June 16, 1916: The merger of Famous Players and Jesse Lasky Feature Play Co. brings together Lasky, Adolph Zukor and Samuel Goldfish (Goldwyn). June 13, 1935: RKO’s Becky Sharp is released, becoming the first feature film to be shot entirely…
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The Tree of Life (2011) Starring Sean Penn and Brad Pitt Movie Review
There are few things that get me (as Irv’s video producer) jazzed up to see a movie more than a hotly split critical reaction. And, much like the works of Lars von Trier (Oh, I guess it won’t be as fashionable…
Read more →Attack Of The Crab Monsters
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! “Stop calling me a wussie! If you’re so sure bringing appliances into the water with us is…
Read more →Poster Doppelgangers: Seven Up
If you’re a fan of movie posters that look strangely familiar you’ll be in seventh heaven here. I’ve got seven up for your consideration in this seventh installment of the Poster Doppelganger series. Enjoy! A Bloody Nightmare
Read more →Movie Poll: Who’s Your Pick for Best Movie Father
Bring On the James Bond Bad Guys
Guest blogger Blair Kramer writes: “Unfortunately you are just a stupid policeman…whose luck has run out!” “No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!” “Yes, give him his cigarettes! It won’t be the nicotine that kills you Mr. Bond!” “Search him from…
Read more →This Week In Film History 06.05.11
June 11, 1922: The “father of the documentary film,” Robert Flaherty, releases his greatest achievement, Nanook of the North. June 6, 1933: The first drive-in theater opens on a 10-acre site on Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden, N.J. Now Showing:…
Read more →My Weekend With Sidney Lumet And Sean Connery
Hello, film fans. We’re fresh off of the Memorial Day weekend, and yours truly needs to get something off of his chest. It has been almost two years now since the passing of industry luminary, Sidney Lumet, one of the…
Read more →Father of the Bride and a Reflection on Mid-Century Hollywood
Guest blogger The Lady Eve writes: During World War II Hollywood churned out popular pictures both entertaining and patriotic, bolstering home front morale and earning enormous box office receipts. Between 1942 and 1945, Americans were spending 23% of their recreation dollars…
Read more →No More B.S.!
If only. Don’t be fooled: The eighth and final season of Penn and Teller’s saucy and scintillating Showtime program may have made its appearance on home video just a short time ago, marking the end of the popular duo’s televised…
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