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A Star is Born
The first version of “A Star Is Born” was released to theaters in 1937, and was followed by other remakes in 1954 and 1976. The previous films starred Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand respectively. Singer/actress Lady Gaga steps into the shoes of her predecessors in the 2018 version of the film co-starring Bradley Cooper, who […]
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Bohemian Rhapsody
When I worked in radio I remember playing the music of Queen and always singing along. Who has ever heard “We will Rock You” or “We Are the Champions” played at sporting events? I’m sure most of us have. Such classic songs are merely a drop in the bucket of the bands catalogue. Such a […]
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Halloween
I’m glad the new movie “Halloween” has that title and not “Halloween 2”, “Halloween Returns”, or “Halloween Strikes Back.” The simple title hearkens back to the 1978 original film of the same name, which is even better since this is a direct sequel. It’s also great all the other less-than stellar sequels have been forgotten […]
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Halloween Movies & TV
It’s the time of season for things that go bump in the night, howling winds and haunted houses. What better time to throw a Halloween party. If your party will include a movie or television show and needs to be family friendly, I will share a few recommendations this week for your consideration. Some of […]
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Unbroken
If you are a fan of movies based on true stories that are inspirational, you may want to check out the new film “Unbroken: Path to Redemption.” The film is a sequel to the 2014 film “Unbroken”, but features an all new cast. The story follows Louis Zamperini (Samuel Hunt) upon his return from being […]
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The Predator
The Predator” film series first burst into theaters back in 1987(!), and since then the alien hunters have been seen in various sequels including the ultimate showdown with the alien creatures from the “Alien” films in “Alien vs. Predator” (2004) and “Alien vs. Predator: Requiem” (2007). The hunters are back in the current film “The […]
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Alpha
One of the most unique films I have seen in a long time is the new release “Alpha.” If you have a pet dog or have ever had a pet dog, you will appreciate this film which craftily tells how man came to connect with man’s best friend: dogs. The film is set 20,000 years […]
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Crazy Rich Asians
Romcom’s (romantic comedies) are not my favorite genre of movies, but I do have my favorites. Two romcom’s I have a soft spot for are “Moonstruck” and “Clueless.” Those two films are as different the cities where they are set: New York and Los Angeles. The setting of a romcom is certainly important, as the […]
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The Death of Superman
If you were a comic book fan in the early 1990’s you no doubt remember a major event that took place from December 1992 to October 1993: the death of Superman. The event was such a major happening in the comic book world, mainstream media reported the event, and “Superman” # 75 sold over six […]
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Top Movies of the Summer
First of all I am thrilled The Loafer is back, and I’m honored to be back as well, so on with the show! As the summer movie sea- son has wrapped up, I decided to reveal my top movies of the summer. Of course, there were hundreds of films released over the summer and I […]
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Catwoman!
For many months comic book fans heard and read about the engagement and pending wedding of Batman and Catwoman. The event was scheduled for July 4th when the latest edition of the “Batman” comic was released. There were many against the union, including The Joker, so the road to the alter was rocky. Did the […]
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Jurassic Park
I will never forget the first time I saw the film “Jurassic Park” in 1993 at a theater in Asheville, NC. I had read the novel the movie was based on, so I was excited to see how filmmakers would translate the thrilling novel to the big screen. Even though many parts of the book […]
