On the Riviera may be slight in the plot department, but its music and the immense talent of its star make it a classic film that should not be missed.
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Book Review: ‘George Cukor: A Double Life’ by Patrick McGilligan
A reissued biography of the famed Hollywood director meticulously covers his lavish life while stinting a bit on the films.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir’ by John Grant
One man's film noir is another man's detective story, or police procedural, or gangster film.
Read More »From Gilgamesh to the Moon and Beyond: The Enduring Geekdom of Science Fiction
Science fiction is metaphor for a troubled world and a medium to give expression to the apprehensions we all feel as we advance into the unknown.
Read More »Atlanta Is a Place for Movie Lovers
Atlanta outranks Hollywood when it comes to choice of small cinemas with eclectic offerings.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘So This Is Christmas’
So This Is Christmas is a thoughtful independent film about hard choices that many older teens and adults may find rewarding.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Staircase’
A little-seen film from 1969 starring Rex Harrison and Richard Burton as a pair of aging hairdressers, comes to DVD for the first time.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Dragons: Riders of Berk, Parts One and Two’
This should keep dragon fans happy until the release of the sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2, which is planned for a June 2014 release.
Read More »Interview With Actor Faran Tahir of ‘Elysium’ and ‘Escape Plan’
Faran Tahir continues his expanding acting career with several upcoming roles including Mr. Patel in Elysium releasing August 9.
Read More »Alameda Writers Group: Everything About Screenwriting
Priceless screenwriting advice from a writer who's been there and done that.
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