Since winning a Best Director Academy Award first time out for 1980’s Ordinary People, Robert Redford has become as popular behind the camera as before it. Which of Redford’s directorial works is your favorite?
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Melanie Simone returns to MovieFanFare with her look at the timeless Disney classic, Fantasia. Swept up in the film’s stunning visuals and ground-breaking use of classical music, Simone
reflects upon its enduring legacy.
It was exactly 45 years ago that Barbra Streisand made one of history’s splashiest screen debuts, reprising her Broadway triumph–and ultimately landing the Oscar–with her portrayal of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. We’ve got more
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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! Co-workers again humiliated Stanley with the dribble-cup gag.
Read more →G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17. Do these make sense to you? Are you ever mystified by the ratings awarded by the MPAA? Hear what Movie Irv has to say about the current ratings system, and then rate his prescriptions in the comments.
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Time was, they were the guys who were re-writing the rules. Lately, they’ve had to be the ones adjusting to the realities of sea changes to their industry and to their market. We’re looking at the latest efforts from Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, and Bran De Palma–which might have come to a theater near you.
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Six Pix presents a sextet of movie posters representing a particular actor/director/genre. You pick the one you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. See which posters make the grade in this Six Pix. Included…
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Few movies have provoked as much discussion and debate on their meaning as has Stanley Kubrick’s landmark 1968 sci-fi tale 20001: A Space Odyssey. Guest writer Wayne P. shares his thoughts on how the film’s themes affected him.
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It took till her middle years, in the dawn of the ’70s, for this Detroit native to become one of the hot actresses of the moment, and she continues burnishing a remarkable performing legacy to this day. We’re looking back at the full and varied career of Ellen Burstyn.
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She found on-screen fame as Fred Astaire’s dance partner, but Ginger Rogers was also an Oscar-winning actress adept at both comedy and drama. This week’s poll gives you the chance to pick your favorite from Ginger’s non-musical movies.
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