“Film noir” is a term that movie marketers have pinned to practically every film involving crime or suspense that was shot in black-and-white during the 1950s. While some of the labeling has been downright silly, such as the case with…
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This review is part of the Boris Karloff Blogathon; fans are invited to survey the entire series of contributions here! “Today, there is a crying need for a new…socially conscious novel to shake up the complacent public about the high…
Read more →November 29, 1939: The legendary rivalry between gossip queens Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons begins when Parsons is scooped on the divorce of James Roosevelt. November 25, 1940: Voiced by Mel Blanc, Woody Woodpecker laughs his way into cartoon fame…
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So, even Nicolas Cage is apparently having his share of financial difficulties. Will the release of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans—a controversial non-remake-remake of Abel Ferrara’s blistering 1992 crime drama—provide Cage with a much-needed morale booster? Has the…
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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! Sure, it was just Discover magazine and not Playboy. But he wasn’t taking any chances after Mom…
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A while back our own Brian Sieck blogged about Chick Flicks and—despite its negative connotation—how dudes should at least try to embrace them. All the films Brian mentioned (Dirty Dancing, Love Actually, An Affair to Remember, The Notebook) are well…
Read more →November 19, 1924: Mystery surrounds the death of director Thomas H. Ince. Rumors suggest he was shot aboard the yacht of William Randolph Hearst. November 18, 1928: Mickey Mouse whistles his way onto the screen in his first speaking performance,…
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Movie Irv Slifkin invites young moviegoers to share their movie reviews on the Movie Buzz podcast! Sarah and Rosie are back for these Kids’ Critiques of Disney’s 3-D animated A Christmas Carol, as well as reviews of the Astro Boy…
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