As the world continues to mourn the loss of Gene Wilder, we’ll be spending some time this week looking back at his greatest films. One of the funniest movies ever made, Young Frankenstein is writer/director Mel Brooks‘ valentine to the…
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Open Thread: What Movies Will You Watch This Weekend?
Here’s a spot for you to tell us about what films you’ll be checking out during your leisure time this weekend. Since summer is ending, might we recommend a end-of-season classic like American Graffiti or Stand By Me? (Or perhaps…
Read more →Sean Connery Turns 86: Celebrate With His Most Iconic James Bond Moments
In honor of Sean Connery‘s 86th birthday, please enjoy this YouTube compilation of his most memorable 007 moments. It is certain to leave you shaken and stirred! What’s your favorite Sean Connery role? Let us know in the comments!
Read more →The Huntsman: Winter’s War Leads Off This Week’s DVD and Blu-ray Releases
The Huntsman: Winter’s War Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the brave warrior Eric in this thrilling follow-up to “Snow White & the Huntsman.” Tasked with finding the missing Magic Mirror, Eric, his long-lost love Sara (Jessica Chastain), and their…
Read more →Stand By Me Turns 30
If you’ve been reading MovieFanFare regularly of late, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of unforgettable films celebrating their 30th anniversary this year — the latest of which is Rob Reiner’s sleeper hit, Stand By Me, which chronicled…
Read more →Ghost World: Probably More Like Hanging Around
Based on Daniel Clowes’ underground comic series, Ghost World is a funny and bittersweet coming-of-age tale that follows caustic best friends Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) as they try to find purpose following their high school graduation. While…
Read more →Create-a-Caption: I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
You know the drill. Below is a photo from the 1968 comedy I Love You, Alice B. Toklas with Chris’ caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “Must you hum The Pink Panther theme…
Read more →Celebrate Kristen Wiig’s Birthday with the Trailer for Bridesmaids
Today is the 43rd birthday of Saturday Night Live alumni-turned-superstar Kristen Wiig. While she is currently lighting up the screen in the Ghostbusters remake and the adult CGI comedy Sausage Party, I thought I’d commemorate the occasion by presenting the…
Read more →Flashback Friday: Batmania Ruled The Summer of 1989
Although the summer of 1989 featured the release of movie favorites like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Ghostbusters II, Lethal Weapon 2, Parenthood, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (hey, it has its fans!), the real star of…
Read more →Remembering Patrick Swayze’s Performance in Ghost
Today would have been Patrick Swayze‘s 64th birthday. Above is the trailer for his most popular film, Ghost (although Point Break and Road House come close). A phenomenon upon its release, this movie was the romance of the 1990s, helping…
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