In the 1960s, a groundbreaking approach to filmmaking emerged that would forever alter the course of cinema. Dubbed the “New Hollywood” movement, this was a period of transition when upstart talents arose to challenge and change the parameters of the…
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From music to mystery, TV to thrillers, the latest batch of new releases has a bit of something for every taste. Join us as we present this look at what incredible titles are hitting physical media this week! The Beatles:…
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For this latest Create-A-Caption we are having some fun with Martin Scorsese‘s 1990 masterpiece Goodfellas. Based on Nicholas Pileggi’s book “Wiseguy,” this violent and darkly funny gangster epic chronicles 25 years in the Mafia with real-life mobster Henry Hill (Ray…
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For this week’s poll, we are celebrating one of our greatest character actors: Joe Pesci. From Raging Bull to Home Alone to Goodfellas (for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor) to My Cousin Vinny to his…
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It’s fitting that the summer is unofficially underway, as the new releases are heating up. Cult flicks, recent theatrical efforts, and classics from the golden age of Hollywood are all showcased this week. Take a look at what releases you’ll…
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Mean Streets. Raging Bull. Taxi Driver. Goodfellas. The Departed. These are but a mere sampling of the many classic films of Martin Scorsese. With so many impactful motion pictures under his belt, he has become arguably the most beloved director…
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With apologies to any fans of The Godfather Part II out there, my all-time favorite mob movie is Goodfellas. Director Martin Scorsese‘s epic 1990 biopic of famed mobster-turned-informant Henry Hill (a never better Ray Liotta) chronicles the highs and lows…
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Actor, icon, and global treasure Robert De Niro turns 75 today. Has there been a more talented master of his field in contemporary Hollywood than De Niro? It seems unlikely. Looking over his filmography is like getting a refresher course…
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Whoosh! The minutes, hours, and days fly by so quickly in our fast-paced society that free time is as at premium. If you are a regular MovieFanFare reader, it’s probably a safe assumption that you enjoy watching films during your…
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There’s not a week that goes by that we don’t think about the work of Martin Scorsese. (In fact, our current poll is about what is arguably the director’s most entertaining film, Goodfellas). When Scorsese first exploded onto the scene…
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