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Poetry and history lessons from 1953’s Roman Holiday

January 22, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

A little Greek Mythology and recognizing Dalton Trumbo.

Filed Under: Featured, Movies Tagged With: Audrey Hepburn, Dalton Trumbo, Percy Shelley, William Wyler

Stanely Donen: The man who made it happen

May 8, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

An annotated walk through the films on one of the great directors of Hollywood Musicals

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charade, Gene Kelly, Hollywood, Musicals, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Singin' in the Rain, Stanley Donen

The Stake Podcast - Charade

May 7, 2025 by Christopher ZF 1 Comment

A classic thriller comedy leads to a head-to-head debate.

Filed Under: Stake Podcast Tagged With: Alfred Hitchcock, Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charade, Comedy, Hollywood, Screwball Comedy, Stanley Donen, Suspense, Thrillers, Walter Matthau

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