Tag: Lauren Bacall

Blu-ray Review: Designing Woman

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Blu-ray Review: Harper

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Blu-ray Review: Misery (Collector’s Edition)

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Ernest and Celestine (Blu-ray)

Very simple, yet undeniably charming, Ernest and Celestine is the story of two animals that are supposed to be enemies being friends. Based on a Belgian series of books by Gabrielle Vincent, the film opened in Europe at the end…

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Sorest Oscar Loser and More…

The Los Angeles Times has an interesting poll today asking, who was Oscars sorest loser? There are many to choose from, no doubt. I’d have to go with the legendary Lauren Bacall. When the grand dame was nominated for best…

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