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@tcm host. 50 OSCAR NIGHTS & 50 MOVIE NIGHTS author (@RunningPressBooks). @todayshow commentator. @criticschoice member. @dukeuniversity alum.

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#fbf to Sunday, when Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger and actor Michael Kelly stopped by for a screening of the new 4K restoration of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, followed by a conversation, Q&A, book sale featuring Karger's new release "50 Oscar Nights," and signing.

Huge thanks to our friends @thevillagebookstorepville for making the book sale possible, and to all who joined us for this special event—it was a true cinephile's dream!

📸 by JBFC A/V Staff Nathan & Miguel taken in Jacob Burns Film Center by @davekarger

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Dave Karger shares the plot behind one of his very favorite films, Children of a Lesser God (1986), and begins explaining why this film and the performances by the three main stars, Marlee Matlin, William Hurt, and Piper Laurie, deeply resonated with him at the perfect time in his life. Dave talks more about his love for Randa Haines’ Oscar- winning drama in our interview and even further in the introduction of his new book 50 Oscar Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classic Films, which you should all purchase now! A video edit highlighting his excellent new book is in the works and will be posted soon 👀

Listen to the latest episode of All the Film Things, TCM host/ film expert/ author Dave Karger, now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more 🎬🎙️!

[I do not own these film clips. All credit to the owner(s)… DM for removal. Dave’s 📸 credit: John Nowak] by @davekarger

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Dave Karger reminisces about how he developed a love of classic cinema while taking film courses at Duke University. It was there Dave was introduced to films that are widely considered some of the best in cinema like On the Waterfront (1954) and Citizen Kane (1940), but Otto Preminger’s 1944 film noir Laura especially left an impression on him namely because of the film’s stars, Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney, and David Raskin’s score. Fun fact: Dave learned to play Raskin’s “Laura” score on the piano and has since performed it for a crowd of TCM viewers!

Listen to the latest episode of All the Film Things, TCM host/ film expert/ author Dave Karger, now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more 🎬🎙️!

[I do not own these film clips. All credit to the owner(s)… DM for removal. Dave’s 📸 credit: John Nowak] by @davekarger

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When TCM first launched on cable television in 1994, Dave Karger was just beginning his career as an intern at Entertainment Weekly and never did it cross his mind that he’d be a regular host on the beloved channel nearly 25 years later. Dave explains how he slowly began his transition from writing magazine articles to making on- screen appearances as a film expert and how today, while regularly introducing classic films and interviewing stars like Angelina Jolie and George Clooney, he has returned to his original passion of writing about cinema through writing two books.

The latest episode of All the Film Things, an interview with TCM host/ film expert/ author Dave Karger, is streaming NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more 🎉🎬🎙️!

[I do not own these film clips. All credit to the owners… DM for removal. Dave’s 📸 credit: John Nowak] by @davekarger

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TCM Hosts @davekarger and Alicia Malone reflect on their careers, enduring friendship, and writing their respective books – as we celebrate their latest additions to the TCM Library!

Dave's latest collection of star-studded interviews 50 MOVIE NIGHTS is out now wherever books and e-books are sold – and Alicia's first fiction novel, MURDER AT THE MOVIES is available to pre-order today.

Join us tonight as we celebrate the release of 50 MOVIE NIGHTS with a special lineup at 8pm ET.

Learn more with the link in our bio.

Editor: Chris White by @davekarger

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@davekarger of @tcm has a new book, which asks stars for their favorite classic movies.
What are yours?

Tap the link in bio for more. by @davekarger

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A big thanks to my old friend @bravoandy for having me behind the bar on @bravowwhl last night to talk about 50 MOVIE NIGHTS. Andy is one of the 50 celebs featured in the book alongside many of his great pals: Anderson Cooper, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Kelly Ripa, Jon Hamm, John Benjamin Hickey, and Molly Shannon. It was a major thrill to see him holding the book on the show we watch every night. by @davekarger

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Fact: Without Paul Rudd, my new @tcm book 50 MOVIE NIGHTS would not exist. He was the first person who agreed to be interviewed for it, and although he didn’t know it, he served as a pied piper to help me attract all the other phenomenal people in its pages. Plus his superhuman wife Julie even came up with book’s title. Last night Paul outdid himself by joining me for a ridiculously fun conversation at the beautiful @rizzolibookstore. I’m so grateful for his friendship and support for the last 30 years. He’s not on social media but if you see him, tell him I say thank you for everything, would you please? taken in Rizzoli Bookstore by @davekarger

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IT'S OFFICIAL
Surprise Cast #277

TCM host and entertainment journalist @davekarger shares insights from his new, page-turning book: 50 Movie Nights. Bringing his cinematic charm and vast knowledge to this latest episode, we get into his love for John Hughes films, childhood memories, and his role as a host on Turner Classic Movies.

Listen by copying and pasting://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surprise-cast/id1723695740?i=1000789988626

Also available on Amazon, iHeart, Podbean, or Spotify

@tcm @kyrasedgwickofficial @justintheroux @entertainmentweekly @runningpressbooks #jasonbateman #paulrudd #author #todayshow #entertainmentjournalist #surprisecast #interview by @davekarger

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Dave Karger remembers legendary designer and friend Bob Mackie: "He was just the loveliest guy. And for how big and wild his costume designs here, he was such a sweet, and unassuming, and modest guy, so I'm going to miss him a lot."

Karger interviewed Mackie many times for Turner Classic Movies, and also interviewed him for his book "50 Movie Nights," which compiles 50 interviews with movie stars about their favorite classic movies.

Mackie's death at age 87 was announced on September 14th, 2026. by @davekarger

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What’s your favorite movie of all time??

That’s what Turner Classic Movie Host, @davekarger asked 50 of the biggest stars… for his new book, 50 Movie Nights. Flip to any page & get a great movie pick!

So fun talking through the choices. My choice? Watch & see

The book is out now! taken in Rockefeller Center by @davekarger

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What better way to kick off the launch week of 50 MOVIE NIGHTS than a super fun chat with three of the talented actors featured in the book? I’m so grateful to John Slattery, John Benjamin Hickey, and Clark Gregg for sharing their passion for classic films. Read all about their movie choices in the book…did I mention it’s out today? by @davekarger

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