On this date in 1982, Fast Times at Ridgemont High first hit theaters. Adapted from Cameron Crowe‘s book, this fast and funny look at Southern California teen life from high school to the mall is highlighted by Sean Penn‘s performance…
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Based on the book by Robert H. Adleman and Col. George Walton, 1968’s The Devil’s Brigade stars William Holden as a tough U.S. Army officer assigned to form a crack commando outfit out of a bunch of American military convicts…
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It’s Saturday, which means it’s time for another Open Thread. This week, I want to hear about you going against the grain and hating a movie that, for some reason, seems to be universally beloved but whose appeal is completely…
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One of the classics currently featured in our Fan Favorites from Universal Pictures sale, The Sting is the 1973 blockbuster that won seven Academy Awards — including Best Picture. Originally released theatrically on Christmas Day of 1973, this cinematic journey…
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It’s a hot Summer day in August here in Falmouth on Cape Cod. I have all my errands done and it’s just around 3:00pm. Since it’s too early to eat supper, I think I’ll watch one of my “summer” movies…
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When Glen Campbell died on Tuesday at the age of 81 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, he left behind countless fans as well as a musical legacy that included such standards as “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman.” His contributions…
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For this week’s Throwback Thursday offering we present this guest post from Rick29 that remembers the scary and sensational feature House of Dark Shadows. The intended audience for MGM’s House of Dark Shadows (1970) was undoubtedly fans of the popular 1966-71…
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Long before Warren Beatty brought Dick Tracy to movie screens in the summer of 1990, the classic comic strip gumshoe was already a film veteran. Chester Gould’s crimefighter made his big screen debut in a 15-chapter serial for Republic Pictures…
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The past meets the present in this week’s new DVD and Blu-ray releases, in which Hollywood classics mingle with contemporary hits. From two of the Duke’s finest films to the latest Jackie Chan and Wimpy Kid adventures, there’s plenty of…
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The summer’s not quite over yet, and so here’s Rick29 with a recommendation for a classic series that you can watch during these dog days: Most of our summer viewing this year has consisted of movies and TV series —…
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