Kenny Rogers, the music legend responsible for such crossover hits as “Coward of the County, “The Gambler,” “Lady,” and so many more, died on Friday, March 20th at the age of 81. For decades the bearded crooner was a staple…
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Gaslight: Madness Comes from Above
The scene is Grauman’s Chinese Theater. It is the 1945 Academy Awards presentation. Leo McCarey, et. al are running away with the statuettes, nearly sweeping every category for which the film was nominated. (Much to the dismay of Billy Wilder,…
Read more →It’s a Dog’s Life with the Benji 4-Movie Collection!
Beloved cinematic canine Benji always gives viewers a doggone good time. His family-friendly adventures are showcased in the new Benji: 4-Movie Collection, and we think you’ll be barking with joy over it! Here’s what is featured in this release: Benji…
Read more →What Are Your Top Five Favorite Films?
Here’s a fun midweek question for you: What are your top five favorite films of all time? This is a very tricky question to be sure. So much so, that when I was coming up with this post I had…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: The Quiet Man
In this latest Create-A-Caption, we are featuring the 1952 classic The Quiet Man. Director John Ford‘s Oscar-winning rouser stars John Wayne as Irish-born, American-raised ex-boxer Sean Thornton. Returning to Ireland to claim his family’s estate, Sean falls for and weds…
Read more →Happy St. Patrick’s Day from MovieFanFare!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! From all of us here at Movies Unlimited and MovieFanFare we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the richness of Irish culture and how it has impacted our lives. We also wanted to ask you…
Read more →The Latest DVD and Blu-ray New Releases Include “Jumanji: The Next Level”
There’s a lot of fantastic new releases making their Blu-ray and DVD debuts this week! Here’s a rundown of what movies you’ll want to add to your collection. Take a look! Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) The Jumanji video gamers…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite Kathryn Bigelow Film?
With films ranging from Point Break to The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow is one of Hollywood’s most underrated directors. With a kinetic style that combines rich human drama with jaw-dropping set pieces, Bigelow is an absolute creative force to be…
Read more →The Films of Joan Davis: A Slapstick Sensation
Joan Davis was a master of zany comedy. She was the feminine variant of Danny Kaye, Oscar Levant and Billy de Wolfe all rolled into one. But mostly she was uniquely Joan Davis: Rubber-faced, loose-limbed and shamelessly outrageous. A lost…
Read more →Poll: What’s your Favorite Max von Sydow Performance?
With a career ranging from The Seventh Seal to The Exorcist to Flash Gordon to Strange Brew, Max von Sydow always delivered an unforgettable performance. Equally skilled in delivering an acting tour de force in art films and blockbusters alike,…
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