R.D. Blackmore‘s classic novel Lorna Doone was brought to the big screen in 1934 for the first time as a talking picture. The thrilling romance was made into a silent film five times before ATP Studios made this production which…
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FYI: Totally Tuesday Is Happening on MovieFanFare Tomorrow!
Awesome, totally awesome! That’s the best way to describe the 1980s. It was a decade unlike no other — packed with unforgettable movies, music and TV shows that popular culture of today can’t seem to get over. (Thus all the…
Read more →Guest Review: Assignment in Brittany
“Every second throbs with suspense and danger!” For once, those exclamatory theatrical heralds were right: Assignment in Brittany is packed to the brim with non-stop adventure. There is so much fast-paced excitement that if you do not have your ears…
Read more →ICYMI: Here’s How You Can Get the 2020 Movies Unlimited DVD & Blu-ray Catalog!
Since 1978 the Movies Unlimited Catalog has been the definitive source of the latest and greatest titles available on home video. Over 40 years later and the catalog is still going strong, and the newest edition is now available! With…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: The Graduate
You know how this works. Below is a picture from a classic film — in this case, The Graduate — with a funny caption below it. We encourage you to add your own caption in the comments below. Also, a…
Read more →Guest Review: The North Avenue Irregulars
“Are you a minister or Batman??” Reverend Mike Hill (Edward Herrmann), the newly appointed minister at North Avenue Presbyterian Church, takes on the role of a crimefighter when he discovers that there is organized crime going on right in his…
Read more →“Joker” and More Must-See New Releases
There’s no kidding around when it comes to monstrous megahits making their DVD and Blu-ray debuts this week! From blockbusters to cult hits and beyond, here’s a rundown of the new releases you’ll be talking about this week! Joker (2019)…
Read more →The Godfather Part II: The Rise and Fall of a Big Man
In the early 80’s, Showtime broadcast what were at that time the only two The Godfather movies in chronological order. It was my first ever experience with the Godfather saga. For those of you who have never seen either, the…
Read more →Poll: Which of 2019’s Top-Grossing Films Was Your Favorite?
2019 was an incredible year for cinema. Once again the box office was dominated by huge popcorn flicks — everything from superhero sagas (Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far from Home, etc) to sequels (Frozen II) to spin-offs (Hobbs & Shaw). What…
Read more →“Rocky” Is the Story of a True Inspirational Hero
In today’s guest post, the great Jim Brymer looks at that most classic of underdog tales, Rocky: Sometimes life gets up and slaps you in the face, just to get your attention. The appeal of Rocky derives that appeal just…
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