“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.
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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 →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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Get ready for the start of the football season with this guest post from Craig Pisani that examines the uplifting underdog film Rudy, starring Sean Astin and Jon Favreau.
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She’s best-known as the intrepid Ripley from the Alien film franchise, but in this week’s Movie Poll we’d like to know which of three-time Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver’s other screen roles is your personal favorite.
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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 Jim Morrison…
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It was exactly 90 years ago this week that Lon Chaney debuted one of his most memorable make-ups with his performance as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We’ve got more celluloid anniversaries to ring in.
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There are bigger dangers in New York’s subway system than panhandlers and missed connections, as Rick29 proves in his look at the 1974 suspense ride The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, starring Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw.
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It’s Labor Day! So celebrate the holiday by watching one of your favorite career-based flicks. Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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Whether he was a song-and-dance man, a romantic lead, a family film star, or a TV dad, Fred MacMurray delighted audiences for more than 40 years. MovieFanFare marks his birthday with a look at this beloved and versatile actor.
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