Heralded cinematographer Haskell Wexler’s directing debut, set (and filmed) during the course of the violence-marred, polarizing ’68 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, overcame studio and public indifference at the time of its release to be recognized as a classic, as we note its recent release on DVD and Blu-ray.
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In another of our looks back at our 35 years in operation, we recall some of the in-store giveaways from back in the day that always left folks talking, from Road Warrior atlases to Terms of Endearment tissues to Mommie Dearest wire hangers.
Read more →Six Pix presents a sextet of movie posters representing a particular actor/director/genre. You pick the one you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. No eyes, ears, nose, or throat. Just lips this Six Pix….
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It was 54 years ago this week that Columbia Pictures issued the Three Stooges’ 190th and last short after a quarter-century, slap-and-poke-filled run. We’ve soitenly got more movie milestones to mark for you.
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Do you have fond memories of going to matinees at lavish neighborhood theatres as a child? Bill Dunphy does, and he shares his reminiscences on a few of his favorite Massachusetts movie palaces.
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All right, you mugs. Movie FanFare wants to know which ’30s gangster film tops your Most Wanted list. Is it Little Caesar, the original Scarface, Angels with Dirty Faces, or another movie? Let us know, see?
Read more →Will Smith may have played Muhammad Ali…but is he “The Greatest”? He passed on playing the title role in “Django Unchained,” but was he exactly right not to risk his massive appeal to fans of every race, color, and creed? Let’s see if Movie Irv thinks Philly’s prince is fresh as ever, or past his sell-by date.
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We’re fielding another crop of your questions on the home-video whereabouts on much-demanded movies, from the 1978 RIchard Burton psychic scarefest The Medusa Touch to the 1933 Loretta Young pre-Code potboiler Employees’ Entrance.
Read more →It was exactly 70 years ago this week that the war-torn skies over Europe claimed distinguished British performer and patriot Leslie Howard, as his aircraft was downed over the Bay of Biscay. We’ve more momentous moments in movie lore to pass along.
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In honor of this week’s Indy 500, our poll looks at some of the big screen’s fastest racing stars. Check out our list, pick your favorite, and see who roars into the winner’s circle.
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