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    The Legacy of ‘Steamboat Willie’

    by Jen Seggio November 16, 2018
    by Jen Seggio November 16, 2018

    On November 18th, 1928, Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie premiered at the Broadway Theater in New York. This short was one of the first fully synchronized sound cartoons, though that’s not the only reason why it’s…

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    ‘The Wiz’ and I at 40

    by Patricia Henderson October 25, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson October 25, 2018

    The movie version of The Wiz was released October 24, 1978. I was released in December of the same year. So, you could say we’ve grown up together. The Wiz came to represent different things,…

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    Why It Took Me 20 Years to Watch ‘American History X’

    by Natasha Alvar October 20, 2018
    by Natasha Alvar October 20, 2018

    Believe it or not, I actually only watched American History X this year. It does seem strange that someone who writes for a film site like MovieBabble, and who generally perceives herself to be quite…

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    How Has ‘The Age Of Innocence’ *Ahem* Aged Over Time?

    by Adina Bernstein October 18, 2018
    by Adina Bernstein October 18, 2018

    Sometimes, we are presented with a choice when it comes to the direction that our life will take. We can silently go along with what is expected of us, or we can go with what…

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    ‘Bullitt’ is Still Great After All These Years

    by Veronica Clarke October 17, 2018
    by Veronica Clarke October 17, 2018

    Bullitt, a crime/action movie, was first released fifty years ago today. Starring Steve McQueen and Robert Vaughn, it’s far more intelligent than you might expect, and it has become a cinema classic. The Synopsis Just…

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    ‘Pleasantville’ 20 Years Later – How Has the Film Stood Up Over Time?

    by Adina Bernstein October 15, 2018
    by Adina Bernstein October 15, 2018

    The family sitcoms of the 1950’s presented the image of a perfect white middle-class suburban family. Dad went to work at an unknown office job and Mom not only kept an immaculate house, but looked…

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    11 Oscar Categories that Should Have Been Created for ‘The Return of the King’

    by Donatella du Plessis October 14, 2018
    by Donatella du Plessis October 14, 2018

    The Return of the King turns fifteen later this year. In celebration of this great occasion, let’s imagine eleven new Oscar categories, both serious and irreverent, that could have been created for the glorious final chapter…

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    ‘Practical Magic’ is Still as Magical 20 Years Later

    by Natasha Alvar October 14, 2018
    by Natasha Alvar October 14, 2018

    I went through a bit of a witch phase (or maybe craze is a more apt word) when I was younger. This is due in part to the shows on television at the time, like…

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    Top 10 Best Phil Hartman Movies

    by Patricia Henderson September 26, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson September 26, 2018

    Phil Hartman was a truly multi-talented entertainer, perhaps best known for his work on television. After all, Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and NewsRadio are what made him a household name. However, one should not…

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    The Curse of the Black Pearl 15 Years Later: What’s the Next Disney Ride that Deserves a Movie?

    by Lance Heard July 9, 2018
    by Lance Heard July 9, 2018

    On the anniversary of  Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), we address a familiar question.  Which should come first, the Disney movie or the Disney Park attraction? July 9th marks 15…

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    15 Years Later: What Happened to the Stars of 28 Days Later?

    by Maggie Coomer June 27, 2018
    by Maggie Coomer June 27, 2018

    15 years later sounds less poetic than 28 Days Later, but alas, here we are. The post-apocalyptic film with wicked fast zombies came out in the USA on June 27, 2003. The British horror picture surprised everyone…

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    6 Things You May Not Know About Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

    by Maggie Coomer May 24, 2018
    by Maggie Coomer May 24, 2018

    Love it or hate it, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is an unforgettable film. Starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro, the film animates Hunter S. Thompson’s novel of the same name through committed performances…

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    Gigi at 60: Charming, Disturbing, or Both?

    by Patricia Henderson May 16, 2018
    by Patricia Henderson May 16, 2018

    Yesterday marked the 60th anniversary of Gigi’s release. The genuinely funny musical has credits filled with legendary names: Maurice Chevalier, Lerner and Loewe, Vincente Minnelli (as in Liza’s father) as the director, with music conducted by…

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    Spider-Man: How it Changed Superhero Movies

    by Steven Ruiz May 3, 2018
    by Steven Ruiz May 3, 2018

    On this day, 16 years ago, Spider-Man was released in theaters! Everyone from kids to adults were ready to see this well-known Marvel hero on the big screen for the first time ever, and the…

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    Iron Man 10th Anniversary: A Tribute to Character Development

    by Collin Willis May 2, 2018
    by Collin Willis May 2, 2018

    Iron Man (2008) turns 10 years old today. It’s a film that has spawned 18 sequels and counting, a fact that is more impressive considering the fact that Robert Downey Jr.’s ninth outing as the character…

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    Dawn of the Dead: A Retrospective

    by Avery Gray April 20, 2018
    by Avery Gray April 20, 2018

    40 years ago, Hell ran out of room and the dead began to walk the earth. Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Dawn of the Dead, a horror film classic directed by…

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    What A Feeling: Flashdance 35 Years Later

    by Maggie Coomer April 15, 2018
    by Maggie Coomer April 15, 2018

    Flashdance inspired mania among the masses back in 1983, and Alex Owens’ passion for making it happen has influenced many a generation since its release. 35 years later it is still considered one of the…

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    What Makes The Sandlot So Great 25 Years Later?

    by Kali Tuttle April 7, 2018
    by Kali Tuttle April 7, 2018

    Can you believe that it’s been 25 years since we first learned how to make a perfect s’more, how to get a cute lifeguard to kiss you, or how to retrieve a priceless baseball —…

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    50 Years Later, 2001: A Space Odyssey is Still the King of WTF Sci-Fi Endings

    by Nick Kush April 3, 2018
    by Nick Kush April 3, 2018

    Cut to my freshman year in college.  I’ve made it through half of my first semester, so naturally I think I’m more intelligent and aware of things around me than is actually the case.  My…

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    Planet of the Apes Turns 50 Years Old

    by Collin Willis April 3, 2018
    by Collin Willis April 3, 2018

    Whether its Curious George, King Kong, or Caesar, Hollywood seems to have a fascination with apes. In 1968, Charlton Heston helped usher in the next stage of this craze with Planet of the Apes. Fifty…

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