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There are some movies that, despite having the odds stacked against them, managed to become cultural phenomenons, influencing the lives of millions. Star Wars was one of those movies. Before it opened in 1977, no one thought it would be a success. Theaters weren’t interested in it. The studio and George Lucas himself had no…

This past weekend, Dick Van Dyke turned 90. Fans celebrated by showing up outside of where he was showing and putting on a big show of classic Disney Mary Poppins tuns. He was singing along from the balcony and, later, came down to join everyone else for pictures and some more singing and dancing. It was…

Here’s another movie to add to your list of movies to watch around Christmas (or, really, any time you need a pick-me-up). Scrooged is one of my favorite Bill Murray films. It’s also one of my favorite Richard Donner films. And one of my favorites re-tellings of A Christmas Carol. It’s a comedy with a ton…

There may be no place like home for the holidays, but to get there, a lot of us have to hit the road first. As is the case with any travel-heavy holiday, there’s a high chance of adventure–either pleasant or un–to be had while going over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house.…

Banter is one of those things I really dig in movies and TV. Some actors really nail banter. Dennis Leary and Kevin Spacey are two of those actors. And they’re both at the top of their game in The Ref. (Which happens to be a Christmas movie, in case you didn’t know.) Family gatherings at the…