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Animal Magnetism: Reflections on Robert Strauss

Irv Slifkin — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:04 +0000

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His screen reprisal of his comic stage triumph as the aptly-named Sgt. "Animal" Kuzawa in Stalag 17 landed him an Oscar nomination and launched a prolific, generation-long career in film and TV. We're looking back at the life and performances of the ubiquitous and unforgettable Robert Strauss.

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Classic Westerns And More On DVD & Blu-ray

Chris Cummins — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:54 +0000

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Stallions, Stampedes, and the The Lone Ranger ride in to Movies Unlimited this Wednesday with the release of several classic Westerns, including the 1962 thriller Rider On A Dead Horse starring Bruce Gordon and Kevin Hagen.

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Create-A-Caption: The French Connection

Jason Marcewicz — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:43 +0000

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In this classic scene from The French Connection, Jason created a unique or a funny caption from The Frech Connection starring Gene Hackman. You are encouraged to add your idea for a caption in the Comment section.

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New Morals for Old

Laura G — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:27 +0000

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Guest blogger Laura G. reviews New Morals for Old, a 1932 pre-Code family drama starring Robert Young and Margaret Perry as siblings whose free-spirited ways test "old-fashioned" parents Lewis Stone and Laura Hope Crews.

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What’s Your Favorite Star Trek Film?

Gary Cahall — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:30 +0000

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So here we are... It's the age old question: What's your favorite Star Trek movie? Of the possible choices, can you pick just one? Or maybe you never liked any of them. Let your voice be heard!

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The Top Five Hit Songs of the 1970s Sung by TV Stars

Rick29 — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:26 +0000

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In today's guest post, Rick29 looks at some hits of the 1970s performed by stars of the era. Will your favorite be included?

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This Week In Film History, 05.19.13

Jay Steinberg — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:14 +0000

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It was "a long, long time ago"--exactly 30 years--that the saga of Star Wars wrapped up (or so we all thought at the time) with the opening of Return of the Jedi. We've got even more cinema landmarks to share.

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DVD & Blu-ray New Releases: Week of 5-19-13

Chris Cummins — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:03 +0000

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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) arrives on dvd this week giving a glimpse in to the creative mind of the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winner, writer, director, actor. Documentaries,action films, dramas and TV's favorite series, see what we have available this week.

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Sing a Song of Movie Stars

George D. Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:50 +0000

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You know you've really made it when you've had a song written about you. Let's drop a quarter in the MovieFanFare jukebox and listen to entertaining tunes devoted to some of cinema's greatest talents...

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Al Pacino: Michael Corleone vs. Tony Montana

Jason Marcewicz — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:39 +0000

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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 Michael Corleone From...

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