Forget It, Jake: It’s Robert Towne
Hey! You just wrote Chinatown, which many acclaim as the greatest screenplay of all time – what are you gonna do next? If you’re Robert Towne, you write another one. And another one. Repeat as needed until you’re a Hollywood legend.
Remembering Two Behind-the-Scenes Visionaries Who Reshaped Our Culture
Without the transformative contributions of Steve Albini and Roger Corman, music and movies wouldn't be the same, but almost nobody could pick them out of a lineup.
Classic Movies with the Kids
Discover the joys of introducing kids (and yourself?) to classic movies.
5 Comedic Crime Capers Perfect for Date Night
Funny crime movies full of action, adventure and romance.
10 Classic Books to Read and Watch
These stories are filled with so much pure emotion it is almost impossible not to like them.
Top 10 Screwball Comedies of the Silver Screen
Screwball comedies deliver comedy in unexpected ways through quick-witted dialogue, physical comedy and eccentric characters.
Moms and Movies
This Mother’s Day … take the time to appreciate your mom or any mom for that matter. Everyone knows someone that is a mom or mother figure and those special moms should be honored. So, why not celebrate those special women in your life by enjoying a good film together?
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