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via DGA: The Special Projects Committee of the Directors Guild of America honored actress and filmmaker Ida Lupino by showing two of her most acclaimed films this past Wednesday, Oct. 17 as part of a centenary celebration. The second woman admitted into the Directors Guild of America, Lupino was born Feb. 4, 1918
On October 17, 2018, the DGA Special Projects Committee hosted an evening honoring the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary filmmaker Ida Lupino. The event featured screenings of two of her most acclaimed films — The Hitch-Hiker and The Bigamist — introduced Professor … Continue reading
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 408 with guests Adam Tsekhman and Alan Rode is now available online for listening on demand
Show No. 408 with guests Adam Tsekhman and Alan Rode Original Airdate: June 22-25, 2018 Listen to “TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 408 with guests Adam Tsekhman and Alan Rode” on Spreaker. First hour: Ed welcomes film historian Alan Rode. Alan’s … Continue reading
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