Silvana Mangano was a beautiful and talented actress who was popular in Italian films of the 1950s, when Italy was going through its post-war film renaissance. This sensuous bombshell ascended to stardom after a sizzling performance in the drama Bitter…
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There’s no talent in showbiz quite like David Lynch. The dark and disturbing visions of the writer/director have captivated audiences since his infamous head-scratcher Eraserhead redefined cinema upon its release in 1977. Although Lynch often gets pigeonholed as a creator…
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As our country commemorates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. today, we encourage you to take the time to watch 2014’s Selma. The gripping fact-based drama chronicles King, Jr.’s historic 1965 attempt to help secure equal rights…
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When I was a kid/young man in the late 70’s I was into the concepts of anything that bordered on the bizarre. I read with avid interest anything I could get my hands on on UFOs, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness…
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For this week’s poll, we want to know what your favorite film from that versatile everyman Kevin Costner is. Vote below, and be sure to share your thoughts on all things Costner-related in the comments!
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Today is a huge day for celebrity birthdays. James Earl Jones turns 89. Jim Carrey turns 58. And the legendary Betty White is 98 today. For a jaw-dropping 81 years she has been entertaining audiences, and the world has truly…
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My first introduction to John Carpenter was with Escape from New York. I instantly became a Carpenter fan. Over the ensuing years, I made a point to go see each new movie that Carpenter put out. It is curious then…
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Screenwriter, director and playwright Preston Sturges is a talent whose impact can still be felt in contemporary works. Having helped shape the screwball comedy format into a tried and true cinematic genre, Sturges had a knack for creating dialogue for…
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Today we’ve been celebrating the 1980s here on MovieFanfare, and when you think of that decade, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial quickly comes to mind. We’ve taken a still from Steven Spielberg‘s blockbuster and given it the Create-A-Caption treatment. We encourage you…
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Mid-January is a weird, mellow time of the year. The holidays are gone, the weather and blah and there’s a general sense of ennui that floats listlessly through the grey days of winter. It’s no wonder then that so many…
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