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Pride and Prejudice (1940)

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mark DuPré

I had to dust off some my recollections of this film for this review, having seen it only once several years ago. With its MGM polish, high production values, and the star power of emerging legends Greer Garson and Laurence … Continue reading →

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark DuPré

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the third installment in the Knives Out mysteries, which feature direction by Rian Johnson and star Daniel Craig as Southern detective Benoit Blanc. The films are Agatha Cristie-style mysteries that begin … Continue reading →

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Jay Kelly

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mark DuPré

Jay Kelly is the newest film starring George Clooney. It’s directed by Noah Baumbach (Oscar nominations for best adapted screenplay for Barbie, and for best original screenplay and director for Marriage Story). The story is written by Baumbach and actress … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Mark DuPré

If you’re a fan of the television series or the two previous films—or both—this wrap-up is like a warm and cozy meal on a cold winter day. As with a handful of films, this one is beyond criticism in some … 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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Thoughts and a Few Predictions for the 2025 Oscars

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Mark DuPré

Note: This entire article is dedicated to Steve Hogan. My first thought on this year’s Oscar show is that it will be the least watched in a long time. There are no big points of interest, except perhaps a win … Continue reading →

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A note to my readers – May 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Mark DuPré

First of all, thank you for being a reader. I hope you enjoy and are blessed by what you read. I have a couple of things to share with you: I have three websites in all. I hope some who … Continue reading →

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Another of my websites is kicking into gear again

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Mark DuPré

Dear Everyone: I’m re-presenting my “other” website, www.dedicatedtogrammar.com, starting next week. It’s for professionals and students that want to speak and write correctly, and not sound dumb! It’s been a while since I paid attention to it, and I’ve noticed in … Continue reading →

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Making it easier!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Mark DuPré

Dear Readers of My Film Blog: I’ve created two new menu items that will make finding articles much easier. Film List is an alphabetical list of all the films I’ve review and analyzed over the years. Just click on the … Continue reading →

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New website coming next week!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Mark DuPré

My Friends: I am launching a new website next week called “Dedicated to Grammar.” It’s for everyone, but aimed primarily at students and business professionals who want to sound and write more accurately. It’s not high-falutin’ and will be fun … Continue reading →

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