Released on December 23, 1951, The African Queen (based on the C.S. Forester novel of the same name) is a cinematic masterpiece that is highlighted by unforgettable lead performances from Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Directed by John Huston, this…
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Another week, another Internet holiday. This time, we are talking about National Twilight Zone Day — a celebration of Rod Serling‘s groundbreaking 1959-64 anthology series. The show continues to remain a part of the pop culture conversation all of these…
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It’s a bit of a light week new release wise, with the highlight being the latest installment in the Fifty Shades of Grey saga. But what these offerings lack in quantity, they more than make up for in quality, with…
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For this week’s Create-A-Caption, we are focusing on the 1984 blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. A darker (and at times, sillier) outing than Raiders of the Lost Ark, the movie featured scenes of shocking violence that, along…
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The 1980s were a great time for movie comedies. But can you pick your favorite funnyman from the era? That’s what we want to know in this week’s poll, featuring such mirthful men as Eddie Murphy, John Candy, and more….
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There are certain films that one of never tires of. These are movies that become more than just entertainment, they become a part of who we are. As someone who loves watching movies, loves writing about movies, loves thinking about…
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On this day in 1901, legendary movie icon Gary Cooper was born. To celebrate what would have been the actor’s 116th birthday, we wanted to share with you the above footage from the 33rd Academy Awards in 1961 in which…
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The Delambre family suffers from a curse, the curse that affects all practitioners of strange science in the Hollywood film world. Of course, usually that’s only limited to one generation, but since Hollywood has an affinity for milking a topic…
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It’s finally Friday! Pat yourselves on the back for making it through another week. Better still, sit back and enjoy a movie or two (or ten!) this weekend. There’s plenty of new releases now available, and here’s the best of…
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Editor’s note: The following article appeared on MovieFanFare back in July of 2009. It is being re-run today as part of our May the Fourth Be With You celebrations. In the summer of 1999, Star Wars geeks (myself included) and…
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