“You like me, you really like me!” As if Sally Field wasn’t already lovable enough, she charmed the entire world when she accepted the Best Actress Award at for her performance in 1984’s Places in the Heart at the 57th…
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Because of Paul Newman‘s success with “H”-titled films, Ross MacDonald’s cool private eye Lew Archer became Lew Harper for this crisp whodunit. Engaged by flinty socialite Elaine Sampson (Lauren Bacall) to track down her missing millionaire husband, Harper (Newman) encounters…
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“To infinity and beyond!” Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story films have been such a global sensation because they are embedded with humor and heart — and increasingly rare thing in blockbusters. The movies breakout characters are Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) and…
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You’ve heard of Best Worst Movie, but for this weekend’s Oscar-themed Open Thread we want to know what Academy Award-winner for Best Picture you think is the worst. Is it Titanic? Forrest Gump? Crash? Not to say that these beloved…
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On a day when Hollywood is celebrating its biggest stars, we have some sad news to report. Actor David Ogden Stiers has died at the age of 75 at his home in Oregon following a battle with bladder cancer. Best…
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It’s hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Rain Man hit theaters. The Tom Cruise/Dustin Hoffman tale of redemption and brotherly love struck an emotional chord with audiences, becoming a blockbuster sensation — it was the biggest…
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In today’s guest post, Craig Pisani shares his thoughts on the controversy that marked last year’s Oscars ceremony: On March 4th, 2018 the 90th Academy Awards ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California and hosted…
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This Sunday night, the 90th Academy Awards will be broadcast from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. With The Post, Lady Bird, Get Out, Darkest Hour, Call Me By Your Name, The Shape of Water, Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing,…
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The Academy Awards are coming on Sunday, and there’s no shortage of star-power in this week’s new DVDs and Blu-rays. Along with a huge Oscars contender, these new releases also include a surprising action/comedy, some cult efforts, a collection of…
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Bingewatching is more popular than ever, and it’s easy to see why. There are few better ways to idle away the lazy weekend hours than by catching up with your favorite shows. (Or “stories” as I prefer to call them)….
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