Quiz: The Princess Bride
Thirty years ago this fall, The Princess Bride came out in movie theaters. While the movie received critical acclaim, it didn’t garner much attention from movie-goers. It wasn’t until the movie was...
View ArticleQuiz: Horror Movies, Part 2
The sequel, of course, is huge in horror movies, so we knew we needed to offer a follow-up to last year's Quiz: Test Your Horror Movie IQ. Try Horror Movies, Part 2 from bloggers Amanda, Beth,...
View ArticleMore Human Than Human: Get Ready for Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner remains one of the most evocative movies ever made. When I watched it, I was struck by how real everything felt, like I was really looking into the future. It's a little jarring to...
View ArticleJulia Roberts Turns 50!
Hollywood film star Julia Roberts turns 50 on October 28, 2017. To celebrate her birthday, we're highlighting some of her work, both past and upcoming. Julia Roberts became a star at age 23 with her...
View Article#TBT: Dizzy Gillespie’s 100th Birthday
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was born a century ago on October 21 in Cheraw, S.C. Let's celebrate the life and music of this talented jazz trumpeter and composer this Throwback Thursday. Dizzy...
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Apocalypse How?
Have you ever wondered what kind of survival skills would be needed to survive an apocalypse? Chances are that with the popularity of TV shows such as The Walking Dead or The Last Man on Earth, you’ve...
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Happy 75th Birthday, Martin Scorsese!
This month we celebrate the 75th birthday of moviemaker Martin Scorsese with a look at some of his best movies. What better way to get to know someone than by learning how he does his work? Martin...
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#TBT: Happy 75th, Casablanca
In November 1942, Casablanca was released in New York City. For this Throwback Thursday, let's look at what is, arguably, one of the most beloved films of all time and which remains influential. Oscar...
View ArticleJustice League for Comic Newbies
Excitement and anticipation for the new Justice League film is surely circling right about now. The epic film, released November 17, 2017, likely evokes interest and enthusiasm for lovers of the comic...
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Boxing Movies for Boxing Day
The day after Christmas, known as Boxing Day, does not refer to disappointed kids fueled by candy canes and sugar cookies wanting to slug it out! It was the day when many British service workers...
View ArticleQuiz: Star Wars, Part II
Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens Friday, December 15. How much do you remember about The Force Awakens and Rogue One? Take this quiz by bloggers Michelle and Stephen to find out. And be sure to check out...
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Happy Birthday, Jane Fonda
With her 80th birthday coming up on December 21, and with her acting career as busy as ever, I'm paying my respects to Jane Fonda, wishing her a happy birthday, sharing an overview of some of her...
View ArticleQuiz: How Well Do You Know the Harry Potter Movies?
How much of a Potterhead are you? The magic of Harry Potter first came to the silver screen in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and remains one of the most popular film series ever made....
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#TBT: Molly Ringwald Is 50
Fans of director John Hughes' iconic 1980s films may be startled to realize that actress Molly Ringwald is blowing out 50 candles on February 18! Ringwald shot to fame as the star of Sixteen Candles,...
View ArticleWorld Contact Day Turns 65: Alien Contact Movies
March 15th, 2018 is the 65th World Contact Day. Begun in the 50s in the golden age of UFO concerns, it's a strange annual event. Originally a group named the International Flying Saucer Bureau called...
View ArticleHappy 60th Birthday Michelle Pfeiffer!
Famous for her string of box office hits in various genres throughout the 80s and 90s, the talented Michelle Pfeiffer has appeared in over forty films throughout her career. Born April 29, 1958 in...
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Great Documentaries: Life on the Autism Spectrum
Anthony Jacques is in only two episodes of Atypical, the Netflix series about a high school student with autism. But it's in Jacques' scenes that the show really comes alive. There's a crackling...
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#TBT: Happy Birthday, Mel Brooks!
Today, writer, director, comedian and all-around entertainment legend Mel Brooks turns 92 (impressive, but not as much as a 2000 Year Old Man). As a child in Brooklyn, he fell in love with the movies...
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Top Picks: 4 Delights of Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon, who turns 60 on July 8, started his award-winning career as a frat boy in National Lampoon’s Animal House, starred in a few soap operas, and then became one of the first victims in Friday...
View ArticleGame of Thrones: 10 Movies Featuring Cast Members
Ordinarily, Game of Thrones fans would have a new season to look forward to now that it's July, but the final season won't air until 2019. Missing the cast? Why not watch some of their early work to...
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