Oscars 1957
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1957 at the Oscars: The Japanese, the Italians, and the Blacklisted, among the Many Faces of Oscar

Who says the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are not international? If we go way, way back to the 30th annual Academy Awards,…

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British Cinema: Brief Encounter

David Lean is probably most famous for his legendary epics like Lawrence of Arabia, which is why I was so intrigued to watch his 1945…

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Film Honors: 1962

My own personal choices for the year. They reflect not just necessarily what I think is the best or essential cinema, but perhaps resonate with…

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