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Focus on Terrence Malick: The Early Works

Focus on Terrence Malick: The Early Works

Over the upcoming weeks we’ll be featuring a large-scale Terrence Malick retrospective, with each week focusing on one of the enigmatic director’s features. But while we’ll be looking at Badlands next week, there’s plenty to examine before his directorial debut....  read more

Found in: Movies, Columns

The 10 Greatest Anti-Heroes: #8 "Cool Hand" Luke Jackson

The 10 Greatest Anti-Heroes: #8 "Cool Hand" Luke Jackson

Movie: Cool Hand Luke Actor: Paul Newman “Cool Hand” Luke is a man of few words, and it’s that quiet determination that keeps him firmly rooted on his own path—no matter how beaten down or abused, he doesn’t waver. Though confined to a life of dirty, sweltering and seemingly endless labor at a prison camp run by a maniacal little man known only as Captain, Luke’s independent spirit remains strong. His refusal to submit to the prison’s hierarchy, both with the guards and the prisoners themselves, (he exerts every ounce of effort and then some in a futile boxing match...  read more

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Tennessee Williams Festival Kicks Off in Mississippi Today

Tennessee Williams Festival Kicks Off in Mississippi Today

Festival attractions include porch plays, panel discussions and a "Stella" shouting contest...  read more

Found in: Books, News

Cool Hand Luke (Deluxe Edition)

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Stuart Rosenberg's 1967 classic Cool Hand Luke has left a heavy footprint in our pop-culture conscience...  read more

Found in: Movies, Reviews

Broadway theaters pay homage to Paul Newman

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Friday evening, the Broadway League devoted a moment of silence to Paul Newman's memory. The actor and philanthropist, who passed away on Sept. 26 at the age of 83, was best known for his screen work, but played several significant parts on the New York stage. House lights across Broadway were dimmed for one minute, just before curtain, in honor of his legacy. ...  read more

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Top 10 films by which to remember Paul Newman

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Paul Newman left behind a historic career with more than 60 films to his credit...  read more

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Austin City Limits 2008 - Day 2

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[Above: We Go To 11]Photos taken at Austin City Limits by Rob Inderrieden...  read more

Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words

Paul Newman: 1925-2008

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Despite the fact that by the time the film opened in 1969...  read more

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