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Teri Garr in Star Trek, her first proper role.

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"The Terrible Trap" from Where Monsters Dwell #7 by Steve Ditko

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Birthday remembrance - Lawrence Tierney #botd

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Men at the Central Market Halls of Paris in 1900

French vintage postcard

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Man Hunt (1941)

If you’ve watched Fritz Lang films before, you can likely skip this review and go watch for yourself. If you haven’t yet seen a Fritz Lang film, then you’re in for an aesthetic treat!

Welcome to the realm of Hollywood’s dabble in German expressionism! Director Fritz Lang crafts some of the most beautiful, visually symbolic shots for this film. 

Based on a novel, the film brings into question the ideas of actions versus intent…and whether the latter should matter just as much as the former! After Thorndike (played by Walter Pidgeon), a renowned hunter, gets the bright idea to set his sights — and crosshairs — on Adolf Hitler, he is apprehended and questioned by Major Quive-Smith (played by the suavely villainous George Sanders).  And thus, the chase begins!

John Carradine is in a supporting role and shows up as the assassin set to extinguish Thorndike. This isn’t theatrical Shakespearean Carradine or mad scientist B movie John Carradine. Heck, it isn’t even “villainous character that has John Ford putting his acting on a short leash” Carradine! I’ll say this much: It’s a must-watch for the confrontation in the London Underground! Once again, clever use of the Tube for the visual symbolism! 

Rewatch factor: It’s a good plot; it’s based on a novel, and has an engaging story, plus the visuals of the film elevate the viewing experience. 

The Carradine Factor: It’s a must watch! It’s a very muted yet powerful performance, plus we get to hear some dialogue in German. This one is listed on my top 10 favorite roles of his!

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Shelley Duvall in “Brewster McCloud” (1970)

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Lana Turner

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Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei). ca. 1830–32. Credit line: Henry L. Phillips Collection, Bequest of Henry L. Phillips, 1939 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/56353

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George Orson Welles was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who left his mark on film, radio, and theater. Welles is considered one of the most influential and greatest filmmakers in history. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Welles was a child prodigy with talents in acting, writing, and music. He found success in theater in Ireland before moving to New York to co-found the Mercury Theatre. 

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Amour et barbelés – Paris – 1944

© Photo de Robert Doisneau

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Kim Novak, 1950s

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Vintage mechanical alarm clock,similar to German-made models from the 1930s to 1950s

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Lana Turner, 1941 at Point Vicente lighthouse, Rancho Palos Verdes,  California

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Kim Novak (1956)

“I loved acting, which was never about money, the fame. It was about a search for meaning. It was painful.”

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September, 1931

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Lana Del Rey photographed by Chuck Grant for Tropico (2013)