Hollywood

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Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard, the tale of silent film star Norma Desmond’s descent into murderous derangement as her Hollywood comeback stays out of frame, is the other.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“Distinctive and memorable, this architectural retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the tranquility of the Hollywood Hills while remaining moments from the energy of the city.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite their long influence on Hollywood, both have frequently appeared on lists of prominent Oscar nominees never to win a competitive Academy Award.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Ronald Reagan, himself a product of Hollywood, celebrated his 70th birthday in 1981, the month after his inauguration, with Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Stewart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I kept asking questions, and she was only too happy to keep talking, hardly taking a breath until we stepped off the trolley at the corner of Hollywood and Vine.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu