Citizen Kane continues to sit atop the lists of greatest movies ever made when that list is compiled by critics and/or filmmakers. When the list is created by moviegoers, not so much. While I admire Orson Welles’ debut masterpiece, not only do I disagree with its ultimate positioning atop these lists, but I would argue ...
Oscar-winner Charlton Heston died Saturday, April 5, 2008. According to the latest news from the L.A. Times, the world-renowned actor died at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 84 years old. From his early career to his later days, Heston has served as a lingering symbol of popular culture for many generations of movie-goers ...
Now that we’re past the worry of the Mayans being right about 2012, the movies can now remind audiences that biblical stories are as real and raw as anything the Mayans could conjure. It’s possible MGM thought the most compelling path toward joining the fray of upcoming cinematic biblical epics is to include a tangential ...
Aintitcool is reporting that MGM is mulling a remake of “Ben Hur,” which has thus far had two versions, one in the silent film era, and the other, more famous one, starring Charlton Heston made in the late 1950s. The first reaction one has is to reach for a baseball bat. Heston’s “Ben Hur” with ...
There have been some incredibly interesting movie urban legends and myths over the years, from curses to Disney movies with a few naughty scenes not safe for children’s eyes. Some of the urban legends and movie myths here are funny, some are frightening, and some are downright bizarre. But whether they are true or not, ...
Charlton Heston has been similarly loved for his strong screen roles and despised for some of his personal political views throughout the years. He seemed created to play heroes and his brash, swaggering style brought him roles in some of Hollywood’s biggest epic films. He satisfied female fans by appearing in obligatory scenes in which ...
During the 1950s, there was an absolute explosion of entertainment. Television may have kept many moviegoers at home but the stars of Hollywood kept the magic alive. New Broadway musicals made their debuts from Guys and Dolls in 1950 to the Sound of Music in 1959. Americans were also enjoying popular music with a steady ...
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