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Blog Entries by John Farr from 02/2009

The Bigger Star By Farr: Bette Davis or Joan Crawford?

| Posted 02.07.2009

Who was the bigger star -- Bette Davis or Joan Crawford? Maybe reviewing some highlights of their respective careers can help resolve this thorny question.

Best Movies By Farr: When Oscar Screws Up

| Posted 02.15.2009

2005 -- for Best Picture, give me Capote over Crash any ol' time. Another uninspiring year, I thought.

On Her Birthday, The Best Elizabeth Taylor Movies By Farr

| Posted 02.23.2009

After last night's dizzying spectacle at the Oscars, let's talk about someone who really defines the word "star". This impossibly beautiful performer was, and is, a true product of Hollywood.

A Word To Hollywood: In Recessionary Times, Smaller, Better Films, Please -- And More Of Them!

| Posted 02.28.2009

This year's gimmicky Benjamin Button cost $150 million, the superlative Milk cost just $15 million. Why not fund ten more Milk-type films and forego one Button?