The brief love affair between “It girl” Clara Bow and actor Gilbert Roland is the focus of today’s guest post by writer Marsha Collock. Will their brief romance pull on your heartstrings? Read on and find out for yourself!
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Six Pix: Rock Feature Films
Six Pix presents a sextet of movie posters representing a particular actor/director/genre. You pick the one you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. Pump up the volume with this Six Pix! Included are: Viva…
Read more →What’s the Best “Best Picture“ Winner from the 1930s?
MovieFanFare kicks off our annual spotlight on the Academy Awards by asking for your pick for the top Best Picture winner from the 1930s. We’re not sure which film will come out ahead, but statistically there’s a 30% chance it’ll be a Clark Gable film
Read more →This Week in Film History, 01.19.14
It’s been 61 years since Frank Sinatra signed the career-salvaging deal for the performance that brought him an Oscar, as Maggio in From Here to Eternity. We’ve got lots more coo-coo cinema history to share.
Read more →Musical Monday: Seven Sweethearts (1942)
Kick off your week with today’s guest post from Jessica Pickens that looks back at the classic MGM musical Seven Sweethearts.
Read more →Create-a-Caption: The Harvey Girls (1946)
You know the drill. Below is a photo from the 1946 MGM classic The Harvey Girls with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! They hadn’t heard the term “white slave trade” before…but…
Read more →Scandal (One) Sheets: Exploitation Cinema Landmarks
Shocking scandal? Numbing tragedy? Odds are that the project’s already in development. We’re taking a look at some of the more famous–or infamous–exploitation flicks that have made their way to the marquee.
Read more →Riding the Lost Highway to WTF Cinema
WTF happened to WTF Movies? Indie producer/filmmaking guru Ted Hope’s lament about the absence of films plumbing our subconscious led me to reflect on my own affection for Cinema That Dares.
Read more →47 Ronin: A Contrarian Takes Bun and Bu to Critics
Join our guest blogger, an Asian cinema expert and contrarian when it comes to “47 Ronin,” as he reviews Keanu Reeves’ not-so-well-received samurai saga.
Read more →Six Pix: Stephen King
Six Pix presents a sextet of movie posters representing a particular actor/director/genre. You pick the one you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. how novel are Stephen King’s movie posters? Find out in this Six Pix!
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