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John Frankenheimer believes that a director's career usually comes full circle, from wondering who the young director is, through the peak of success, to again wondering who the older director is. Frankenheimer has made films such as 'The Manchurian Candidate' and 'Birdman of Alcatraz.'

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Reflections on a silver screen

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Motion pictures, during their 100-year history, have had a profound influence on the viewing public. From the flickering, piano-accompanied, black and white images of the 1890s, to the high-budget productions of the 1990s, movies have both reflected and influenced a changing society.

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Star power

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Movies maintain their ability to both reflect, and alter, popular culture. A history of influential films, along with a ranking of the most influential actors and actresses over age 50, is provided.

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