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classic films

Martin Scorsese at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Christopher Taylor, November 17, 2022

Martin Scorsese, born November 17th, 1942 turns 80 years old today. Known as Marty to his pals, he is one of North America’s most well-known directors.


Collage of films adapted from classic books
Elizabeth Graney, August 03, 2020

From the time we first learn to read, we are steered towards “the classics.” FromThe Velveteen Rabbit to War and Peace, these novels are touted as enlightening, world expanding, and, sometimes, enjoyable reads. But what, exactly, is a “classic” novel?


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