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One of the leading figures of New York independent cinema, Shirley Clarke was a unique artistic voice. THE CONNECTION ('62) sparked controversy and helped challenge censorship laws in her home state. See it tonight in our American Independents Spotlight Series at 8pm ET.

Morris Engel and Ruth Orkin’s LITTLE FUGITIVE ('53) was shot on a tiny budget with non-actors on location. Stanley Kubrick was so impressed with the cinematography he asked to rent Engel’s camera. See it tonight at 8pm ET as part of our Spotlight on American Independent cinema.

We say goodbye to the versatile Sam Neill. Whether he was a despicable villain or a dedicated paleontologist dodging dinosaurs, Neill brought warmth and natural charisma to his characters in a career spanning more than five decades. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Inspired by his own upbringing in the Bronx, screenwriter John Patrick Shanley won Best Original Screenplay for MOONSTRUCK ('87). In his acceptance speech, he notably thanked “everybody who ever punched or kissed me.” See it as part of today's Summer Romance lineup at 12pm ET.

Novelist and two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Colson Whitehead shares his favorite movie-theater memories, dream dinner guest from the Golden Age, and MORE – as tonight he presents his Two for One picks! See the full conversation with @BenMank77 at 8pm ET.

One of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 20th century, Nora Ephron's SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE ('93) marked the first onscreen pairing of the now dynamic-duo, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. See it tonight as we celebrate @tomhanks' birthday with a special lineup, starting at 8pm ET.

Happy 70th birthday to the one and only @tomhanks! Join us tonight as we celebrate Hanks' BIG day with a quadruple-feature – including his Oscar-winning performance in PHILADELPHIA ('93) and the TCM Premiere of THE BURBS ('89), and more. It all starts at 8pm ET.

To channel the story's atmosphere in KEY LARGO ('48), director John Huston traveled to Key West with Richard Brooks to write the script. Much like the film's setting, the two were the sole residents of a local hotel – which they had to convince to open during the off-season.

Ida Lupino achieved professional quality on extremely low budgets, a one-woman New Wave. THE HITCH-HIKER ('53) earned strong reviews and box office success, especially given its $200,000 budget. See it tonight in our American Independents Spotlight Series, starting at 8PM EST.

Spencer Williams wrote, produced and directed BLOOD OF JESUS ('41) on a $5,000 budget – the film became one of the most successful indie films of its era by a Black filmmaker. See it tonight as part of our July Spotlight on American Independent Cinema, starting at 8pm ET.

For the month of July, TCM features over 30 films that put singing stars from the stage, the radio and the recording studio on the big screen as our Stars of the Month. We kick off our celebration with NEW ORLEANS ('47) featuring Billie Holliday and Louis Armstrong.

A celebration and gentle satire of Americana, THE MUSIC MAN ('62) continues to charm audiences with its unforgettable songs and performances by Shirley Jones, Ron Howard, and Robert Preston. See it today as part of our Fourth of July lineup.

Legendary songwriter @Diane_Warren shares her favorite movie songs, dream cinema companion, and more – as she joins us tonight to share her ultimate double-feature with @BenMank77. See the full conversation and her Two for One picks at 8pm ET.

Happy Fourth of July from your friends at TCM! 🇺🇸 Join us as we celebrate Independence Day with a special lineup, including YANKEE DOODLE DANDY ('42).

1776 was the brainchild of teacher Sherman Edwards, who wanted to make a musical about the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Most of the original Broadway cast joined the film including William Daniels who calls the role of John Adams "the best of his career."

A classic that only gets better as time goes by. Do you remember the first time you saw CASABLANCA ('42)?

Filmmaker and actor Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) reflects on his career, the movies, and MORE – as he joins @BenMank77 for our season finale of Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast. Full season now streaming, wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/TPPS3

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We close out our three-night salute on director George Roy Hill tonight beginning with SLAP SHOT at 8pm ET. His son John shares a story about Roy Hill's close friendship with frequent collaborator Paul Newman.

While studying at the University of Toronto, David Secter wrote, directed, and funded his feature debut, WINTER KEPT US WARM ('65) – marking the first English-Canadian film screened at the Cannes Film Festival. See it tonight as we explore LGBTQ independent cinema at 8pm ET.