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Buzz’s Stuff in ‘Home Alone’, Ranked
Assorted Flavors Kevin Prchal 12/11/24 Assorted Flavors Kevin Prchal 12/11/24

Buzz’s Stuff in ‘Home Alone’, Ranked

An ode to the impressively chaotic bedroom collection of Kevin McCallister’s oafish older brother.

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Visions of Bob Dylan: The Wide-Open Dream of ‘I’m Not There’
The Scoop Bryan Wawzenek 11/25/24 The Scoop Bryan Wawzenek 11/25/24

Visions of Bob Dylan: The Wide-Open Dream of ‘I’m Not There’

Each style and star in Todd Haynes’ kaleidoscopic 2007 Bob Dylan biopic bears some resemblance to the celebrated musician—or at least the personas Dylan allows us to see. 

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Interview: ‘In a Violent Nature’ Star Andrea Pavlovic on Horror and Scream Queens
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 10/8/24 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 10/8/24

Interview: ‘In a Violent Nature’ Star Andrea Pavlovic on Horror and Scream Queens

12+1 questions with actor Andrea Pavlovic about her earliest horror movie memory, working with practical effects, and how In a Violent Nature reflects our times.

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A Guy’s Guide to Watching ‘Dirty Dancing’
Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 7/9/24 Assorted Flavors Cinema Sugar 7/9/24

A Guy’s Guide to Watching ‘Dirty Dancing’

Think the 1987 Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze drama is “just a chick flick”? Guess again, bro.

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The Funniest Old Hollywood Comedies You Might Have Missed
Assorted Flavors Rebecca Bain 6/17/24 Assorted Flavors Rebecca Bain 6/17/24

The Funniest Old Hollywood Comedies You Might Have Missed

I’ve loved classic Hollywood for as long as I can remember. Here are some of my favorite underrated comedies from that era.

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Gosh! 7 Surprising Facts About ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
Assorted Flavors Tim Collins 6/13/24 Assorted Flavors Tim Collins 6/13/24

Gosh! 7 Surprising Facts About ‘Napoleon Dynamite’

Make yourself a dang case-a-dila and read this 20th anniversary celebration of Jared Hess’ quirky micro-budget Sundance comedy.

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‘In the Heights’ Sings of COVID-Era America
The Scoop Chad Comello 6/11/24 The Scoop Chad Comello 6/11/24

‘In the Heights’ Sings of COVID-Era America

A sudden crisis with an unknown duration. Increased outdoor interaction with neighbors and friends. Personal and political discontentment spilling out into the public square. Sound familiar?

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Drawing Them In: Animated Movies for Every Stage of Childhood
Assorted Flavors Tom Caroccia 1/29/24 Assorted Flavors Tom Caroccia 1/29/24

Drawing Them In: Animated Movies for Every Stage of Childhood

The co-host of the Baby’s First Watchlist podcast breaks down the best animated movies for each childhood stage, from the toddler phase all the way through high school.

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When You Wish Upon A Star Sign: The Disney Characters Zodiac
Assorted Flavors Natalie Pohorski 1/24/24 Assorted Flavors Natalie Pohorski 1/24/24

When You Wish Upon A Star Sign: The Disney Characters Zodiac

Astrology comes for the House of Mouse.

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Interview: Composer James Newton Howard on Shyamalan, Melody, and Perfect Cinematic Moments
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 11/21/23 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 11/21/23

Interview: Composer James Newton Howard on Shyamalan, Melody, and Perfect Cinematic Moments

12+1 questions with the nine-time Oscar nominated composer about his collaborations with M. Night Shyamalan, his writing process, the most underappreciated instrument, and much more!

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Interview: Kelly Fremon Craig, Writer/Director of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 11/3/23 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 11/3/23

Interview: Kelly Fremon Craig, Writer/Director of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’

12+1 questions about adapting such a beloved book, casting Margaret, pitching Hans Zimmer, her essential books for a Judy Blume Cinematic Universe, and more!

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Interview: Podcaster/Author Josh Larsen on Horror, Christianity, and Filmspotting
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 8/1/23 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 8/1/23

Interview: Podcaster/Author Josh Larsen on Horror, Christianity, and Filmspotting

12+1 questions about selling Hereditary to Christians, unsung horror heroes, the longevity of Filmspotting, go-to theater snacks, and more.

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5 Lessons About Friendship I Learned In My 30s from ‘Now and Then’
The Scoop Natalie Pohorski 7/24/23 The Scoop Natalie Pohorski 7/24/23

5 Lessons About Friendship I Learned In My 30s from ‘Now and Then’

My childhood summers in Wisconsin with my three best friends looked a lot like what we saw in the 1995 summer classic Now And Then.

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‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Is A Love Letter to Summer Freedom
The Scoop Elliott Cuff 7/17/23 The Scoop Elliott Cuff 7/17/23

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Is A Love Letter to Summer Freedom

With its pure youthful exuberance and uninhibited joy, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off just feels like a summer movie.

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Interview: ‘The Vast of Night’ co-stars Jake Horowitz & Sierra McCormick
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 7/10/23 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 7/10/23

Interview: ‘The Vast of Night’ co-stars Jake Horowitz & Sierra McCormick

12+1 questions with Jake and Sierra in a joint interview about their experience working on The Vast of Night, doing long takes, acting advice, and more.

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The Staggering Empathy of Michael Stuhlbarg’s Monologue in ‘Call Me By Your Name’
The Scoop Kevin Prchal 6/17/23 The Scoop Kevin Prchal 6/17/23

The Staggering Empathy of Michael Stuhlbarg’s Monologue in ‘Call Me By Your Name’

When I rewatch Luca Guadagnino’s masterful 2017 film, my heart is widened by the extraordinary display of love, support, and affection by Elio’s father Sami.

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The Melody Lingers On: A Century of Fred and Ginger
The Scoop Vicki Rakowski 5/22/23 The Scoop Vicki Rakowski 5/22/23

The Melody Lingers On: A Century of Fred and Ginger

When you watch an Astaire and Rogers musical, you are getting a piece of the movie musical Rosetta Stone.

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‘Moonstruck’ is the Perfect Dish
The Scoop Vicki Rakowski 2/23/23 The Scoop Vicki Rakowski 2/23/23

‘Moonstruck’ is the Perfect Dish

Perfect actors, perfect script, perfect setting, perfect emotion. After you watch Moonstruck, you can’t help but look back and think, what was in that recipe?

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Interview: Peter Stormare on Swedish cuisine, film noir, and ‘Fargo’
Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 11/6/22 Maker's Dozen Cinema Sugar 11/6/22

Interview: Peter Stormare on Swedish cuisine, film noir, and ‘Fargo’

12+1 questions about his experience shooting the neo-noir classic Fargo, Swedish cuisine, how to get eaten by CGI dinosaurs, what people often get wrong about him, and more.

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