During the videocassette’s boom years, Israeli producers Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus kept the output from Cannon Films coming, from prestige projects to pure exploitation. We’re looking back at a one-of-a-kind industry legacy.
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Reel Good Reads: More New Film Books to Consider
From the late-’60s dark age for the movie musical to the backstory behind the creation of Network to a blow-by-blow account of the film industry in 2012, we’ve more suggested reading for you to check out.
Read more →Moving Van: A Hail to Heflin
From the boozing lawyer of Johnny Eager to the twitchy bomber of Airport, solid everyman performer Van Heflin was always memorable in his 30-year run before the cameras. You can check out our appreciation here.
Read more →Fundamental Films of the 1970s
Is it possible…at all…to arrive at a list of “fundamental” films to view? Movie Irv takes a stab at beginning to assemble such a cinematic catalog, starting with his five essential picks from the sensational 1970s.
Read more →Mad About Movies About Movies
With the chatter over Jodorowsky’s Dune, which chronicles the avant-garde director’s quixotic mid-’70s bid to lens the Frank Herbert sci-fi opus, we’re offering a dozen favorite films about filmmaking.
Read more →Godzilla vs. Miley Cyrus (Not Really)
Well, one is an unstoppable force of nature wreaking havoc on the world..and the other is Godzilla. MovieFanFare “goes green” with a light-hearted look at the Japanese icon’s six-decade film career and links to classic articles on the Big G and his Monster Island pals..
Read more →All About Alan Arkin
With nearly a half-century before the film camera under his belt, Alan Arkin continues to be one of cinema’s most durable and dependable character players. See if the bombardier is okay with our comprehensive appreciation.
Read more →Drive-In Movie Memories
For movie fans across the country, the coming of warmer weather portends a new season at the drive-in…if you are lucky enough to live near one! After Movie Irv shares some of his fondest drive-in memories, you’re invited to contribute your own.
Read more →Underrated Films of the ’80s
Continuing our survey-by-decade of too-good-to-be-forgotten cinema, we’ve reached back to the Reagan Era for more recommendations for revisits.
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