The Fate of ‘Jingle All the Way’: Failure, Scandal, and a Second Wind
Released in 1996, ‘Jingle All the Way’ is now more often …
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The French New Year’s Film That Stanley Kubrick Loved
With the holiday season approaching, it’s worth recalling the admiration of …
How an American Actor Derailed the Filming of an Alexei Balabanov Movie
Alexei Balabanov’s filmography includes both cult, widely beloved hits and bold …
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: How a Christmas Fairy Tale Was Accused of Communist Propaganda
Today, Frank Capra’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946) is regarded in …
‘Love Actually’: How Much Did Claudia Schiffer’s 90 Seconds Cost?
‘Love Actually’ is not just a Christmas classic, but also a …
The Orgasm Scene from ‘When Harry Met Sally’: What Does the Director’s Mother Have to Do with It?
The romantic comedy ‘When Harry Met Sally’ has long been part …
The Soviet ‘Lord of the Rings’: A Forgotten Adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien
When we speak of adaptations of J. R. R. Tolkien, what …
‘The Santa Clause’: When a Christmas Fairy Tale Went Too Far
The 1994 film ‘The Santa Clause’ marked a successful beginning for …
‘The Chorus’: Fascinating Details Behind the Creation of an Unexpected Cinematic Success
The Chorus, released in 2004, became an astonishing phenomenon, attracting millions …
John Lennon as Gollum: The Transformation We Never Saw
Today it’s hard to imagine The Lord of the Rings in …