.@MelBrooks on his late friend and collaborator Gene Wilder, who passed away Sunday at the age of 83. #RIPhttps://t.co/WWCBaFvYIl — American Masters (@PBSAmerMasters) August 30, 2016 Mel Brooks was more than just a frequent collaborator with Gene Wilder, he was…
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The Jungle Book and Other Exciting DVD & Blu-ray New Releases
What new DVD and Blu-rays should you check out? Here are your bare necessities for this week! The Jungle Book Taking its spirited animated 1967 spin on the Kipling adventure─and combining live action and CGI to deliver a visually sumptuous…
Read more →Gene Wilder: Willy Wonka vs. Dr. Frankenstein
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…
Read more →Trailer of the Day: Young Frankenstein
As the world continues to mourn the loss of Gene Wilder, we’ll be spending some time this week looking back at his greatest films. One of the funniest movies ever made, Young Frankenstein is writer/director Mel Brooks‘ valentine to the…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Gene Wilder Performance?
In tribute to the great Gene Wilder, who died today at the age of 83, here’s your chance to sound off about which of his films is your favorite. To see a complete list of movie polls, click here.
Read more →The Humphrey Bogart Classic “Deadline U.S.A.” Remains Surprisingly Relevant
In journalism school and ever since, I have heard about Deadline U.S.A. It was the legendary type of movie about journalism for real journalists. Unfortunately, it has been unavailable on VHS, DVD or Blu-ray for more than 30 years. You…
Read more →Open Thread: What Movies Will You Watch This Weekend?
Here’s a spot for you to tell us about what films you’ll be checking out during your leisure time this weekend. Since summer is ending, might we recommend a end-of-season classic like American Graffiti or Stand By Me? (Or perhaps…
Read more →Sean Connery Turns 86: Celebrate With His Most Iconic James Bond Moments
In honor of Sean Connery‘s 86th birthday, please enjoy this YouTube compilation of his most memorable 007 moments. It is certain to leave you shaken and stirred! What’s your favorite Sean Connery role? Let us know in the comments!
Read more →The Huntsman: Winter’s War Leads Off This Week’s DVD and Blu-ray Releases
The Huntsman: Winter’s War Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the brave warrior Eric in this thrilling follow-up to “Snow White & the Huntsman.” Tasked with finding the missing Magic Mirror, Eric, his long-lost love Sara (Jessica Chastain), and their…
Read more →Stand By Me Turns 30
If you’ve been reading MovieFanFare regularly of late, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of unforgettable films celebrating their 30th anniversary this year — the latest of which is Rob Reiner’s sleeper hit, Stand By Me, which chronicled…
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