Film Noir’s dark shadows weren’t confined to dim city streets, as suburban family man Dick Powell found out to his regret in Pitfall. Rick29 shines a light on the 1948 United Artists thriller, which co-starred Jane Wyman, Lizabeth Scott and Raymond Burr.
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MovieFanFare joins Forgotten Films’ 1984-Blog-a-thon fun with this appreciation of the crazy Cannon Film Group release about a telephone repairwoman who loves aerobics and gets possessed by the spirit of a dead ninja.
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Sixty-six years ago this week, moviegoers thrilled to Alfred Hitchcock’s unique crime drama Rope. If you weren’t one of them, don’t get hung up; we’ve got plenty of other notable film moments to share with you.
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Guest writer Todd Liebenow looks at the 1934 Warner Bros. drama Massacre, one of Hollywood’s first films to depict contemporary Native Americans life…but still featuring a white actor (Richard Barthelmess) in makeup as the Sioux protagonist.
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Writer/director Richard Linklater makes the experience of growing up especially authentic in “Boyhood,” in which we are able to observe the main character growing up–literally–right before our eyes.
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Known for his wide mouth and trademark yell, comedian Joe E. Brown was Warner Bros.’ top comedy star in the 1930s. Read about five of Brown’s films just out on DVD and learn about his life and career.
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To mark the opening of his new picture The Giver, MovieFanFare looks back at the career of star Jeff Bridges and wants you to vote for your top film role from the Oscar-winning actor’s resumé.
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Ever have one of those days when life gets you down and everything feels like you’re being overwhelmed? Guest writer Marsha Collock is here to offer her two-part remedy: good, comforting food and a good, comforting film.
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Woody Allen’s first film as writer/director/star, the crime comedy Take the Money and Run, debuted 45 years ago this week. It would be criminal if you missed the other key Hollywood historical moments we’ve listed for you inside.
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In the wake of Robin Williams’ death, film fans everywhere continue to remember the comedian/actor’s work. Today guest writer David Lobosco offers his list of the five most unforgettable movie performances by Williams.
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