Reading, Writing, Arithmetic #43: Billie (the) Idol

Billie Tom Hanks

This edition of the gleefully plucked recommended links from the film world not only look back at cinematic portrayals of Abscam and the can-can, but also have a heavy Latino flavour. In the heights of Hollywood history and modern film, there’s plenty to feast your eyes and ears on here. Our very own beautiful filmy neighbour, Billie Melissa, manages to feature twice – clearly a very busy young lady. Hit those green titles (links open in new window) and get following those on Twitter that you don’t already.

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The Annapurna-verse Podcast – American Hustle


‘Moulin Rouge!’ retrospective: 20 years later we still haven’t stopped feeling Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and above all things, Love (AwardsWatch)


Never Rarely

Exploring Radical Empathy in the Movies of 2020 (Film School Rejects)


It’s Time for a History Lesson on the Hollywood Blacklist (Classic Mollywood Tumblr)

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Watch With Jen – S2: E22 – Filmmaking’s Three Amigos: Cuarón, del Toro, & Iñárritu with Rosa Parra


In the Heights

In the Heights Knows the Second-Generation American’s Dilemma (The Atlantic)


Love Thy Neighbourhood – Exploring Faith in A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (2019) (Cinematic Faves)

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