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GROUNDSWELL: A Review Of The New Environmental Documentary

Introduction Groundswell is the final installment of a trilogy designed to give the audience hope that we can save the environment, and the answer is...

TOP GUN (1986): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Top Gun (1986) was a film that defined the military and action genres from the 1980’s on. Combining a high-octane story with an amazing...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

35 Years Of MISERY! Cinema Scholars Celebrates The Classic Horror Thriller

Introduction Misery, the Rob Reiner-directed psychological thriller celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The film features an Oscar-winning performance from Kathy Bates in her first...

THANK YOU VERY MUCH: A New Andy Kaufman Documentary Is Coming!

Introduction Comedian. Performance artist. Provocateur. Amateur wrestler. Actor. Lounge singer. Pain in the ass. These are just some of the many hats the late Andy...

Is VERTIGO (1958) The Greatest Film Ever Made?

Introduction Some people claim Vertigo is the greatest movie ever made. Renowned director Alfred Hitchcock completed fifty-three different films, but many regard 1958's Vertigo as his masterpiece....

Hooray, Hooray, Hooray for Dishonesty in the Marx Brothers’ ANIMAL CRACKERS

Introduction Comedic musicals often have a compelling underlying theme driving the singalong whimsy. The film version of the Marx Brothers.' crooning-and-laughing stage spectacle Animal Crackers...

MILLERS IN MARRIAGE: Julianna Margulies And Gretchen Mol Discuss Their New Family Drama!

Introduction Edward Burns has been an indie staple since his arrival on the scene in 1995 with his breakout hit The Brothers McMullen. Featuring relatable...