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My new @amspectator column on the tragic fall of Britain as a cautionary tale for America. spectator.org/the-fall-of-br…
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Lou Aguilar
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Lou Aguilar
@SandbaggerDC
Novelist, screenwriter, and Culture War correspondent.
Miami, FL Katılım Temmuz 2018
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Name an actor’s performance that doesn’t get nearly enough attention….
I’m going with Fred MacMurray, Double Indemnity. One of the all-time GREAT performances. He was also wonderful in The Apartment. VERY underrated actor - his film work is sadly overshadowed by Steve Douglas.
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@RodneyMarshall1 And enjoying all the incredible women , like the pre Bond Girls, Shirley Eaton and Honor. Eaton had to be the sexiest actress ever, and still with us. Also Julie Christie, Samantha Eggar, and Jackie Collins.
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Roger Moore: "The Saint was what I had been waiting for...No swords, no saddles, no armour, not even a toga. Instead, it was a cool car, a stiff drink and sharp suits. He was the foundation for the rest of my career: Simon Templar, or, if you like, Simon Template."
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@RodneyMarshall1 I read his autobio. He was also a champion marksman who got movie jobs shooting at targets.
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1930. Ray Milland had just signed a contract with MGM and moved to the US. Ironically, after making the film Payment Deferred, Milland found himself out of work when MGM didn't renew his contract. Returning to the UK did not work out either and then he had a slice of luck... 1/2
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RIP, one of the masters of spy fiction.
The Deighton Dossier@DeightonDossier
The loss of Len Deighton at 97 is sad, but sadness is temporary. What endures is his legacy of characters and stories, illustrations and recipes, that have given pleasure to readers around the world for over 60 years. Thank you, Len.
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Hollywood once could produce and did produce Ben Hur with Charlton Heston, a movie and actor worthy of Oscars. And a deeply Christian story.
Now we get slop like One Battle After Another. If that movie were food, it wouldn’t be fit to feed to the horses powering the quadrigas in Ben Hur.
Archaeo - Histories@archeohistories
In 1959, as production ramped up for *Ben-Hur*, Charlton Heston was undergoing some of the most intense physical training of his career. Tasked with portraying Judah Ben-Hur in one of the most ambitious films of the decade, Heston immersed himself fully into the role—most notably through rigorous preparation for the film’s legendary chariot race. Set against the grandeur of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, the scene required him to learn how to control a four-horse chariot, an extremely dangerous endeavor with little room for error. Despite the risks, Heston insisted on performing many of the stunts himself, spending weeks under the tutelage of expert horse trainers to perfect his technique and build the confidence needed to command both animals and camera. This particular image shows a man driving a four-horse chariot, known as a quadriga. The backdrop of the image suggests an urban or semi-urban setting, possibly during the filming or a promotional event, rather than the ancient Roman setting of the film itself. The film Ben-Hur (1959) is famous for its epic chariot race sequence, considered one of the most thrilling in cinematic history. The film tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince falsely accused of treason, and his quest for revenge against his Roman adopted brother, Messala, culminating in the dramatic chariot race. The chariot race became a cinematic landmark, hailed for its pulse-pounding realism and sheer spectacle. Filmed without modern CGI or green screens, its authenticity relied heavily on Heston’s performance and physical precision. The coordination of dozens of extras, trained horses, and massive set pieces demanded flawless execution. Heston’s determination and grit were instrumental in pulling it off—his expressions of tension and resolve during the race were not entirely scripted, but genuine reactions forged through relentless rehearsal and deep immersion in his role. Audiences could sense that what they were watching was not just acting, but lived experience captured on film. More than just a technical feat, Heston’s preparation for the chariot race symbolized the scale and passion behind *Ben-Hur*. The film went on to win 11 Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Heston, whose performance helped elevate the film from epic drama to enduring legend. His work behind the scenes—the sweat, the practice, the injuries—became as iconic as what appeared on screen. It remains a shining example of classic Hollywood craftsmanship, where dedication to realism created moments that still captivate generations of moviegoers. © Historical Photos #archaeohistories
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Did anyone watch the Oscars? I only found out is was happening a day or two before. Remember when it mattered?
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Labour daren't offend any Muslims, so they betray people who prefer the traditional British culture, like this Sikh restaurant owner
Wall Street Apes@WallStreetApes
The Sikh restaurant owner in the UK that went viral for putting up the sign saying “Proudly Non-Halal Restaurant” was arrested Here’s what really happened After hanging the sign, the restaurant owner was targeted in multiple videos by Muslim mobs harassing and threatening him for his sign UK police arrested him, not the Muslims “He refuses to serve halal food because it's against his religion as a Sikh, but also he has every right to refuse to serve halal food. He's been being there, their restaurant, his family's restaurant has been being attacked by mobs of Muslims last night. It was attacked by literally by, by a mob of Somalis last video. And somehow he's the one who got arrested” “Is this really how Western civilization is gonna go out? We're gonna give up our freedoms, our rights to Muslim mob rule as they use the police as their own personal Sharia force to arrest people who refuse to do things like serve halal”
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@BuckSexton When I learned Sinners was nominated for a record 16 Oscars - two more than All About Eve - I burst out laughing. It's like a bad joke Holywood isn't in on.
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Annoyed that "One Battle After Another" won, because I already suffered through Sinners (which was awful) because I thought it would win
To be fair, can't trash the "best picture" winner unless I watch it. Even though I am 99% sure it will be a torture session start to finish.
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@larksmom Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the only great film of this century.
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@SandbaggerDC The last two movies I have seen in the theater were Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Oppenheimer. I LOVE Once upon a Time. I was 16 that summer. I hated the first half of Oppenheimer. Haven't been back since.
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When I learned that Sinners has a record 16 Oscar nominations, two more than All About Eve, I burst out laughing.
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@larksmom Absolutely. And Sinners getting more nominations is a bad joke that Hollywood is not in on.
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@SandbaggerDC 16, but still the most of all time. Take it up w/those who insist that SINNERS is this generation's CITIZEN KANE. They shall not be named to protect their identity.
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If Japan, Italy, and South Korea do send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz, it'll be like the finale of 55 Days in Peking. youtu.be/Iciz0SXaWjU?si…
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