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    40 Years Later, ‘The Amityville Horror’ Feels Out of Date

    by Jillian Oliver July 28, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver July 28, 2019

    For its 40th anniversary, I recently watched the 1979 horror flick The Amityville Horror for the first time since I was fourteen. Needless to say, I find more humor in the antiquated film as a…

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    The 80th Anniversary of ‘Only Angels Have Wings’: Jean Arthur vs. Howard Hawks

    by Jillian Oliver May 29, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver May 29, 2019

    Actress Lauren Bacall, from the classics To Have and Have Not (1944) and The Big Sleep (1946), is the quintessential noir actress — and an embodiment of director Howard Hawks’ ideal woman. The type she…

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    How Does ‘Star Trek’ (2009) Compare to the Original Series?

    by Jillian Oliver May 17, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver May 17, 2019

    When it was announced that there would be a film prequel of the 1966 Science Fiction series Star Trek, fans of the series, myself included, were through the roof with excitement. The film stars Zachary…

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    Will Movie Theaters Become Obsolete?

    by Jillian Oliver April 8, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver April 8, 2019

    Helen Mirren just followed a possible trend of hating on streaming services. After director Steven Spielberg said Netflix movies shouldn’t be allowed to compete for academy awards, the actress said to an audience at CinemaCon,…

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    Film Review – Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019)

    by Jillian Oliver March 21, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver March 21, 2019

    Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase reintroduces us to the red-headed sleuth in a fast paced, high energy film that will appeal to a younger crowd. Sophia Lillis comes on the scene with a charismatic,…

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    Film Review – The Tree of Blood (2019)

    by Jillian Oliver February 20, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver February 20, 2019

    The Tree of Blood is a tortuous road filled with sex, lies, secrets, violence, and bulls — lots of them. For anyone craving a two-hour soap opera, this Spanish drama just might hit the spot.…

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    Celebrating the Banned, Pro-Gay Movie ‘Different from the Others’ (1919)

    by Jillian Oliver January 10, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver January 10, 2019

    German actor, Conrad Veidt, will have a 126th birthday coming up on January 22nd, so this is a good time to look at this esteemed actor’s most controversial role as a gay music teacher from…

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    5 Christmas Movies for a Darkly Fun Holiday

    by Jillian Oliver December 25, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver December 25, 2018

    While the TV channels will be flooded this season with A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, and numerous other traditional comedies and heartfelt dramas, there should be room in some households for a less…

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    ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Why is There a Rift Between Fans and Critics?

    by Jillian Oliver November 25, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver November 25, 2018

    I saw Bohemian Rhapsody in the theater recently, and I wasn’t familiar with the ratings it got on Rotten Tomatoes — though it’s usual for me to check — and I wasn’t too concerned with the…

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    ‘The Seashell and the Clergyman’ – The First Surrealist Film Turns 90

    by Jillian Oliver November 11, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver November 11, 2018

    Most Americans expect a straightforward narrative when they watch a movie. Anything that gets a little abstract is sometimes viewed as pretentious or high-minded. Often people look at surreal films as accessible only to an…

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    Netflix Review – Feminists: What Were They Thinking? (2018)

    by Jillian Oliver October 22, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver October 22, 2018

    Feminists: What Were They Thinking? Inspires nostalgia as we look ahead anxiously at the future of women’s rights.  Synopsis Directed By: Johanna Demetrakas Starring: Lily Tomlin, Gloria Steinem, Michelle Phillips, Jane Fonda, Cynthia MacAdams, Cheryl…

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    We Need Diverse Portrayals of Autism in Science Fiction Movies

    by Jillian Oliver September 29, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver September 29, 2018

    At some point in time we’ve all seen a stereotype of autism on TV series like The Big Bang Theory and Bones. It’s the trope of the socially awkward, slightly (or very) obsessive compulsive character…

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    Analyzing the Death of Hal from ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

    by Jillian Oliver September 21, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver September 21, 2018

    Most science fiction fans are familiar with this famous scene: astronaut Dave Bowman propels himself into an emergency chamber to board his ship, Discovery One. The advanced, and conscious, 9000 computer Hal has killed every…

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    In the Age of #MeToo How Should We Interpret Aggressive On-Screen Romance?

    by Jillian Oliver August 30, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver August 30, 2018

    Until a few days ago, I probably was in the minority of movie buffs who hadn’t watched Blade Runner. For whatever reason I decided it was time to watch the Ridley Scott’s classic after years…

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    Why I’m Struggling to Be Enthusiastic About Bradley Cooper’s ‘A Star Is Born’

    by Jillian Oliver August 19, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver August 19, 2018

    As far back as I can remember I’ve enjoyed watching movie musicals from what they call the golden age of Hollywood. Some particular favorites of mine are The Bandwagon, Stormy Weather, and Oliver. And even…

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    60 Years Later, What Can Vertigo Tell Us About Ourselves?

    by Jillian Oliver July 27, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver July 27, 2018

    I recently rewatched Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 classic, Vertigo, because it made it onto TCM’s list of Fathom events in celebration of its 60th anniversary. In my childhood, I saw the film at least four or…

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    TCM Fathom Event: Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Still Relevant?

    by Jillian Oliver July 5, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver July 5, 2018

    1939 was one of the film industry’s most lucrative years because of the release of a myriad classics, including the winner of best picture that year, Gone with the Wind, and the wondrous childhood classic,…

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    Pride Month: A Look Back at LGBT Characters In 3 Old Hollywood Films

    by Jillian Oliver June 23, 2018
    by Jillian Oliver June 23, 2018

    Movies made during Hollywood’s Golden Age weren’t always kind to the LGBT community. As little more than a covert group of sexual deviants, LGBT people were thought of as an aspect of America’s dark underbelly.…

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