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  • by Aurora
  • Posted on November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

Why the Robert Redford film is the greatest Gatsby

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  • by Aurora
  • Posted on August 27, 2021

Eddie Muller’s ‘Dark City’ Elevates the World of Film Noir to New Heights…or Despicable Lows

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  • by Aurora
  • Posted on October 29, 2020

Book Review: They Coulda Been Contenders: Twelve Actors Who Should Have Become Cinematic Superstars

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  • by Aurora
  • Posted on October 23, 2017October 29, 2017

Scott Eyman’s HANK AND JIM Review and Giveaway

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  • by Aurora
  • Posted on July 3, 2017July 3, 2017

Dorothy Kilgallen: The Reporter Who Knew Too Much and Memories of What’s My Line?

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  • by Aurora
  • Posted on April 27, 2017April 27, 2017

Book Review: The Magnificent Heel: The Life and Films of Ricardo Cortez

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  • Posted on November 1, 2014October 18, 2016

HOPE: ENTERTAINER OF THE CENTURY – Giveaway

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  • Posted on March 17, 2014October 18, 2016

John Wayne: The Life and Legend Give-A-Way

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  • Posted on September 8, 2013July 22, 2016

Chicago/Movies Book Giveaway Winners Announced!

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  • Posted on August 30, 2013July 22, 2016

Hollywood on Lake Michigan…review and a giveaway

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2013 CiMBA Award: Best Film Review (Drama) for SCARFACE: THE SHAME OF A NATION

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