A few years ago, during the Christmas season, I had the rather extraordinary experience of seeing Mallory Lewis star in her lovely “one-woman” variety show, with that great American kids-TV icon, Lambchop. Happily, Lewis–also a talented writer and television producer–is…
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The Fabulous Baker: A Consideration of Carroll
Emergent Hollywood sex goddess of the ’50s and ’60s, favorite woman-in-peril for devotees of Italian giallo cinema, Carroll Baker forged a remarkable resume during a long and often turbulent screen career. We’re looking back at some of her most torrid triumphs.
Read more →Deanna Durbin: Universal’s Singing Sweetheart
MovieFanFare would like to pay tribute to Deanna Durbin, the highest paid actress of the 1940s. She walked away from Hollywood at age 27, leaving behind a film legacy of classic musicals, including the 1936 musical Three Smart Girls.
Read more →Marilyn Monroe: Lorelei Lee vs. Sugar Kane
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…
Read more →Viva Vigoda!
He’s immediately recognizable to fans of The Godfather, Barney Miller, and Conan O’Brien, and he’s had thirty years practice at letting us know he’s still around. We didn’t have to “Fish” for compliments to iconic character player Abe Vigoda.
Read more →Shirley Temple: Hollywood’s Biggest Little Princess
One of the most beloved icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age, former child star Shirley Temple, passed away on February 10th at the age of 85. MovieFanFare remembers the curly-haired moppet whose unflappable presence made her a top box-office draw in Depression-era America.
Read more →The Road to Knots Landing Via No Down Payment
Guest blogger Nell Musolf writes: One of my all-time favorite television shows is the prime-time soap opera, Knots Landing. As a matter of fact, one of my few claims to fame is that I never missed an episode during the…
Read more →Who’s Your Favorite ’40s B-Western Cowboy?
Okay, pardners, this week we’re hankerin’ to hear who you think the best B-western star of the 1940s was. Mosey on over and cast your vote for Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hoplaong Cassidy, or other Saturday matinee heroes.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 04.28.13
It was exactly 75 years ago, that a nameless, manic cartoon rabbit–soon to evolve into Bugs Bunny–made his screen debut tormenting Porky Pig in the short Porky’s Hare Hunt. That’s not all of the movie milestones we have to share with you folks.
Read more →Chicks Dig Guys Who “Ride the Wild Surf”
Hey all you cool cats! Check out this review of a surf classic. It’s the in sound from the way out, Daddy-O!
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