If you’re moving slowly this morning, that’s understandable. Last night’s Oscars ceremony was a brutally long affair, punctuated by the baffling choice to have individuals introduce other individuals who then introduced awards, a random Eminem performance, an overlong plug for…
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For this latest Create-A-Caption we are focusing on Dog Day Afternoon (1975), the acclaimed drama in which Al Pacino turns in a tour-de-force performance as down-and-out New Yorker Sonny Wortzik, who─along with his pal Sal (John Cazale)─attempts a Brooklyn bank…
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Since it’s awards season, we thought that we’d honor some of the greatest winners and nominees in Hollywood history. We are currently having a sale celebrating these acclaimed films, and here are some selected titles that are now available for…
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Screenwriter, director and playwright Preston Sturges is a talent whose impact can still be felt in contemporary works. Having helped shape the screwball comedy format into a tried and true cinematic genre, Sturges had a knack for creating dialogue for…
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Mid-January is a weird, mellow time of the year. The holidays are gone, the weather and blah and there’s a general sense of ennui that floats listlessly through the grey days of winter. It’s no wonder then that so many…
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In the early 80’s, Showtime broadcast what were at that time the only two The Godfather movies in chronological order. It was my first ever experience with the Godfather saga. For those of you who have never seen either, the…
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In today’s guest post, the great Jim Brymer looks at that most classic of underdog tales, Rocky: Sometimes life gets up and slaps you in the face, just to get your attention. The appeal of Rocky derives that appeal just…
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The holiday season is officially underway! And we’ve got a stellar rundown of new Blu-rays and DVDs that you’ll definitely be thankful for. Check out the great titles that are now available! Angel Has Fallen (2019) With the physical wear…
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My personal favorite “disaster film” is 1972’s The Poseidon Adventure. This ensemble drama whose cast includes Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Roddy McDowall, Shelley Winters, and Stella Stevens (among many others), was adapted from Paul Gallico’s novel of the same name….
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We don’t need to tell you what a legend Humphrey Bogart is. By merely starring in Casablanca — a film many believe to be the best ever made — he gained immortality through his work. Never one to rest on…
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