acted alongside screen legends such as Paul Newman, Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando. A...
View ArticlePat Hitchcock, Daughter of Alfred Hitchcock Who Appeared in His Films, Dies...
Pat Hitchcock, director Alfred Hitchcock’s only child, has died at 93. Her daughter, Katie O’Connell-Fiala, confirmed that she died Monday in Thousand Oaks, Calif. She appeared in her father’s films...
View ArticleAlfred Hitchcock, Vivien Leigh, Roald Dahl Among Those Whose Lives Are...
Director Alfred Hitchcock age 21. “Rebecca” star Laurence Olivier at 14. “Gone With The Wind” icon Vivien Leigh at 7. Author Roald Dahl age 4 years and nine months. The 1921 census, which was released...
View ArticleIs Jordan Peele’s Latest an Oscar Contender? ‘Nope,’ But He Is Our Modern Day...
“Nope” is not a coincidence; it’s a trend. Each of Jordan Peele’s three horror features are distinctive works with varying themes. With Universal Pictures’ “Nope,” he’s surely in store for the most...
View ArticleCannes Classics Pays Homage to Godard, Ozu, Hitchcock
In keeping with tradition, the 2023 edition of Cannes Classics promises to be a feast for cineastes with tributes to global masters and restored versions of all-time classics. Cannes Classics’ Memories...
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