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Jun 11
Awesome!
Mayor Tom Loftis declares Widow’s Bay remains totally safe and open to visitors.
#WidowsBay — Renewed for Season 2
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"Vertigo", directed by Alfred Hitchcock, premiered this date of 5/9/1958, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak -who was the perfect icy blonde, as shown here costumed by Edith Head. Initally the film had mixed reviews but now is considered a classic.
Are you a fan of "Veritgo"?
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Apr 7
James Garner was born on this day in 1928.
He brought real military experience to the role of Hendley in The Great Escape (1963). He was a Korean War veteran who served as a scrounger himself and earned two Purple Hearts. Effortless, electric. Incredible.
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Mar 21
21 March 2017. Colin Dexter (pictured centre) died (aged 86). He was best known as the author of the Inspector Morse series of novels which were adapted into a popular ITV series starring John Thaw and Kevin Whately which ran from 1987 to 2000.
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Mar 21
21 March 1981. Tom Baker made his final appearance as Doctor Who on BBC1. He had been the “Fourth Doctor” for a record 7 series beginning on 28 December 1974. He was replaced by Peter Davison.
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Mar 21
Not a problem solver, more of a problem eliminator. Happy birthday to Timothy Dalton.
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Mar 20
Truly an end of an era!
Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86.
Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement saying he had died Friday morning:
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.
To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.
He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.
While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.
We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way.
As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time.
Thank you for loving him with us.
variety.com/2026/film/news/c…
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Mar 19
Bruce Willis turns 71 today.
To celebrate: 2 minutes of pure John McClane.
It's always a good day to Die Hard.
Yippee-ki-yay...
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Mar 17
#MichaelCaine, as #HarryPalmer
THE IPCRESS FILE (1965)
Dir. #SidneyJFurie
Based on Len Deighton's The IPCRESS File (1962), his first spy novel.
#RIP #LenDeighton (18 February 1929 – 15 March 2026)
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Happy St Patrick's Day! To celebrate, we're going to delve into the Irish men and women who left an indelible mark on the James Bond franchise!🍀
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We’re very sad to hear of the passing of legendary spy novelist Len Deighton, author of THE IPCRESS FILE.
He was a key figure in redefining the spy genre in the 1960s with a colder, more grounded take on espionage.
A true giant of the spy fiction.
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THE IPCRESS FILE (1965) — the spy film that put Michael Caine on the map and gave 007 a run for his money.
With the passing of Len Deighton, now feels like the perfect time to revisit it.
But is it the best non-Bond spy film of the ’60s?
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Mar 10
The name on everybody’s lips.
Can you guess how many times Bond was said in LICENCE TO KILL?
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3 Oct 2025
Has it been 63 years already?
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25 Sep 2025
Sibelius's Third Symphony was first performed on this day in 1907 in Helsinki. The symphony was dedicated to his champion in the UK - Granville Bantock. The composer conducted the Helsinki Philharmonic Society.
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20 Sep 2025
Jean Sibelius in 1904 by Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905).
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5 Sep 2025
Remembering Sir Georg Solti, the legendary orchestral and operatic conductor. Known for his work with Munich, Frankfurt, and London opera companies and as long-serving music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, he won 31 Grammys from 1963–1997.
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5 Sep 2025
Today we raise a martini to George Lazenby. Happy 86th, sir!
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