Now that the summer movie season is here, we find ourselves thinking about blockbuster movie franchises. One of the best is Steven Spielberg and George Lucas‘ Indiana Jones films. (Four to date, though a fifth, in which Harrison Ford is…
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Steven Spielberg‘s E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial is one of the most beloved films of the 1980s (if not all time). While it seems unthinkable now, by no means was the film a guaranteed hit when it first hit theaters in…
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Back in 1976, Jaws-related mania had so impacted every aspect of modern life that you weren’t even free from the feeding frenzy on the dance floor. Just when you thought you were safe at the disco came Lalo Schifrin‘s dance…
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Are you ready to play? Well, press play, actually, because you’re going to want to watch this week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases ASAP! This week’s offerings include Steven Spielberg’s latest blockbuster, a John Carpenter cult classic, an assortment of 1990s…
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It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since Saving Private Ryan was released. Director Steven Spielberg‘s touching and realistic effort ranks among the best WWII pictures ever made, thanks in no small part to a stellar…
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If adventure has a name…it must be Create-A-Caption! This week, our Create-A-Caption focuses on the 1981 blockbuster smash Raiders of the Lost Ark. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas‘ rousing adventure introduced the world to archaeologist/adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), and…
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This week’s Create-A-Caption has some fun with The Post, the Tom Hanks/Meryl Streep drama about the Washington Post and the Pentagon Papers, the classified government study that detailed the true scope–and likelihood of success–of America’s involvement in Vietnam. It’s an…
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From a riveting true story to a Soviet film classic, this week’s new releases span the scope of cinema — showcasing the diverse and wonderful world of film. Take a look at what DVDs and Blu-rays are now available. The…
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Steven Spielberg‘s current success with Ready Player One proves that the powerhouse director still knows a thing or two about tapping into the pop culture zeitgeist. Arguably his most beloved film, with apologies to Jaws fanatics everywhere, is 1982’s E.T.:…
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Steven Spielberg‘s Ready Player One is currently thrilling audiences thanks to its stunning visuals and countless nostalgic references. Largely set in virtual reality, the film owes much to not only films of the 1980s, but other works like The Shining…
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