So where did disaster movies get their start? If you are thinking Irwin Allen, I suggest you are off by a few years. The High and the Mighty predates any of his films by two decades. In fact the classic Airport (which…
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Stuart Gordon, the cult film auteur/showbiz everyman, died earlier this week at the age of 72. Best known for his 1985 Lovecraftian effort Re-Animator, Gordon was also a creative force to be reckoned with in Chicago’s Theater scene — working…
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On my list of acts that I hope to see in concert before they stop touring altogether is Meat Loaf. Meat Loaf is the stage name of Marvin Lee Aday, a vocalist who is better known for his long songs,…
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It’s Tuesday again, which means that the time has come for another overview of the latest titles to hit Blu-ray and DVD! And what an assortment we’ve got for you now. From a recent Oscar-nominated fave to the farewell season…
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In this guest post, Constance Metzinger shares her thoughts on the 1962 adaptation of The Prince and the Pauper. Mark Twain had a knack for writing stories that appealed to the common people, especially to children. Most everyone has at…
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The Conversation is Francis Ford Coppola‘s intense study of Harry Caul (Gene Hackman), a surveillance expert who tapes a conversation shared by a young couple in San Francisco’s Union Square. As Caul comes to believe the recording may lead to…
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Kenny Rogers, the music legend responsible for such crossover hits as “Coward of the County, “The Gambler,” “Lady,” and so many more, died on Friday, March 20th at the age of 81. For decades the bearded crooner was a staple…
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The scene is Grauman’s Chinese Theater. It is the 1945 Academy Awards presentation. Leo McCarey, et. al are running away with the statuettes, nearly sweeping every category for which the film was nominated. (Much to the dismay of Billy Wilder,…
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Beloved cinematic canine Benji always gives viewers a doggone good time. His family-friendly adventures are showcased in the new Benji: 4-Movie Collection, and we think you’ll be barking with joy over it! Here’s what is featured in this release: Benji…
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Here’s a fun midweek question for you: What are your top five favorite films of all time? This is a very tricky question to be sure. So much so, that when I was coming up with this post I had…
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