With Close Encounters of the Third Kind currently enjoying a 40th anniversary re-release in theaters, we wanted you to sound off about which of the following magical movies from Steven Spielberg was your favorite! And share your thoughts on all…
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For anyone possessing “a head for business and a bod for sin” and movie lovers in general, Working Girl is a delightful experience that touts the virtues of following your dreams. The 1988 smash comedy sensation stars Melanie Griffith as…
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“Two brothers trapped by murder. One hid behind his vowels, the other behind his badge.” That’s the tagline for True Confessions, a 1981 drama starring Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall. Despite the prestigious talent involved, the movie is rarely…
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With the country currently experiencing enormous excitement over Monday’s total eclipse of the sun, we thought we’d share with you our favorite pop culture depiction of the celestial event ever — the “Da Doo” song from 1986’s Little Shop of…
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On this date in 1982, Fast Times at Ridgemont High first hit theaters. Adapted from Cameron Crowe‘s book, this fast and funny look at Southern California teen life from high school to the mall is highlighted by Sean Penn‘s performance…
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As we quietly hope that the proposed remake goes away, our thoughts turn to the excellent 1986 version of Little Shop of Horrors. Proving just how multi-talented he truly is, director Frank Oz transformed the Off-Broadway musical (itself based on…
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As regular readers of MovieFanFare will tell you, we have rather ambiguous feelings about Internet holidays. Some, such as May the Fourth Be With You and the upcoming National Classic Movie Day are a great way for the online community…
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The 1980s were a great time for movie comedies. But can you pick your favorite funnyman from the era? That’s what we want to know in this week’s poll, featuring such mirthful men as Eddie Murphy, John Candy, and more….
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A lot of people will tell you that the even-numbered Star Trek films are fantastic while the odd-numbered entries are nearly unwatchable pieces of junk. For many, none of the movies perpetuate that myth more than Star Trek V: The Final Frontier….
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Movie Music Video is a an occasional look at, well, notable music videos from film soundtracks. This debut column examines an obscure (yet totally amazing) clip from the mid-1980s. Eddy Grant’s 1982 hit “Electric Avenue” may have told us all how to…
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