American filmmakers don’t have a monopoly on remaking movies. Other country’s directors have no problem, officially or unofficially, taking Yankee movie making ideas and crafting them to their own liking. Consider the recent A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle…
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Kimble Meets Mrs. Gerard in a Classic Episode of The Fugitive
Guest blogger Rick 29 writes: Generally regarded as one of the best—if not the best—TV series of the 1960s, The Fugitive set a high standard for well-crafted, exceptionally well-performed drama. Although there are many outstanding episodes, my favorite remains the…
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The Key to Best Picture Success? Location, Location, Location.
There’s about a fortnight or so to go until the pinnacle of Hollywood’s seemingly unending self-congratulatory season, the Academy Awards, takes place. And, according to many film critics and Las Vegas odds makers who actually do take bets on this sort…
Read more →The Phantom of the Opera: Classic Horror Movie Review
Today’s guest post was submitted by MovieFanFare reader Cam Wilson: I believe that this is the finest of the Universal silent horror films. There is no question in my mind that this 1925 version of Phantom of the Opera still contains the…
Read more →Dutch Treats For The Reagan Centennial
We’ve come not to bury nor praise the life and politics of Ronald Reagan. Just his cinematic endeavors. Let’s separate our opinions from our feelings about his career as a screen actor, for which many termed him “terminally bland.” A…
Read more →This Week In Film History, 02.13.11
February 18, 1913: The Edison Film Co. introduces its synchronized film-phonograph Kinetoscope process for showing “sound films” in New York. February 14, 1927: Director Alfred Hitchcock first tries his hand at suspense with The Lodger, based on the Jack the…
Read more →Barney’s Version (2010) Comedy Starring Paul Giamatti: Movie Review
Remember The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz? If you fondly recall the 1974 comedy-drama starring Richard Dreyfuss (now unavailable on home video, unfortunately!), you’ll be interested in Irv’s take on Barney’s Version, also based on a book by Canadian author Mordecai…
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You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “Moon River. Play it. Now!”
Read more →Laurel & Hardy: A Perfect Day to Be Blotto
Guest blogger Allen Hefner writes: Here’s a look at two classic Laurel and Hardy shorts that illustrate why the pair are timeless masters of mirth! Perfect Day (1929) – Only Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy can turn a Sunday picnic into a disaster movie. Uncle…
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