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The Female Face
The female face has long been a source of inspiration for artists across cultures and historical periods. Its merits to artists lie in its aesthetic, symbolic, and expressive qualities, which have made...
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AI Art Notes for January 2025
Midjourney has made it easier to generate images using reference photos. I submitted this photo of Dinah Sheridan, which is from the charming 1953 British comedy Genevieve.  This is the result.A year...
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Midjourney Bans Images of Celebrities
I have often used Midjourney to create images of classic movie stars. It has been fun to resurrect Cary Grant, making him look as charming and elegant as ever in a stylish new suit. It has been fun...
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Rewatchable Films Are The Best Films
I love The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). I watch the film at least once a year. It's a perfect film that never fails to entertain me. The plain fact is that it gets more enjoyable with each...
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Charlie Chaplin and The Modern Dramedy Part 1
One of my forthcoming videos credits Charlie Chaplin with being the grandfather of the modern Hollywood dramedy. I found myself wondering how Chaplin would have fared mixing comedy and drama in films...
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Runaway Baby Carriage
This is an update of an article that I posted in 2011. You can find the article here. Wow, that was a long time ago.
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My New YouTube Channel
I posted many of my recent videos to a new YouTube channel so that the videos could be viewed through the YouTube TV app.  The videos, which were formatted in high definition, should look perfectly...
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Adultery Scenes for March 2025
You can read more about adultery films by purchasing my book "Unfaithful: The History of the Adultery Film" on Amazon. Click here.
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Film Notes for March 2025
The following films are discussed in today's video.The Rainmakers (1935)Â Â Gert and Daisy's Weekend (1942)Road to Rio (1947)Â Â Friendly Persuasion (1956)Â Â Payroll (1961)Weekend with Lulu (1961)The Brain...
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Midjourney Notes for March 2025
Recent advancements in image-generation programs inspired me to revisit a couple of my old projects. In 2023, I created a video mash-up of Oppenheimer and Pee-wee's Big Adventure. I wanted to see if...
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Reference Photos for March 2025
I continue to use reference photos to create images in Midjourney. I find that this method allows me greater control and generates more striking images.
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Slap Scenes for March 2025
Slap scenes in films have been a staple of dramatic storytelling for decades, often serving as a visceral shorthand for conflict, betrayal, or emotional upheaval. They’re those moments where words fail...
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The Siege of Fort Courage
When I was seven years old, I watched a lot of television. Among my favorite shows were Bewitched, Hogan's Heroes, Get Smart, The Andy Griffith Show and The Munsters. But my favorite show, above all...
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The Best Films of AnnaSophia Robb
A Song For AnnaSophia RobbPhoto GalleryBecause of Winn-Dixie (2005)Â Bridge to Terabithia (2007)Â Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)Sleepwalking (2008)Â Soul Surfer (2011)Â The Act (2019)Rebel Ridge (2024)
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The Best Films of Janette Scott
A Song For Janette ScottPhoto GalleryAs Long as They're Happy (1955)Â Scott played the "straight man" role in several of her comedy films.The Good Companions (1957)Â Happy Is the Bride (1958)Scott...
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