Based on a play by Patrick Hamilton, 1944’s Gaslight went on to become one of the most beloved dramas of all time. This guest post from Kim Wilson explores the film’s enduring legacy, and offers up opinions why it continues to resonate with audiences the world over.
Read more →Monthly Archives: July 2013
Blobfest
Come along with me to Blobfest, where we’ll celebrate the crazy charms of the 1958 monster movie classic “The Blob,” shop for some crap we don’t need, and soak in how the flick plays to a modern audience.
Read more →Six Pix: Cigarette
Six Pix presents a sextet of movie posters representing a particular actor/director/genre. You pick the one you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. Close, but no cigar. Not here anyway. Just cigarettes in this…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers Musical?
No movie dance duo captured audiences’ hearts like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. In this week’s Movie FanFare poll we’re asking you to step in and let us know which of their 10 screen pairings is your favorite.
Read more →A Natalie Wood Classic: The Last Married Couple in America
In today’s guest post, MovieFanFare reader Nell Musolf writes about the 1980 film The Last Married Couple in America, starring Natalie Wood and George Segal. Read on for some gripping thoughts on this insightful comedy about relationships!
Read more →This Week In Film History, 07.28.13
Where were you in ’73? It’s been exactly 40 years since George Lucas took filmgoers back to the early days of rock ‘n roll with the heartfelt time capsule American Graffiti. We’ve got more movie memories for you to howl about.
Read more →The Lone Ranger Sidekick Tonto Starts a New Cinemassociations!
When you hear “Tonto,” you think…what? Join Movie Irv for the latest round of Cinemassociations!
Read more →The Big Sleep Scene That Wakes Me Up
Sure, Bogie and Bacall have some memorable exchanges in “The Big Sleep”…but this is the scene that always first comes to my mind.
Read more →Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady of Them All
Audrey Hepburn’s Hollywood career is as much a fairy tale as her first big role in Roman Holiday in 1953. She once said, “My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses.”
Read more →The Fugitive: A Classic Kimble-Gerard Episode
Rick 29 has shared his love of the classic TV series “The Fugitive” with MovieFanFare readers before, and in today’s guest post he discusses his thoughts on what he feels to be a true stand-out episode of the show — featuring a face-off between Richard Kimble and Philip Gerard.
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