Now that every human being alive has seen the final Harry Potter installment (well, almost every human being, he admitted sheepishly), as well as the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Green Lantern (I liked it, so sue me), Super…
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Fort Apache (1948): Classic Movie Review
Movie Review of the 1948 classic Fort Apache: Director: John Ford Writers: Frank S. Nugent, James Warner Bellah Photography: Archie Stout, William H. Clothier Editor: Jack Murray Cast: John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, John Agar, Ward Bond, Pedro Armendáriz,…
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Dracula
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! The good doctor was mesmerized by Dracula’s advanced arthritis.
Read more →Meeting Raoul: A Look at the New Bio of Director Raoul Walsh
When I was young, I used to stay up all hours of the night to watch They Died with Their Boots on, the Errol Flynn/General Custer biopic. While now I realize its depiction of a heroic General George Armstrong Custer…
Read more →The Major and the Minor: Classic Movie Review
Guest blogger Brandie Ashe presents a look at 1942’s The Major and the Minor, starring Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland: The film is a must-see, if only for the slightly disturbing sexual undertones that inevitably make the uninitiated viewer squirm…
Read more →This Week In Film History, 07.31.11
August 6, 1926: The first film released with Vitaphone sound, Warner Bros.’ Don Juan, features sound effects and an orchestral score. July 31, 1928: Audiences first hear MGM mascot Leo the Lion’s mighty roar with the studio’s first sound film,…
Read more →Tell Us About Your Film Favorites!
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday MovieFanFare presents special guests sharing their views on movies both classic and modern. Have you ever wanted to be given the opportunity to contribute to this site. Here’s your chance! We are currently seeking guest…
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Have you seen the trailer for the fourth Mission: Impossible film? Many fans of both the original television series and film series star Tom Cruise might be forgiven for heaving a sigh as the chaotic action explodes across the screen—hammering…
Read more →Mike Cahill & Brit Marling Explore Another Earth
It was at Georgetown University where Brit Marling, Mike Cahill and Zal Batmanglij met. Marling and Cahill were studying economics; Batmanglij archeology. But all three were drawn to the performing arts, with Brit eventually taking on theater arts as a…
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