In his opening to Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy wrote “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” They are also often funny in their own way, as well. Where would storytelling be without…
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Tom Stoppard Is Dead
Yes, I know that headline may come off as irreverent if not downright cheeky. I like to think that the writer who first came to prominence with his 1966 stageplay Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead would appreciate it. Tony- and…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite Bette Midler Film Role?
Today is December 1st, 2025, which means it’s Bette Midler’s 80th birthday (That’s right, the Divine Miss M is now the Divine Miss LXXX). Born in 1945 to a Jewish family in Honolulu, Midler briefly studied drama at the…
Read more →Under the Radar: New and Upcoming Releases You Shouldn’t Miss
Usually here at MovieFanFare we look back at the films from yesteryear: the film noir, the buddy comedy, the war movie, the western, the courtroom drama…well, you get the idea. Today I thought I’d write about some newer films that…
Read more →Where’s Huddles?: Hanna-Barbera’s Prime Time Football Fumble
This is Thanksgiving Week, which of course means we’re up to our shoulder pads in televised NFL and college gridiron contests. Football is considered by many to be America’s most popular sport. The list of pro football-themed TV series, however,…
Read more →Enjoy Black Friday Savings with This Movies Unlimited Coupon Code!
It’s the most wonderful (shopping) time of the year, and now you can save even more with this Movies Unlimited coupon code. All you have to do is purchase three or more in-stock DVDs or Blu-rays and enter “15OFF3” for…
Read more →Happy Thanksgiving from MovieFanFare!
Well, who says you have to eat turkey for dinner today? Certainly not the Addams Family. Whatever sort of meal you choose to enjoy (with relatives, friends, or on your own), the staff of MovieFanFare would like to wish you…
Read more →In Passing: Jimmy Cliff/Udo Kier
One was a Jamaican singer who became a leading figure in the reggae music genre. The other was a German-born actor who specialized in eccentric and horrific roles. You wouldn’t think that Jimmy Cliff and Udo Kier, both of whom…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite TV Sitcom Thanksgiving Episode?
When it comes to holidays that lend themselves to TV sitcom stories, Thanksgiving is right up there with Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and of course Festivus. Gathering your cast around a lavish feast is a surefire recipe for food-related slapstick…
Read more →Overlooked and Underrated: Five Films Worth Your Time
There are always some movies that fly under the radar of the general public, despite getting major buzz at the independent film festivals. Lost little gems. Some eventually receive their flowers and are discovered years later. Today we are…
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