David Herbert Shipman (1932–1996) was a prominent English film critic and writer recognized for his influential contributions to film literature. He authored a notable trilogy titled 'The Great Movie Stars' and a duology named 'The Story of Cinema'. His work earned him a reputation as one of the most significant voices in film criticism, with an obituary highlighting him as 'the most influential writer on film in the world'.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Shipman belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Norwich
Place of Death: Overton
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Merton College
Occupation: film critic | biographer
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Scorpio 52 | 12 Scorpio 19 | 16 Aquarius 15 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 11 | 27 Aries 18 | 18 Gemini 15 |
| Mercury | 2 Sagittarius 14 | 5 Sagittarius 4 | 14 Aquarius 25 |
| Venus | 2 Libra 46 | 26 Libra 56 | 27 Capricorn 35 |
| Mars | 25 Leo 17 | 29 Scorpio 58 | 18 Virgo 43 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 7 | 25 Cancer 5 | 21 Virgo 42 |
| Saturn | 29 Capricorn 13 | 25 Pisces 32 | 8 Aquarius 24 |
| Uranus | 20 Aries 34 | 0 Gemini 9 | 20 Aries 4 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 47 | 29 Pisces 42 | 9 Virgo 24 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 25 | 1 Aquarius 28 | 21 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 13 Pisces 56 | 15 Pisces 12 | 9 Pisces 1 |
| Ketu | 13 Virgo 56 | 15 Virgo 12 | 9 Virgo 1 |
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