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Where Is Lee Marvin When We Really Need Him?

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Farr

I look at the new action movies coming out, and I have to wonder: Where's our new Lee Marvin? The manly man, the bad guy turned good guy, the guy who's so ugly he's almost beautiful, the guy who takes no prisoners?

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The Centennial of Elia Kazan

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Farr

Today marks the centennial of director Elia Kazan's birth, and doubtless Hollywood will soon be giving us souped-up special editions of his finest film work, if they haven't already.

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