Believe it or not, the midnight movie is alive and well. Once a mainstay of alternative culture — especially during the 1970s and ’80s — the midnight movie shines a spolight on the dark corners of the cinematic fringe. Pink…
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Clark Gable Sails With Satan In “Mutiny on the Bounty”
Clark Gable was a heartthrob to millions of women back in his heyday. With his iconic mustache and insouciant grin, he charmed his way on the screen in dozens of films. Beginning with a role in the 1924 silent film…
Read more →Humphrey Bogart Pursues Justice In “The Enforcer”
As time goes by, people realize more and more how unique of an actor Humphrey Bogart was. While his roles in Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon are obviously cultural touchstones, he has plenty of performances which are equally great yet…
Read more →Oh Smeg! Red Dwarf Turns 30!
“It’s cold outside, there’s no kind of atmosphere. I’m all alone, more or less. Let me fly far away from here. Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. I want to lie shipwrecked and comatose, drinking fresh mango juice….
Read more →Name The Best Cinematic Couple!
Today is Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air…not to mention at the movies! From Rick and Ilsa to Han and Leia, Lucy and Desi to Kermit and Miss Piggy, couples across the world will be spending a portion…
Read more →“The Silence of the Lambs,” “Night of the Living Dead,” and More New Releases
Wow. That’s the best possible word to use in response to the huge array of new DVDs and Blu-rays being released this week. From new collector’s editors of old horror favorites to family classics, cult films, TV faves and more,…
Read more →A Valentine’s Day Recommendation: Two for the Road
Corny candy hearts, fresh flowers, and toddler sized teddy bears aside, what could possibly be more cringe worthy on Valentine’s Day than watching a sappy-crappy Rom-Com with your significant other? If you love watching high quality films then you probably…
Read more →Great Movie Scenes: Once Shows Us Characters “Falling Slowly” In Love
Since today is Valentine’s Day, it seems right to focus on what is arguably the most romantic film of the past decade, Once. A stunning naturalistic musical, the film chronicles the relationship that develops between a struggling Dublin street busker/vacuum…
Read more →Movie Trailer of the Day: On the Waterfront
“I coulda been a contender…” Winner of eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Director, On the Waterfront is a powerful, brilliantly performed saga that focuses on the dreams, despair, and corruption of New York…
Read more →Open Thread: Who Is Your Favorite On-Screen Pairing?
Lately I’ve found myself thinking about great screen duos. Be it Dean and Jerry, Han and Chewie or Lucy and Desi, certain pairings on television and the silver screen are nothing less than magical. To kick off this week, we…
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