During the early ’80s, filmmakers and friends Orson Welles and Henry Jaglom made lunches at Ma Maison a weekly ritual, and the substance of their chats–particularly the one-time wunderkind’s acerbic observations on the industry–are now in book form. We’ve saved you a seat.
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What’s Your Favorite Charlie Chaplin Feature Film?
One of Hollywood’s first and most enduring stars, Charlie Chaplin, is the subject of this week’s Move FanFare poll. Which of the actor/director’s feature films–with or without his “Little Tramp” character–is your favorite?
Read more →This Week In Film History, 07.21.13
It was exactly 15 years ago that Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks reminded us which was the Greatest Generation with the opening of the stunning World War II saga Saving Private Ryan. We’ve got even more nuggets from Tinseltown’s timeline on tap.
Read more →Musical Mondays: Summer Magic
Do you remember the Disney musical “Summer Magic?” Guest blogger Jessica Pickens does, and in this post she offers up her thoughts on the movie. Will you find it to be as, well, magical as she does? Read on to find out!
Read more →Wild Oates: The Wondrous Legacy Of Warren Oates
His popular acceptance with filmgoers was just ripening at the time of his too-early passing, and this craggy and compelling character star still fascinates three decades later. Check out our salute to the works of the one and only Warren Oates,
Read more →Who’s Your Favorite “Paycheck” Actor?
Liam Neeson just signed for a cool $20 million to star in “Taken 3.” Does this solidify the Oscar nominee’s identity as a “paycheck” actor? What’s that mean, you ask? Read on…
Read more →Remembering Lady and the Tramp (1955)
In today’s guest post, Melanie Simone shares her thoughts on the timeless fun and romance of Disney’s Lady and the Tramp (1955). Lady and the Tramp was the 15th animated film from Disney and the first animated movie to be filmed in the CinemaScope widescreen.
Read more →The Ending of The Graduate and the Open Silence
For no particular reason, I recently spent some time surfing through online notes on Shakespeare’s play Measure for Measure, and focused with interest on studies of the play’s “open silences.” The discussion I was breezing through concerned the climactic moments of the…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Lost In Translation
You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption.You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “Thank god I found you! You owe me $12.65 in cab fare.”
Read more →Who (or What) Is Your Favorite ’50s Film Alien?
This week’s Movie FanFare poll is truly “out of this world,” as we need your vote for the top ’50s sci-fi movie alien. From peaceful visitors to giant robots to gelatinous blobs, there’s something (or some Thing!) here for everyone.
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