Articles by: Chris Cummins

“RRR” Writer/Director S.S. Rajamouli Visits “The Movies That Made Me”

08.16.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Joe Dante, Josh Olson, RRR, S.S. Rajamouli, The Movies That Made Me | no comments

One of this summer’s most unexpected hits is the Indian box office sensation RRR. The co-writer/director of that epic is S.S. Rajamouli, and in the brand new episode of The Movies That Made Me he discusses the acclaimed work and…

What’s Your Favorite Beach Party Movie?

08.12.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Annette Funicello, Back to the Beach, Beach Party Movies, Bob Denver, Frankie Avalon, Open Thread, Paramount Presents, Paul Reubens, Pee-Wee Herman | no comments

There’s nothing quite like a beach party movie! The release of the 1987 sleeper comedy hit Back to the Beach (starring the legendary Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon and featuring cameos from everyone from Bob Denver to Pee-Wee Herman) on…

“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and More Thrilling New Releases Are Here!

08.11.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Adam Pally, Al Pacino, Alan Hale, Annette Funicello, Anthony Banderas, Anthony LaPaglia, Ashley Judd, Ben Schwartz, Bryan Tyree Henry, Claire Bloom, Connie Stevens, David Cronenberg, Eriq La Salle, Ethan Embry, Frankie Avalon, Fredric March, Gerard Butler, Gina Lollobrigida, Gloria Reuben, James Marsden, James Stewart, Jenny Agutter, Jim Carrey, Joan Plowright, Jon Voight, Judy Davis, Kevin Dillon, King Vidor, Léa Seydoux, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lori Loughlin, Mel Gibson, Michael Rooker, Ray Milland, Richard Burton, Robert De Niro, Shannen Doherty, Shemar Moore, Sidney Lumet, Sonic the Hedgehog, Stanley Baker, The Hallmark Channel, Tika Sumpter, Tom Sizemore, Val Kilmer, Viggo Mortensen, Yul Brynner, Zoe Saldana | no comments

The summer will be over before you know it, but there’s still some time to sit back and relax in the air conditioning with a great movie or two. (Or ten, or twenty, or…we don’t judge!) There’s a bunch of…

“Grease” Remains Perfect Viewing for Summer Nights

08.10.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Cult Films, Grease, John Travolta, MovieFanFare's Summer of Blockbusters, musicals, Olivia Newton-John, The Midnight Special, The Mike Douglas Show | no comments

Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion, and Grease is the way we are feeling. And probably always will be, because the flick is the ultimate summer fun movie. We know you’ve seen the film countless times…

What is Your Favorite Scene from “Grease?”

08.10.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: 1970s Films, blockbusters, cult movies, Didi Conn, Eve Arden, Frankie Avalon, Grease, Jeff Conaway, Joan Blondell, John Travolta, MovieFanFare Summer of Blockbusters, Olivia Newton-John, Open Thread | no comments

Over 40 years since its original theatrical release, and Grease still is the word! Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with the hit screen rendition of the Broadway musical look at ’50s teen life. Can greaser gang leader Danny Zuko…

Stuntman/Director J.J. Perry Is Featured on “The Movies That Made Me”

08.09.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: J.J. Perry, Joe Dante, Josh Olson, The Movies That Made Me | no comments

On the latest episode of The Movies That Made Me, hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante welcome stuntman and director J.J. Perry — a Hollywood staple who has been providing amazing martial arts stunts to a variety of films since…

Share Your Olivia Newton-John Memories With Us

08.09.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Grease, obituaries, Olivia Newton-John, Xanadu | no comments

Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John died at her California home yesterday at the age of 73 following a courageous battle with cancer. Initially rising to stardom in the 1970s with pop hits like “Have You Never Been Mellow?” and “I…

Great Movie Scenes: Indiana Jones’ Boulder Run in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

08.05.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, MovieFanFare's Summer of Blockbusters, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Steven Spielberg | 1 comment

Running away from a gigantic boulder early in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones (played by the eternally cool Harrison Ford) established himself as a, well, cinematic rock star. Sorry, that is an absolutely terrible joke, but you’ve got…

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08.04.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Movies Unlimited, Movies Unlimited Coupon Code | no comments

Above are the details for a brand new Movies Unlimited Coupon Code! It expires on Monday, August 8th at 11:59pm CT. Happy shopping!

Siskel And Ebert Stand Up for Star Wars

08.03.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Gene Siskel, MovieFanFare's Summer of Blockbusters, Return of the Jedi, Roger Ebert, Star Wars | 4 comments

Some context: In May of 1983, Return of the Jedi was released, concluding the original Star Wars trilogy and raking in millions of dollars in movie tickets and merchandising. As successful as the film was, it still had some detractors….