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Read more →Monthly Archives: April 2012
The African Queen: A Look Back
Something happened to Katharine Hepburn in the 1950s that was both a blessing and a curse: she started playing a lot of spinsters. Some of these spinsters were painful to watch (think The Rainmaker and Summertime), but thankfully her turn…
Read more →This Week In Film History, 04.29.12
May 5, 1903: The film world first mines the riches of the literary world with Edwin S. Porter‘s version of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. May 4, 1934: With a show-stopping performance of “Baby Take a Bow” in Fox’s…
Read more →Jason and the Argonauts (1963): Movie Review
Guest blogger Rick 29 writes about the 1963 mythological saga Jason and the Argonauts: In his delightful Film Fantasy Scrapbook, Ray Harryhausen wrote: “Of the 15 fantasy features I have been connected with, Jason and the Argonauts pleases me the…
Read more →Six Pix: Audrey Hepburn
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. A little bit of a departure for this Six Pix. Instead…
Read more →Do You Get Into Fights About the Movies?
Some people think M. Night Shyamalan is a genius; others think he got lucky once or twice and sank into frustrating mediocrity thereafter. Maybe you spend hours arguing over whether or not today’s movies are as good as the classic…
Read more →The Best of Besson
Next to Steven Spielberg, Luc Besson may be the world’s most prolific filmmaker. Look! He writes! He directs! He produces! On occasion, he’s even written music and served as second unit director, cinematographer and editor on his productions. Look at…
Read more →Jack Nicholson: Col. Jessup vs. The Joker
One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which portrayal was the best. The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite. But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each…
Read more →Breakfast for Two (1937): Classic Movie Review
Breakfast for Two (1937) “Butch,” the loyal valet of playboy shipping heir Jonathan Blair, enters his employer’s bathroom one morning, chattering away about the bright, beautiful day. He asks Jonathan what he would like to wear, only to have the…
Read more →The Illustrated Man
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! When would he ever learn? Don’t buy cheap sheets with dyes that run!
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