Canon of Film

CANON OF FILM: ‘Election’

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'Election' is a twisted dark satire that seems to feel more and more relevant and important with each passing viewing. It was a critical hit, but not a commercial one originally. Hit the jump to read more about the film!

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CANON OF FILM: ‘Apollo 13’

In this edition of CANON OF FILM, we take a look back at Ron Howard‘s ‘Apollo 13’ in honor of ‘Solo‘ and ‘Arrested Development‘ season 5. APOLLO 13 (1995) [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/nEl0NsYn1fU”] Director: Ron Howard Screenplay: William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert based on the book “Lost Moon,” by Jim Lovell …

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CANON OF FILM: ‘Juno’

In this edition of CANON OF FILM, we honor of the release of Tully by taking a look back at Jason Reitman‘s directorial debut and coming-of-age-classic, Juno. For the story behind the genesis of the Canon, you can click here. JUNO (2007) Director: Jason Reitman Screenplay: Diablo Cody [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/K0SKf0K3bxg”] I shocked a …

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CANON OF FILM: ‘The Godfather’

In this edition of CANON OF FILM, we take a look back at Francis Ford Coppola‘s masterpiece, ‘The Godfather‘. For the story behind the genesis of the Canon, you can click here. THE GODFATHER (1972) Director: Francis Ford Coppola Screenplay: Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppola based on the novel …

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CANON OF FILM: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

Checking IMDB's Top 250 list of their most highly-ranked movies, it's no surprise that 'The Shawshank Redemption' comes in at number one. I say that now, because I've obviously checked the list more than once and just am aware of it's popularity but it is actually a surprise when you really think about it. You can talk to nearly everybody what they most like to see in movies, and 'The Shawshank Redemption' has almost none of them. Hit the jump to read on!

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CANON OF FILM: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’

In this edition of CANON OF FILM, we take a look back at Amy Heckerling‘s high school coming-of-age-classic, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. For the story behind the genesis of the Canon, you can click here. FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982) Director: Amy Heckerling Screenplay: Cameron Crowe based on his …

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