Jack Palance lights Joan Crawford’s fire in 1952’s “woman in jeopardy” film noir, “Sudden Fear.” I watched Sudden Fear starring Joan Crawford for the first time in years, with renewed interest. The film has grown in reputation in recent decades, what with several high profile film critics championing the film noir flick as a classic. Sudden … Read more
You might not want to get too attached to your favorite chain restaurant, because even some of the biggest names have closed locations this year. Like several other industries, restaurants have been hit hard in 2025. The reason behind it all depends on the chain. For some, it was a matter of trying to keep … Read more
Without Kentucky Fried Movie, the first film from Jim Abrahams and his partners, Jerry and David Zucker, we might never have gotten Animal House, Airplane!, or The Naked Gun films. We also might not have gotten the Oscar-winning drama Out of Africa. (We’re totally serious about that: Read on.) Here are 12 behind the scenes … Read more
New York’s IFC Center celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. Here, writer, director and projectionist Joe Stankus shares with Filmmaker a short film he made, shot by Ashley Connor, about the work that goes into the theater’s essential old-school touch: its non-digital marquee. Back in 2013 I was working as a projectionist at the IFC … Read more
Meet Mr. Shiny in Serial Killer Horror ‘Strange Harvest’ Official Trailer by Alex Billington June 24, 2025Source: YouTube “We are begging for you to help us!” Saban Films & Roadside Attractions have debuted the trailer for an indie horror thriller film titled Strange Harvest, the latest from filmmaker Stuart Ortiz (also the director of Grave … Read more
This Article is written by: James Romero – President, Film Forever MPE
A deep dive into the bloody and stylized universe of the postmodern cinema master When Quentin Tarantino presented “Kill Bill” to the world in two volumes (2003-2004), he offered much more than a simple action film. This work, divided into two parts for reasons of length, represents the pinnacle of Tarantinian style: a bold fusion … Read more
Robert Redford’s career behind the camera has been just as impactful as his iconic on-screen performances. From his Oscar-winning debut to his final directorial efforts, Redford brought the same thoughtful approach to directing that characterised his acting. I’ve always admired how Redford’s films as director reflect his values: storytelling that examines American identity, celebrates nature, … Read more
Peter Falk’s “Columbo” investigated two film stars who resorted to murder in “Requiem for a Falling Star” & “Forgotten Lady, with Anne Baxter & Janet Leigh. This is a round-up of when the rumpled TV detective starred with two one-time screen goddesses in classic Columbo episodes. Anne Baxter’s Nora Chandler finds Peter Falk’s Columbo … Read more
Is it just me or is 2025 flying by? Where have the last six months gone? How it is already the end of June? I don’t know. But I do know that I have already seen a bunch of really good movies so far in 2025, along with at least one or two stone-cold modern classics. Below, I’ve … Read more