In the 1960s, a groundbreaking approach to filmmaking emerged that would forever alter the course of cinema. Dubbed the “New Hollywood” movement, this was a period of transition when upstart talents arose to challenge and change the parameters of the…
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Great Movie Scenes: Indiana Jones’ Boulder Run in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”
Running away from a gigantic boulder early in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones (played by the eternally cool Harrison Ford) established himself as a, well, cinematic rock star. Sorry, that is an absolutely terrible joke, but you’ve got…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Raiders of the Lost Ark
If adventure has a name, it must be…Create-A-Caption! For this week’s feature, we are focusing on the 1981 action classic Raiders of the Lost Ark. Harrison Ford stars as adventurer/archeologist Indiana Jones in Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ pulse-pounding tribute…
Read more →How Did Audiences Respond to Star Wars in 1977? Find Out Here!
Time travel is possible. Think about it for a second. Thanks to the magic of the Internet, you can experience things you either weren’t around for the first time or want to go and relive. With the May the Fourth…
Read more →An “Indiana Jones” Collection Leads Off This Week’s New Releases
Lately we’ve been talking a lot about summer blockbusters on MovieFanFare, and can you blame us? There is an excitement to seeing a huge budget film packed with thrills, stunts and excitement that is unlike any other moviegoing experience. The…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite Star Wars Movie?
Since today is May 4th (as in “May the Fourth Be With You”) we wanted to give you the opportunity to once again vote for your favorite movie set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Which…
Read more →Songs from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: The Star Wars Musical That Never Was
I’ve got a bad feeling about this. The late 1990s were a dark time for Star Wars fans. The release of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace had audiences realizing that George Lucas’ outer space saga was far from…
Read more →The Kevin Bacon Chiller “You Should Have Left” and More New Releases
Spanning over 100 years of film history, the titles showcased in this week’s new releases features incredible movies anchored by compelling performances from Hollywood heavyweights. Take a look at what new releases are now available. You Should Have Left (2020)…
Read more →Poll: Who’s Your Favorite Character from the “Indiana Jones” Films?
What would the summer movie season be without Indiana Jones? The four theatrical features — Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
For this week’s Create-A-Caption, we are sending you into hyperspace as we celebrate the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi. Specifically, we are showcasing a huge moment towards the end of the movie. So,…
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