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Entries by John Farr from 08/2010

The Graduate Turns 73: Dustin Hoffman's Top Ten Movies

| Posted 08.08.2010

If you hear some young, unschooled person say, "Oh, Dustin Hoffman, he played Ben Stiller's kooky dad", point them towards the other memorable characters that more accurately reflect this performer's invaluable contribution to film.

My Valentine to Patricia Neal

| Posted 08.09.2010

We all know that rare thing called good character is no prerequisite for a great actress, but Patricia Neal had this quality, in spades. We will not see her like again.

Classic "Under the Radar" Gangster Movies

| Posted 08.15.2010

2010-08-16-underworld.jpg Crime has not just been good to the criminals; it's been awfully good to Hollywood as well.

A Woman's Touch: Ten Great Films From Female Directors

| Posted 08.23.2010

Though film directing has been an overwhelmingly male preserve, there's an enduring legacy of women directors to celebrate. To prove my point, here are ten of my own favorite titles helmed by women.