Maximilian Schell (1930-2014)

Born in Austria in 1930, actor Maximilian Schell fled Hitler in his youth and later in his performing career would win the 1961 Oscar for be...

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Prison of My Dreams

By Edward Copeland As I snap the cuffs on Will Smith's wrists, I try to look stern and sympathetic simultaneously. "I take no plea...

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Centennial Tributes: Richard Brooks Part II

By Edward Copeland We pick up our tribute to Richard Brooks in 1956. If you missed Part I, click here . Of Brooks' two 1956 releases, ...

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Just when you thought you were out…

NOTE: Ranked No. 24 on my all-time top 100 of 2012 "Every film creates its own identity and it's possible to rivet an audience wit...

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"I never claimed to be one of the 'involved'" — Straw Dogs Part II

( WARNING : This post contains spoilers throughout for Sam Peckinpah's original 1971 film of Straw Dogs , which marked its 40th annivers...

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"I'm just glad I'm here where it's quiet…" — Straw Dogs Part I

( WARNING : This post contains spoilers throughout for Sam Peckinpah's original 1971 film of Straw Dogs , which marked its 40th annivers...

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