Sometimes the best part of a film doesn’t show up until the final minutes. Bill Dunphy looks back at cinematic endings–happy, sad and shocking–and muses on how the right climax can make a movie one to watch again and again (WARNING: Spoilers ahead!).
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Dumbo (1941): Guest Movie Review
Guest blogger Melanie Simone returns to MovieFanFare with her thoughts on another Disney animated classic. This time around, she is focusing on everybody’s favorite flying elephant, Dumbo!
Read more →Six Pix: Sunglasses
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. Six Pix: Even cooler with sunglasses! Included are: The Invisible Man…
Read more →Who’s Your Favorite Fictional Movie Dentist?
They’re usually in films as either comic foils or sadistic villains, but our Movie Poll this week salutes those tireless defenders of dental health. Vote for your top Tinseltown tooth-puller, from Bob Hope to Laurence Olivier to Steve Martin and more
Read more →Which 10 Cinemassociations Get Us from Hooker to Quentin Tarantino?
Steve McQueen: Virgil Hilts vs. Frank Bullitt
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… The case for Virgil Hilts…
Read more →Akira Kurosawa: An American Inspiration
Legendary Japanese film maker Akira Kurosawa began his illustrious 55-year career in 1936. Throughout that time, he earned a reputation for working harder than any other director; he was even known to perform dirty work like wiping down walls or…
Read more →The Films of Joan Davis: A Slapstick Sensation
Guest blogger Constance Metzinger looks back at the stage, movie and TV career of funny lady Joan Davis, star of the early ’50s sitcom I Married Joan.
Read more →Create-A-Caption: One, Two, Three
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! James Cagney—about to demonstrate how to open a bottle without an opener.
Read more →Tales Of The Tapes: Remember Your First Movie On VHS?
Remember back when it was a novelty to own a copy of your favorite flick for your any-time viewing pleasure? We surveyed our crack staff of veteran film buffs about the first film on VHS that they had to have for their libraries, and we think you’ll be surprised by the responses!
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