The Academy celebrates an icon of American cinema and a quintessential figurehead for the dream of the 1950s.
Academy to fete Gene Kelly with centennial tribute
Posted by Roth Cornet · 9:43 pm · May 7th, 2012
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TCM's third annual classic film fest is almost ready for its close-up
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:15 am · April 9th, 2012
A grab bag of classic cinema and a wealth of restoration screenings mark the event’s sophomore year.
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Oscar's big miss: 'Singin' in the Rain'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:58 am · February 25th, 2012
What equates to a “big miss” anyway? What does it mean? Does it mean the Academy looks foolish in hindsight? Does it translate to just an unfortunate opportunity lost? What I settled on was merely the concept of not recognizing greatness in its own time, and indeed, I think the test of time is necessary to really gauge.
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