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Daily Archives: June 17, 2025
Classic Film Review: A Brit Baby Boomer lost in His Own World — “Billy Liar” (1963)
Falling into “Billy Liar” is no easy feat, even for a film buff, over sixty years after it was released. It’s been included in more than one list of “the 100 Best British Films Ever Made,” albeit in the bottom … Continue reading
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