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  The Big Combo on Cult Cinema Classics THE BIG COMBO (1955) — PROGRAM GUIDE Synopsis “The Big Combo” (1955) is a stark, hard‑edged American film noir about Police Lieutenant Leonard Diamond’s obsessive pursuit of the sadistic crime boss Mr. Brown. Diamond is determined to bring Brown down and to rescue Susan Lowell, Brown’s emotionally trapped girlfriend. As Diamond digs deeper, he uncovers the mystery of “Alicia,” a woman from Brown’s past whose disappearance holds the key to the case. The investigation leads to torture, corruption, and a violent showdown as Diamond risks everything to expose Brown’s criminal empire. Main Cast Cornel Wilde — Lt. Leonard Diamond Richard Conte — Mr. Brown Jean Wallace — Susan Lowell Brian Donlevy — Joe McClure Robert Middleton — Capt. Peterson Lee Van Cleef — Fante Earl Holliman — Mingo Helen Walker — Alicia Brown Jay Adler — Detective Sam Hill John Hoyt — Nils Dreyer Ted de Corsia — Ralph Bettini Helene Stanton — Rita Roy Gordon — Audubon Baynes B...

  Realm of Ice and Sky  by author Buddy Levy tells the story of ambitious explorers who attempted to reach the North Pole by air in the early 20th century. These events are mere historical footnotes now, and I knew nothing about them before I read Mr. Levy's compelling book on the subject. Mr. Levy points out that exploring the North Pole in the 1920s was the modern-day equivalent of traveling to the moon. It was an arduous and often dangerous task, with the harsh weather conspiring against even the most determined adventurers. In 1926, famed Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen commandeered the first successful journey over the North Pole in an airship designed and built by Italian engineer/pilot Umberto Nobile. The expensive trip was financed by  Amundsen, Lincoln Ellsworth, and the Norwegian Aero Club, and Nobile served as the pilot on the historic flight. The Norge endured ice storms and high winds during a sometimes-treacherous trip, which was further exacerbated ...

The 2026 NFL football draft took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and over 800,000 people attended the three-day event from April 23 to the 24th. The day prior to the draft, I met up with my friend Missy, who works for an event-planning company in Los Angeles. She gave me an extended behind-the-scenes tour, and it was cool having a sneak preview before the big day arrived. We zoomed around on a golf cart and even saw commissioner Roger Goodell leaving Acrisure Stadium. On Day 1 of the draft, my brother, nephew, and I found ourselves in the middle of a huge crowd, with thousands of fans decked out in their respective team jerseys. Everyone was having a good time, and I even got a hug from a fellow Steelers fan wearing the same jersey (Jack Lambert) as me. It was also cool seeing the Good-Year blimp flying overhead. If there was a low point in the first round, it was the Eagles swooping in (pun intended) and drafting USC receiver Makai Lemon right before the Steelers were going to choo...