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Movies. Opinions. Education. Written by Alan Brocavich

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Tim Curry 1946-2026

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Actor Tim Curry has passed away at 80.  Born  in Cheshire, England in 1946, Timothy James Curry started his career on-stage, beginning with ...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

A Reel Legend: Ray Harryhausen

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This month’s Reel Legend is Ray Harryhausen.    Perhaps the most influential and famous animator and special effects creator, Raymond Freder...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026

A Reel 25: THE OTHERS

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“I am your daughter…” This month marks the 25 th  anniversary of THE OTHERS.    THE OTHERS was a psychological and gothic horror film set in...
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

A Reel Opinion: The Scholar vs. The Filmmaker

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Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of THE ODYSSEY, the famed epic poem by Homer, has been the talk of the town. It has earned big box office, cr...
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

A Reel Preview - The Year in Film 2026: Episode VIII

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July is over, and it was one of the biggest blockbuster months in history, with THE ODYSSEY and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY making major bank....
Friday, July 31, 2026

A Reel Review: SPIDER-MAN - BRAND NEW DAY

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For nearly 20 years (!), the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has been an avalanche of comic-book superhero amazement. As good as it’s been,...
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

A Reel Legend: Verna Fields

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A Reel Legend tells the stories of cinematic icons who are no longer with us. The actors, actresses, and directors who have shaped the silve...
Monday, July 20, 2026

A Reel Review: THE ODYSSEY

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Much like THE LORD OF THE RINGS, Homer’s ancient Greek poem THE ODYSSEY has long been thought to be impossible to bring to the big screen in...
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

A Reel 20: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - DEAD MAN'S CHEST

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“Do you fear death? Do you fear that dark abyss? All your deeds laid bare, all your sins punished?”  This month marks the 20 th  anniversary...
Monday, July 13, 2026

Sam Neill: 1947 - 2026

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Actor Sam Neill has passed away at the age of 78.    Born in Northern Ireland before moving to New Zealand with his family, Nigel John Dermo...
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