Tag Archives: Joan Fontaine

BBC2′s Film Noir Season | A gritty alternative to the usual festive fare

Sick and tired of the endless festive themed film fare already? Want something a bit grittier than It’s a Wonderful Life, but just as dark? Then why not check out BBC2′s Film Noir season, a collection of classic drama from … Continue reading

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How to win an Oscar – some simple rules

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Regardless of how you might take Kate Winslet’s risqué tips on bagging that Academy Award, there are some simple rules to securing an Oscar. Let’s look at the … Continue reading

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News Muse – Six Degrees of Hollywood: A trip down memory lane

I’ve always had a thing for Hollywood movie star biographies, but I mean old-school Hollywood, like 1930s, 40s and 50s. Some great reads so far have been Ava Gardner – Love is Nothing by Lee Server, Bette and Joan: The … Continue reading

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Rebecca

Couch Potato Pickings On BBC4 tonight at 10pm Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

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