Filmmaker Paul Mazursky passed away last week at 84. MovieFanFare remembers the five-time Oscar nominee and asks which of his directorial works–Harry and Tonto, An Unmarried Woman, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, and more–is your favorite
Read more →Monthly Archives: July 2014
The Five Best Classic Movie Robots
They may seem futuristic, but robots have been featured in films since the silent era. Rick29 channels his inner droid and complies a list of the most memorable mechanical men–and woman–to ever compute their way across the silver screen.
Read more →Alternative to What? Ellen Page and Whip It
Maybe you know Ellen Page is gay. Maybe you know she enjoys re-naming dogs on Twitter. You probably didn’t know her 2009 film “Whip It” is one of the most underrated movies in years. Now you can find out why, and then put it on your must-see list.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 07.06.14
It’s been a whole 20 years since Tom Hanks opined how life’s like a box of chocolates in the American panorama Forrest Gump. We’ve got more film factoids coming off the bench.
Read more →Happy 4th of July from MovieFanFare
Well, it’s Independence Day weekend, and we’re taking a three-day break here at MovieFanFare. But there’s more to the Fourth than just fireworks and picnics, of course. We’d like to hear from you about which film or films best depict “the American Dream” to you.
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Post-1970 “American” Movie?
In commemoration of the 238th birthday of the United States this week, MovieFanFare wants you to exercise your rights and vote for your top film made since 1970 with the word “American” in the title.
Read more →Das Boot: WWII Drama Beneath the Waves
U.S. moviegoers got a look at World War II through the eyes of a German U-boat crew in director Wolfgang Petersen’s acclaimed Das Boot (The Boat). Guest writer Barry P. takes the plunge and reviews the 1981 drama, originally shown as a TV miniseries.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 06.29.14
This week marks the Silver Anniversary of the debut of one of the most talked-about cinematic looks at race relations in America, Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. We’re delivering that and other fascinating moments from Hollywood’s history inside.
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