Max von Sydow

“The Northman,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and More New Releases!

06.09.22 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Adrian Zmed, Alec Guinness, Alexander Skarsgård, Anthony Quinn, Anya Taylor-Joy, Björk, Bruce Willis, Burt Reynolds, Chad Michael Murray, Chris Pine, Claes Bang, Claude Rains, Danny Elfman, David Lean, Didi Conn, Donald Pleasence, Ethan Hawke, Eve Arden, Graham Greene, Hedy Lamarr, Herve Villéchaize, Jack Hawkins, Jackie Cooper, James Stewart, John Saxon, José Ferrer, Judy Garland, Keenan Wynn, Kiefer Sutherland, Lana Turner, Lena Headey, Lorna Luft, Max von Sydow, Maxwell Caulfield, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, Omar Sharif, Peter O'Toole, Rhea Perlman, Robert Walker, Tab Hunter, Theodore Bikel, Vincente Minnelli, Warner Archive Collection, Willem Defoe | no comments

With summer prepped to begin momentarily, the weather is going to be heating up. Fear not though movie lovers, as we’ve got a rundown of the new releases that will keep you cool in the sultry months ahead. This week…

This Week’s New Releases Include “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” and “Thundarr the Barbarian”

04.08.21 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Billy Wilder, Bob Newhart, Boris Karloff, Brian Dennehy, Cedric the Entertainer, Damon Wayans Jr., Dario Argento, Jason Isaacs, Julia Ormond, Julie Andrews, Kristin Wiig, Lucy Hale, Mark Strong, Max von Sydow, Susan Hayward, Thundarr the Barbarian, Tony Curtis, Van Heflin, Walter Matthau, Warner Archive Collection, Wendi McLendon-Covey | no comments

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

There’s a compelling batch of new releases this week that span from an uproarious comedy to a cult TV cartoon to an underrated gem featuring some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and beyond. Take a look at the new DVDs and…

Poll: Who’s Your Favorite Character from David Lynch’s 1984 Sci-Fi Classic “Dune”?

09.14.20 | Jon Morgereth | Tags: 1980s Films, cult classics, David Lynch, Frank Herbert, Kyle McLachlan, Max von Sydow, Patrick Stewart, Sting | 2 comments

Since the release of the theatrical trailer for Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune remake last week, interest has been reignited in David Lynch‘s 1984 take on Frank Herbert‘s sprawling, seminal sci-fi tale. So for this week’s poll, we thought we’d get your…

Poll: What’s your Favorite Max von Sydow Performance?

03.12.20 | Jon Morgereth | Tags: Conan the Barbarian, Dune, Flash Gordon, Hannah and Her Sisters, Max von Sydow, Never Say Never Again, Shutter Island, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Strange Brew, The Exorcist, Three Days of the Condor | 5 comments

With a career ranging from The Seventh Seal to The Exorcist to Flash Gordon to Strange Brew, Max von Sydow always delivered an unforgettable performance. Equally skilled in delivering an acting tour de force in art films and blockbusters alike,…

Create-A-Caption: The Seventh Seal

03.10.20 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Ingmar Bergman, Max von Sydow, The Seventh Seal | 4 comments

As we continue to celebrate the life of legendary actor Max von Sydow, we thought we’d take a look back at The Seventh Seal. Ingmar Bergman‘s most acclaimed film is a haunting allegory set in the Middle Ages, where a…

“Flash Gordon” vs the Merciless Megalomaniac from Mongo

03.09.20 | Jim Brymer | Tags: Cult Films, Flash Gordon, Lorenzo Semple Jr., Max von Sydow, Melody Anderson, Mike Hodges, Peter Wyngarde, Sam Jones, Throwback Thursday, Topol | 2 comments

To commemorate the passing of Max von Sydow, we are reprinting this guest post from 2018. We will have much more on the legendary actor’s life and work throughout the week here on MovieFanFare: “Flash! Aaah! Savior of the Universe!…

“Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood” Leads This Week’s Star-Packed New Releases

12.10.19 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Ann Dvorak, Bill Hader, Bill Skarsgård, Brad Pitt, Bruce Dern, Criterion Collection, Don Adams, Ed Begley Jr., Emile Hirsch, Fritz Lang, Geena Davis, Hallmark Channel, Harvey Keitel, James McAvoy, Jeanne Moreau, Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Chastain, John Travolta, Kurt Russell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lou Gossett Jr., Luke Perry, Margot Kidder, Max von Sydow, Paul Schrader, Quentin Tarantino, Richard Donner, Richard Pryor, Russell Crowe, Sam Neill, Seth MacFarlane, Sienna Miller, Sonny Chiba, Virginia Mayo, William Hurt, Wim Wenders, Yaphet Kotto | no comments

We’re in the thick of holiday craziness right now. By this point you probably need a break, if only for a few hours, from the seasonal hustle and bustle. So why not take a few hours off and check out…

“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” Leads a Turbocharged Week of New Releases

11.05.19 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Ali MacGraw, Amanda Seyfried, Chuck Connors, Claire Bloom, Dennis Haysbert, Dwayne Johnson, Elisabeth Moss, Ethan Hawke, Film Noir, Gary Cole, Helen Mirren, Idris Elba, Jack Klugman, Jaclyn Smith, James Mason, Jason Statham, Kathy Baker, Kevin Costner, Max von Sydow, Melissa McCarthy, Milo Ventimiglia, Patti LaBelle, Richard Benjamin, Sam Shepard, Sterling Hayden, Susan Lucci, The Hallmark Channel, Tiffany Haddish | 1 comment

With the holiday season sneaking up on us, the major studios are looking to release some huge hits just in time for the celebrations. From blockbusters to Yuletide fare, film noir to family fun, these DVDs and Blu-rays will put…

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