Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Orson Welles. To honor the renowned writer/director/star, we’re offering this second look at a selection of six posters from his body of work. Let us know which you think is the most artistic or best sums up the film.
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The Declaration of Independence (1938): Caesar Rodney, Action Hero?
His Revolutionary War-era ride isn’t as famous as Paul Revere’s, but Delaware’s Caesar Rodney was the hero of an Oscar-winning–if not 100% accurate–1938 short. For the Shorts! Blogathon, MovieFanFare looks at Warner Bros.’ The Declaration of Independence.
Read more →Who’s Your Favorite Mother/Daughter Acting Dynasty?
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we’d like to know who your top mother/daughter actresses are. Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli; Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis; Tippi Hedren, Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson: this week’s quiz is all about the ladies.
Read more →This Week in Film History: 5/3/15
Hollywood’s iconic dance duo, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, made their final screen appearance together 66 years ago this week in MGM’s The Barkleys of Broadway. There are many more memorable moments from cinematic history to read about inside.
Read more →A Male Gaze at Barbarella
Her comic was controversial. Her movie’s a cult classic. Let’s have a new look at “Barbarella,” now that there’s lots of talk about putting other female heroes on the big screen.
Read more →Coming Attractions: DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May
Wondering what’s on the home video horizon for the merry month of May? We’ve got a sneak peek at upcoming releases, from Academy Award-winning dramas and hit comedies to vintage favorites starring Wallace Beery, Yul Brynner and, yes, Rowan and Martin.
Read more →Pat O’Brien Scores as the College Coach (1933)
Seven years before starring as Knute Rockne, All American, Pat O’Brien played another gridiron guru in College Coach. Guest writer Laura Grieve tackles the 1933 Warner Bros. pre-Code drama, which also features Dick Powell and Ann Dvorak.
Read more →Ten Things to Know About Bye Bye Birdie
To mark Ann-Margret’s 74th birthday today, we’re offering this classic look at 10 facts about one of the actress’s earliest and most popular films: the 1963 musical hit Bye Bye Birdie, also starring Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh.
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Orson Welles-Directed Feature Film?
He’s nearly as well known for his uncompleted film projects as for his finished ones, but Orson Welles still managed to forge a memorable body of work as a director. This week’s poll wants your vote for which feature film helmed by Welles is your favorite.
Read more →This Week in Film History: 4/26/15
One of the most powerful cinematic depictions of the horrors of war, the Oscar-winning All Quit on the Western Front, debuted 85 years go this week. Click here to read about even more memorable movie moments from days gone by.
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