Kirk Douglas, one of Hollywood's most celebrated icons, turns 100 on Friday, marking a milestone in a life filled with some of the best roles a star could hope for and some of the best performances anyone has ever given.
With three Oscar nominations and an honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar under his belt, Et is taking a look back at some of Douglas' greatest films in honor of his special day.
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1. Champion (1949)
United Artists
In one of his first leading roles, Douglas starred as a boxer named Midge Kelly, whose rise to fame and stardom in the ring brings out his vain, cruel side in his private life. The black and white noir drama earned Douglas his first of three Oscar nominations.
2. Ace in the Hole (1951)
Paramount Pictures
In this brooding, cynical noir thriller, directed by Billy Wilder, Douglas plays Chuck Tatum, a disgraced...
With three Oscar nominations and an honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar under his belt, Et is taking a look back at some of Douglas' greatest films in honor of his special day.
Photos: 12 Actors' Kids Who Went On To Become Stars
1. Champion (1949)
United Artists
In one of his first leading roles, Douglas starred as a boxer named Midge Kelly, whose rise to fame and stardom in the ring brings out his vain, cruel side in his private life. The black and white noir drama earned Douglas his first of three Oscar nominations.
2. Ace in the Hole (1951)
Paramount Pictures
In this brooding, cynical noir thriller, directed by Billy Wilder, Douglas plays Chuck Tatum, a disgraced...
- 12/9/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Written by Garth Ennis | Art by Keith Burns | Published by Titan Comics
Parting is such sweet sorrow. The final issue of which has been one of the best books of the last year, from any company bar none. Ennis and Burns have not only dusted down an old, semi-forgotten character and strip but have managed to both pay homage to its history and roots while simultaneously adding new perspectives and layers to that somewhat out of fashion staple, the war book. It has been a true partnership as well, with Ennis breathing new life into old ideas with fantastic scripts, and John Burns bringing a modern eye to the art, yet retaining the look and feel of those classic war strips. As much as I have enjoyed the previous 7 issues, they would however feel a little hollow without a suitable resolution so Ennis and Burns, you’re up.
For those that came in late,...
Parting is such sweet sorrow. The final issue of which has been one of the best books of the last year, from any company bar none. Ennis and Burns have not only dusted down an old, semi-forgotten character and strip but have managed to both pay homage to its history and roots while simultaneously adding new perspectives and layers to that somewhat out of fashion staple, the war book. It has been a true partnership as well, with Ennis breathing new life into old ideas with fantastic scripts, and John Burns bringing a modern eye to the art, yet retaining the look and feel of those classic war strips. As much as I have enjoyed the previous 7 issues, they would however feel a little hollow without a suitable resolution so Ennis and Burns, you’re up.
For those that came in late,...
- 10/5/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
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The new issue of Doctor Who Adventures is out this Thursday, with great features focusing on Series 9, and fun free gifts too. Drawn by Russ Leach and coloured by John Burns, the latest comic strip, Time and PR in Space sees the Twelfth Doctor getting a bit of a make-over, written by Kieron Moore. Next, we...
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The new issue of Doctor Who Adventures is out this Thursday, with great features focusing on Series 9, and fun free gifts too. Drawn by Russ Leach and coloured by John Burns, the latest comic strip, Time and PR in Space sees the Twelfth Doctor getting a bit of a make-over, written by Kieron Moore. Next, we...
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- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
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