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1 week ago

One of LA's most iconic landmarks is leaving for the South

One of the supreme pleasures of driving through Hollywood is gazing up at Kermit the Frog, who stands tall on top of the Jim Henson Studios gates, doffing his cap to passersby. The convivial statue on La Brea Avenue is one of Los Angeles' most beloved landmarks: both a nod to what happens behind those gates (up until recently, puppet hijinks) and an homage to the Hollywood history that built the place.
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1 month ago

How Charlie Chaplin used his uncanny resemblance to Hitler to fight fascism

Charlie Chaplin self-financed The Great Dictator, satirized Hitler through Adenoid Hynkel, and used an on-screen speech to condemn greed, hatred, and war while urging human unity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Freak: script of Charlie Chaplin's unfinished final film to be published

Charlie Chaplin's unfinished final film The Freak, about a winged healer Sarapha, has been reconstructed from extensive surviving drafts, storyboards and production papers for publication.
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fromKqed
7 months ago

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Gold Rush' Is Heading Back to the Big Screen

A new 4K restoration of Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush premiered at Cannes, revitalizing the classic silent film for a new audience.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

On 100th anniversary of 'The Gold Rush,' Cannes tips hat to Charlie Chaplin

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and covers critical issues across the political spectrum.
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