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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Did you know that Christopher Plummer held the record for the oldest Oscar-winning performance for ten years before Anthony Hopkins wowed in The Father?

 Did you know that Anthony Hopkins was (83) —when he won a Oscar for ‘The Father’ in (2020)?

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Did you know that he Father is one of the most heart-wrenching and empathetic portrayals of mental illness ever?

Did you know that in 2021, Anthony Hopkins became the oldest person to ever win an acting Oscar for his devastating performance as an elderly man struggling with dementia?

Did you know that Director Florian Zeller and his brilliant cast (including Olivia Coleman and Imogen Poots) thoughtfully relay the agonizing misperceptions one must suffer through when afflicted with such a vicious disorder?  It’s a movie that gaslights the viewers to put them in the protagonist's mindset.

Did you know that Christopher Plummer won a Oscar at (82) for ‘Beginners’ in (2010)?

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Did you know that Christopher Plummer held the record for the oldest Oscar-winning performance for ten years before Anthony Hopkins wowed in The Father? 

Did you know that in comparison to The FatherBeginners is a feel-good romp maintaining that it’s never too late for you to be true to yourself?

Did you know that Plummer plays Hal, a septuagenarian who comes out of the closet five years before his death, which rekindles his passion for life?


Did you know that Plummer shines in a fantastic performance with his joyous attitude, frantically racing to live a life’s worth of freedom in a few years, won’t fail to warm your heart.

Did you know that Plummer’s smile and the twinkle in his eyes sell the whole movie even though he’s not technically the main character, his performance is what vividly remains in your memory long after you’ve seen it?

Did you know that Jessica Tandy won an Oscar at (80) for Driving Miss Daisy’ in (1989)?

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Did you know that The Sunshine Boy was George Burns first movie made in over 30 years?

Did you know that The Sunshine Boys stars Burns and Walter Matthau was a famous vaudeville duo who ruled the comedy landscape for 47 years, Now, 11 years after they unceremoniously broke up, they come together for one last show?

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Did you know that Being There earned actor Melvyn Douglas his second Academy Award?

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Did you know that John Gielgud was just shy of his 78th birthday when he won the 1981 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the comedy classic Arthur, starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli?

Did you know that ten years after winning for Arthur, he won a Grammy, making him only the fourth person in history to achieve an EGOT, known as the “the grand slam” of entertainment (an EGOT is an individual who wins an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award)?

Did you know that Don Ameche won an Oscar at (77) for his role in Cocoon' in (1985)?

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Did you know that Peggy Ashcroft won a Oscar at (77) for her role in a — 'A Passage to India' in (1984)?

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Did you know that Ashcroft won her Supporting Actress Oscar in 1985 and remains the oldest woman to win the award?


Did you know that Henry Fonda (76) & Katharine Hepburn (74) both won Oscars for their performance ‘On Golden Pond’ in (1981)?

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Did you know that on Golden Pond is an adaptation of the stage production of the same name, starring legendary stars Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn as a retired couple vacationing at their lake house for the Summer?

 

 Did you know that On Golden Pond is a rare feature where both leads won an Oscar for their role? 
Did you know that Christopher Plummer held the record for the oldest Oscar-winning performance for ten years before Anthony Hopkins wowed in The Father? 

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Did you know that the Four Horsemen member Ole Anderson passes away at 81 years old?


Did you know that Ole Anderson, a wrestling legend and original member of the Four Horsemen, passed away at the age of 8?





Did you know that Anderson made 
significant mark on the wrestling industry?

Did you know that Anderson would later becoming a founding member of the iconic Four Horsemen stable in WCW?
Did you know that, Ole Anderson was also known for his controversial and confrontational nature backstage, with various stories circulating about his interactions with other wrestlers and his unconventional behavior?

Did you know that his legacy in professional wrestling will be remembered by fans and colleagues alike?


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Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!