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In Celebration of Michael Curtiz
Curtiz is one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, but these films are amongst his finest.
Suits and International Style – What Makes The Cut.
It is said every bespoke tailor has its own signature tailoring style, which has been developed by years and years of - experience, knowledge, and their artistic creativity.
Falling For Flannel - That Autumnal fabric, and Bags of Style!
As soon autumn arrives, so thoughts start turning towards warmer clothing. There is a fabric that has been used for at least the last century that should be addressed, especially as it has seen a bit of a resurgence since certain period dramas on television (Peaky Blinders) for example have had an impact on tastes when it comes to tailoring.
The Khaki Experiment and The Chino Cinch
OK, the title of this article could be mistaken for the ludicrous title of a mid twentieth-century pocket book novel. You know the ones that you could pick up from a newspaper stand for about twenty five cents in the US back in the day. You know, when working men would read a book for entertainment?
Grease And Bingo? How the Online Casino World Celebrates Film Classics
When it comes to discussing the most-loved big-screen musicals of all time, it is fair to say that Grease is most definitely the word.
Alan Ford’s (Brick Top – Snatch) Novel -Thin Ice – Reviewed.
Thin Ice is a novel by British character actor Alan Ford (23rd February 1938, London). Known to many as Brick Top from Guy Ritchie’s iconic crime caper film Snatch (2000),
From Lady Gaga to Britney Spears, We Explore How Successfully Musicians Have Swapped Stage for Screen.
In case you somehow hadn’t heard, the Oscars rolls around this Sunday, and for an actor, there’s no greater recognition for a performance than winning an Academy Award, which has celebrated the year’s best films since 1929.
The Great Sex Swap Robbery Part Two of Two - The True Story of Bank Robber John Wojtowicz
Coming clean, he told the world why he was robbing the bank that day. Citing that through his wife’s suicide attempt over not having a woman body he had resorted to robbing a bank to provide for it.
The Great Sex Swap Robbery Part One of Two - The True Story of Bank Robber John Wojtowicz
“Nobody would ever rob a bank to give a guy a sex-change operation, that’s why they made a movie about it”
Sammy Davis Jr (1925 - 1990)
Many believe his larger than life stage performances were related to Sammy’s secret desire to be liked and to overcome prejudice. He finished his army days in the entertainment section traveling across the US, gorging himself on the joy of being liked. He looked for haters in his audience and gave his performances an extra burst of strength and energy to make them acknowledge him as an entertainer. Back in Civy Street he perfected his performances
