It’s been 74 years since Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce first prowled the London Fog as Holmes and Watson. We’ll clue you in on more essential events in the annals of celluloid, from Johnny Weissmuller’s first jungle cry as Tarzan to the last dance for Jimmy Cagney.
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The Evolution of the Movie Caveman
Take a trip back to the Dawn of Time, as Movie FanFare looks at the history (pre-history?) of caveman cinema, from silent comedies with Chaplin and Keaton to Raquel Welch in a fur bikini and to such serious dramas as Quest for Fire and Iceman.
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Anaconda
You know the drill. Above is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section!
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The Lawless (1950)
The Lawless,starring Gail Russell and Macdonald Carey, is a 1950 drama about the plight of immigrant California fruit pickers. Laura G offers up her view on this classic also released under the title The Dividing Line.
Read more →Margaret Hamilton: Wickedly Wonderful
There was more to the world of Margaret Hamilton than her iconic turn as the aquaphobic Wicked Witch of the West in 1939’s The Wizard of Oz. Learn about the life of the sharp-featured character actress who, when not frightening young moviegoers, was educating them as a kindergarten teacher!
Read more →Susan Sarandon: Annie Savoy vs. Louise Sawyer
Annie Savoy Vs. Louise Sawyer. We would like to know what Susan Sarandon character is the most memorable or simply your favorite
Read more →You Can’t Keep a Good Wolf Man Down!
When the moon is full and bright…guest blogger Blair Kramer bays his appreciation for the Wolf Man! Not just any Wolf Man, however, but the one and only Lon Chaney Jr. and his many outings as the hirsute horror!
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Steve Carell Film Performance?
Remember Steve Carell as Brick Tamland in the comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy? Or how about Dan from the movie Dan in Real Life? This week would like to know What’s Your Favorite Steve Carell Film Performance? Vote today.
Read more →Peggy Cummins: Underrated Performer of the Week
Guest blogger Rick 29 presents his pick for the Underrated Performer of the Week: Peggy Cummins, the Welsh actress best known for “Gun Crazy” and “Curse of the Demon.” Did you know she was the original choice to star in Forever Amber?
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