Steve McQueen and Robert Vaughn had previously co-starred in the 1960 movie, The Magnificent Seven.
Manchurian Candidate, The (1962): Frankenheimer’s Vibrant Political Thriller, Starring Laurence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh (LGBTQ, Gay Subtext)
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John Frankenheimer produced and directed The Manchurian Candidate a fascinating neo-noir, psychological-political thriller about the Cold War. Grade: A (***** out of *****) The Manchurian Candidate Theatrical release poster The sharp screenplay is by George Axelrod, based on the 1959 Richard Condon novel, “The Manchurian Candidate.” The film stars Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and […]
Oscar: Worst Winners–Mrs. Miniver (1942)
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Upon seeing the film, the famous playwright Lillian Hellman reportedly told director William Wyler, “Willie, this is such a piece of crap.”
Wild Indian (2021): Lyle Mitchell Corbine’s Thriller, Starring Michael Greyeyes
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Wild Indian received 4 Spirit Award nominations, Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay, Best Male Lead (Michael Greyeyes), and Best Supporting Male (Chaske Spencer), but failed to win in any of those categories.
Red Rocket: Simon Rex, Winning Actor–Thanks for Recognizing My Fake Penis
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“Thank you Film Independent for recognizing my fake penis,” Rex said at the awards show on Sunday.
