Monthly Archives: June 2025

The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Mark DuPré

Don’t let the date of the film put you off. This is a delightful dramedy about England’s most notorious king and his six wives. While creaky and primitive by today’s standards, the film itself is a riot and very enjoyable. … Continue reading →

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The Other Oscars: The Juvenile Academy Award

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Mark DuPré

Did you know that July Garland, in spite of her tragic loss of the Oscar in 1955, did win an Academy Award? Other winners in this special Juvenile category include Mickey Rooney (nominated later for four other films as an … Continue reading →

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Mission: Impossible–The Final Reckoning

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mark DuPré

Full disclosure: I’ve semi-enjoyed the previous films in the series, but TBH, they all blur in the mind. I made sure I saw the prior film (Dead Reckoning, Part One) the night before I saw this film. That helped me … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: June 2025

The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)

The Other Oscars: The Juvenile Academy Award

Mission: Impossible–The Final Reckoning

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