While most sources say Humphrey Bogart was born on Christmas Day, some claim his real birthday was January 23. Just in case, we offer this classic Character Witness salute and ask you which of Bogey’s most famous screen roles you think is the more iconic.
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Six Pix: Lost Films
For this special installment of Six Pix, the focus is on movies that no longer exist. While movie fans can still rank and rate the artistic merits of the posters on display here, Jason offers a little background on the significance of each lost film.
Read more →Character Witness: John Candy: Buck Russell vs. Del Griffith
You’re the judge and jury in MovieFanFare’s Character Witness column. This time we compare John Candy as Buck Russell (Uncle Buck) and Del Griffith (Planes, Trains and Automobiles). Read our arguments, then hand down your ruling in the comments.
Read more →Six Pix: The X Factor
“X” marks the spot in this installment of Six Pix. Check out the six classic film posters whose titles all feature the letter “X,” then see if you agree with Jason about which is the most representative, iconic or intriguing ex-ample.
Read more →Movies That Scared Me — and Still Do!
Following up on one of MovieFanFare’s most commented upon posts, Jason gives three examples of the fright flicks that continue to send shivers up his spine, even with repeated viewings. Which horror movie haunts you to this day?
Read more →Images of Horror
It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween, so it seems like a good time to check out this classic MovieFanFare collection of 15 classic fight film moments. From The Phantom of the Opera to Psycho to The Blair Witch Project, it’s a terror trip not to be missed.
Read more →Character Witness: Faye Dunaway: Diana Christensen vs. Joan Crawford
You’re the judge and jury in MovieFanFare’s Character Witness column. This time we compare Faye Dunaway as Diana Christensen in Network and Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest. Read our arguments, then hand down your ruling in the comments.
Read more →Create-a-Caption: Ocean’s 11
“Something’s up…could be a Create-a-Caption!” Take a look at Jason’s caption for this photo from the Rat Pack’s 1960 caper comedy Ocean’s 11, and see if you can come up with a comment to top his.
Read more →Movie Posters for Double Bills We’d Like to See
You probably wouldn’t want to watch the double feature of these film pairings. But the titles make a perfect tandem in a MovieFanFare double bill! See for yourself why two wildly disparate movie posters go so well together.
Read more →Six Pix: For the Birds
Jason has assembled a sextet of fine feathered flicks for this installment of Six Pix. From Hitchcock’s The Birds to Shirley Temple in The Blue Bird, check out the ornithological-themed posters and see which one you think best sums up the theme.
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