G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17. Do these make sense to you? Are you ever mystified by the ratings awarded by the MPAA? Hear what Movie Irv has to say about the current ratings system, and then rate his prescriptions in the comments.
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Schrader, Coppola, De Palma: When Film Brats Go Gray
Time was, they were the guys who were re-writing the rules. Lately, they’ve had to be the ones adjusting to the realities of sea changes to their industry and to their market. We’re looking at the latest efforts from Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, and Bran De Palma–which might have come to a theater near you.
Read more →Six Pix: High School
Six Pix presents a sextet of movie posters representing a particular actor/director/genre. You pick the one you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. See which posters make the grade in this Six Pix. Included…
Read more →How My Spiritual Journey Into 2001: A Space Odyssey Concluded Differently
Few movies have provoked as much discussion and debate on their meaning as has Stanley Kubrick’s landmark 1968 sci-fi tale 20001: A Space Odyssey. Guest writer Wayne P. shares his thoughts on how the film’s themes affected him.
Read more →Burstyn Points: A Consideration of Ellen Burstyn
It took till her middle years, in the dawn of the ’70s, for this Detroit native to become one of the hot actresses of the moment, and she continues burnishing a remarkable performing legacy to this day. We’re looking back at the full and varied career of Ellen Burstyn.
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Non-Musical Ginger Rogers Film?
She found on-screen fame as Fred Astaire’s dance partner, but Ginger Rogers was also an Oscar-winning actress adept at both comedy and drama. This week’s poll gives you the chance to pick your favorite from Ginger’s non-musical movies.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 09.08.13
It was 43 years ago this week that Joan Crawford closed her final big-screen career on a less than high note, with the “B” caveman shocker Trog. We’ve got even more wild things from Hollywood’s annals to share.
Read more →Remembering the 1970s TV Series “Family”
“Family” was one of the most talked about and influential TV shows of the 1970s. In this guest post, Melanie Simone examines the series’ legacy, and shines a light on a show that attempted to realistically portray what life in a typical nuclear family of the time was truly like.
Read more →Judy Garland: Dorothy Gale vs. Esther Blodgett
One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which portrayal was the best. The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite. But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each… The case for Dorothy Gale…
Read more →Scare Up Some Good Horror Movie Songs
Know what’s scary? How many good horror movie songs are out there. Scarier still is how well we expect you to do adding to this playlist of thriller tunes ranging in style from medieval to surf rock to lounge…
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