Richard Lester was the guy who captured the heyday of The Beatles in A Hard Day’s Night and Help!, two films that showcased the group’s spirit, energy, talent and sense of humor. But today, the 79-year-old filmmaker lives a quiet…
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Many years ago, my then-girlfriend confided in passing that the reference being made by the jokey character name “Charles Pfister Krane” from the Laverne & Shirley episode “Citizen Krane” had sailed right over her head because she had never seen…
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All of a sudden, Philadelphia is the movie capitol of the world, with two major festivals to its credit. Some back story is in order. A few years ago a group of film fans had a rift with Ray Murray,…
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Last week, Movie FanFare ran a poll asking readers to vote for their favorite “cult classic” film. Not surprisingly, The Rocky Horror Picture Show came out of the gate strong and has a comfortable lead on such worthies as George Romero’s…
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Guest blogger Priscilla writes: How would you do without the electric lights to which you are so accustomed? What if you had only fires and gas lights to see by after sundown? Even better – or more terrifying – what…
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Ground Control to Duncan Jones… Ground Control to Duncan Jones… Duncan Jones, the son of rock icon David Bowie, is obsessed with science fiction. In a good way. With a background in making commercials. Jones, 39, made his 2009 directing…
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You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “Don’t be such a softy. Dames love tough guys, so go and tell her… hey!—pop tarts are on…
Read more →April 7, 1927: Upon the centenary of the military leader’s death, director Abel Gance releases an epic achievement, the landmark Napoleon. April 4, 1958: Cheryl Crane, 14-year-old daughter of Lana Turner, fatally stabs her mother’s lover, tough guy gangster Johnny…
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Guest blogger Will Silver writes: This may be one of the hardest reviews I’ve ever written. Above all, I want to do justice to the film and to the memory of the Fightin’ First, The Big Red One. Like never…
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