One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which . The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite. But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each… . The case for King Mongkut For his…
Read more →Monthly Archives: March 2013
What’s George C. Scott’s Best Non-“Patton” Film Performance?
Fans of the acclaimed “Patton” actor can sound off about George C. Scott’s other film roles in this week’s poll.
Read more →Dear John: An Appreciation on Garfield’s 100th
He brought Method to the movies a decade ahead of Brando and Clift, delivering many indelible performances in the course of a tragically truncated career. We’re marking the centenary of John Garfield with a substantive look back at his remarkable life and craft.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 03.03.13
Woody Allen once said, “I don’t want to be immortal through my works. I want to be immortal by not dying.” This Week in Film History, no less than four of Hollywood’s best known personalities made their final exits and to paraphrase comedian Robert Benchley’s remarks, “they sleep alone at last.”
Read more →How Movies Changed My Life
In today’s guest blog, a MovieFanFare reader recalls the circumstances that led to him becoming a bona fide film fan.
Read more →Newman/Redford: Butch & Sundance vs. Gondorff & Hooker
We’re shaking things up this time. Instead of the “one actor, two film roles” norm, we have the acting duo of Robert Redford and Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. Two magnificent movies! And…
Read more →Talkin’ About Willis: Some Of Bruce’s Best (If Not Best-Known)
You’ve seen him yippee-kay-yay a bunch of times as the Die Hard franchise’s John McClane. You’re probably familiar with his efforts in The Sixth Sense or Pulp Fiction. But Bruce WIllis has built up quite the resume since he emerged as a movie star, and we’re looking back at some of his most worthy efforts that you may have missed.
Read more →Get Fired Up! Some Great Movie Gun Scenes
Jean-Luc Godard said all it takes to make a film is a girl and a gun. We’ve already covered the great shoot-outs, and with guns now part of the national conversation, it’s time to have a look at a few more classic movie scenes involving firearms…
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