Accused or robbery, a New York City jazz musician (Henry Fonda) is unable to prove police have arrested The Wrong Man. Guest writer KIm Wilson reviews Alfred Hitchock’s harrowing 1956 thriller, which was based on a true story.
Read more →Monthly Archives: October 2014
Slice ‘Em and Dice ‘Em: A Tribute to ‘80s Slasher Films
The 1980s gave us MTV, New Coke, and the heyday of the “splatter film.” In this classic MovieFanFare post, we go back to the Reagan Era for a blood-soaked salute to Prom Night, The Burning, Phenomena and other grisly goodies.
Read more →Ranking Coen Brothers Movies
Do you love movies by the Coen Brothers? Bet you’ve had dust-ups with other Coens fans about which are their best, which are their “worst,” and which are half-OK, half-nuts, and so on. One thing Coens fans love to do is rank ’em all. Here we go!
Read more →The Scariest Place in a Horror Movie Is…
What’s the scariest place in a horror movie: the graveyard (Night of the Living Dead); the ocean (Jaws); the basement (Saw)? Vote for the fright flick setting that gives you goosebumps…if you dare.
Read more →The Chalk Garden: A Tale of Secrets and Passing Judgement
In a change of pace from her cheery Disney screen roles, Hayley Mills played an out-of-control teen counseled by new governess Deborah Kerr in 1964’s The Chalk Garden. Guest writer Toto2 reviews this provocative British drama.
Read more →This Week in Film History, 10.12.14
We’re still a few months away, but knowing that White Christmas with Bing Crosby opened 60 years ago this week might put you in the holiday spirit. If you’re dreaming of seeing more memorable dates from Hollywood history, keep reading.
Read more →Oh, You Beautiful Dolls…
As the new horror hit Annabelle proves, audiences love love to scared by dolls. Check out our affectionate look at the most sinister playthings from film and TV, from diabolical dummies (The Twilight Zone, Magic) to the creepy clown doll from Poltergeist.
Read more →Ladd, Lombard, Wayne and More in New Universal Vault DVD Releases
The Shepherd of the Hills with John Wayne, four Carole Lombard comedies, and Alan Ladd in the noir gem The Glass Key are among the week’s new Universal Vault releases. Catch these and more films (including The Brass Bottle!) inside.
Read more →Who’s Your Favorite Dancer in the Movies?
“Gotta dance” is the theme for this week’s poll, and we want to know who’s your favorite Hollywood hoofer. From Fred and Ginger to Gene Kelly to John Travolta, whose big-screen footwork tops your toe-tappin’ list?
Read more →Classic Horror Movie Love Scenes
Horror and romance? Sure, they go together more often than you might think. Here’s five unforgettable Classic Horror Movie Love Scenes that reveal just how important romance can be to the great cinema chillers.
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