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“First impressions are often the truest”*…
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The opening shots from 32 notable films. It’s fun to see how many one can recognize… it’s more fun to call out the films that aren’t in the supercut and should be, for instance…
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* William Hazlitt
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As we settle back into our seats, we might recall that it was on this date in 1929 that the Hollywood Sign was officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, Los Angeles. It originally read “Hollywoodland ” (a promotion for a housing subdivision), but the four last letters were dropped after renovation in 1949. Recently threatened with demolition for want of maintenance funds, the icon was saved by a donation from Hugh Hefner.
The sign in its original form, as seen from Beachwood Canyon
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