Neil Simon was pretty much box office gold in his heyday of the seventies. A playwright by trade, of course, but many of his Broadway productions eventually made their way to the big screen, including such fondly remembered films like The…
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During a recent rewatch of David Lynch‘s film adaptation of Dune — which itself is frankly somewhat of an undertaking — we noticed something that we never paid attention to before: House Atreides has a pet pug. The cuddly…
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It’s one of the most familiar tropes in storytelling — the tale of a boy and his dog. One of the first films to truly capture the magic of this special bond was 1943’s Lassie Come Home, and the world…
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Zoinks! Today for our Dog Days of Summer Week, we pose a very difficult question — which character do you prefer, Snoopy or Scooby-Doo? This is not an easy query to answer as these two characters are easily the most…
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Recent features and Hollywood classics intermingle in another stellar week of DVD and Blu-ray new releases. You’ll want to set aside some free time to make sure you watch all of these wonderful offerings! The Hustle Riotous, gender-reversed updating of…
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One of Hollywood’s most maverick spirits has left us. Acclaimed writer/actor/director Peter Fonda died of lung cancer at his Los Angeles home on August 16th. A trailblazing force of cinema and one of the titans of the New Hollywood movement,…
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With The Wizard of Oz celebrating its 80th anniversary this week, the movie will once again be thrilling audiences. Not that it ever stopped. Since 1939, the beloved musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum‘s childhood favorite continues to prove its…
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Even though the season is winding down, the temperatures out there are still scorching. Which means its the perfect time to bring back MovieFanFare’s Dog Days of Summer Week. Beginning Sunday, August 18th and running through the 24th, this will…
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The Shout Factory label is well known for presenting masterful home video releases of contemporary cult favorites. Their winning streak continues with a trio of amazing new releases that lovers of offbeat cinema will jump at the chance of adding…
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We’re off to see the Wizard for this week’s poll! For 80 years The Wizard of Oz has been enchanting audiences with its music and magic. But perhaps the most unforgettable aspect of the film is its beloved characters. So…
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