1. Sweet Smell of Success (1957) — Surprisingly, Burt Lancaster didn’t garner rave reviews nor earn any awards for what I consider his finest performance. In this first-rate adaptation of Clifford Odets’ play, he stars as J.J. Hunsecker, an influential,…
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Because the Internet never met a manufactured holiday they couldn’t have some fun with, I feel it’s my duty to inform you that today is International Hobbit Day. Commemorating the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the day is…
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Hi neighbor! Here’s a rundown of what new releases you’ll want to share with those closest to you! Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Riotous sequel to the 2014 comedy hit finds Mac (Seth Rogen, who also co-wrote) and Kelly Radner (Rose…
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In a world that seems to be becoming increasingly fractured, one thing that can still unite people is this: A shared love of Bill Murray. Since becoming a comedy superstar during his run on Saturday Night Live, Murray’s career has…
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Movie, TV, and Broadway legend (and possible Game of Thrones cast member?) Angela Lansbury wowed a New York City audience on Sunday at at 25th Anniversary screening of the Walt Disney animated favorite Beauty and the Beast. The 90-year-old actress…
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It’s Create-A-Caption time again! You know the drill. Below is a photo from North By Northwest with Chris’ caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “This is the last time I let my pilot…
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On this day in 1990, Martin Scorsese‘s Goodfellas opened in theaters. Arguably the best movie about the mafia ever made (with apologies to fans of The Godfather saga), the film chronicles the rise and fall of gangster Henry Hill. In…
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Today is a special day for all of you Batfans out there, because it is Adam West’s 88th birthday! Proving yet again that nothing can keep a good crimefighter down, West is still working on various projects. The famed Batman…
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In addition to a gallery of memorable performances, actor Charles Laughton’s cinematic legacy includes one fling with directing — but oh what a fling it is! The Night of the Hunter is a haunting, poetic film that explores themes ranging…
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