It is, to borrow a phrase from one of his better-known movie roles, “inconceivable” that filmgoers of all ages aren’t familiar with at least the voice, if not the leprechaun-like face, of comedic mainstay Wallace Shawn. Fans of art films know…
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As most people know, Elvis Presley’s last feature film was in 1969 and he passed away eight years later. But what sort of movies might he have made if he hadn’t died? Let’s explore an alternate history of The King’s big-screen career post-1977.
Read more →January 9, 1931: Diminutive actor Edward G. Robinson creates a chilling persona in ruthless gangster “Rico” Bandello in Warner Bros.’ Little Caesar. January 4, 1954: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the right of film distributors to confine first-run engagements to…
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It’s not every year that picking a top 10 list becomes difficult. Usually, one scrambles just to come up with 10 quality releases. And this year seemed much of the same: a slog through the early part of 2009, a…
Read more →The party’s over. The year’s over. The decade’s over! Movie Irv, still hanging out at the Movie Buzz holiday party long after Sammy Claws and Brian B. have left the building, has decided to make up a list of his…
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It is, perhaps, appropriate that the friend and confidante of the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, should–like the man whose exploits he chronicled–also be the subject of several mysteries surrounding his personal life. Was Dr. John H. Watson born in England or, as…
Read more →January 1, 1900: French film pioneer Charles Pathé releases the historical re-enactment Episodes of the Transvaal War in Paris. December 31, 1903: Capital Execution is the first feature from what will be a thriving Danish film industry, until its decline…
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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! Everybody rallied around Uncle Billy …well, except for young Tommy (bottom, center) who realized he had lost…
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