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Some of the most popular and well-received holiday films center around finding love. With the holiday season upon us, there are many ways to be festive. However, one of the best traditions is to stay in and enjoy a holiday movie, whether that be with friends, family, or on one's own. These films not only bring a sense of excitement to the season but also carry important messages about love and romance.

For example, classic films like When Harry Met Sally, voted the sixth-best rom-com of all time, are still beloved by audiences for their well-written characters and relatable storylines. Other, more whimsical love stories like those portrayed by the Love Actually cast, are quintessential favorites for their romantic depictions of dating and love during the holiday season. The best holiday romantic comedies use the holiday season to teach viewers more about romance's messiness, excitement, and magic.

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What a Halloween treat! Karl Freund stopped directing after this classic, which is a shame — it’s German expressionism’s most exciting foray into classic Hollywood horror of the ’30s. Peter Lorre is incredible as Dr. Gogol, making himself as creepy and repulsive as possible while retaining a giddy audience sympathy. It’s Grand Guignol all the way — macabre, funny and irresistible. The screenplay toys with uncomfortable Body Horror and psychological weirdness; Colin Clive must contend with becoming the recipient of murderous hands. Frances Drake is the beauty that drives Dr. Gogol mad, and comedian Edward Brophy is a highlight in a non-comedic scene. “I have conquered science. Why can I not conquer love?!”

Mad Love

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Warner Archive Collection

1935 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 68 (86) min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date October 19, 2021 / 21.99

Starring: Peter Lorre, Frances Drake, Colin Clive, Ted Healy, Sara Haden, Edward Brophy, Henry Kolker, Keye Luke, May Beatty, Billy Gilbert,...

CineSavant’s hands-down favorite holiday film, this Ernst Lubitsch classic radiates human kindness in all directions. Nobody is perfect: misunderstandings benign and profound are the gentle impetus for a sweet story that will renew one’s belief that people are basically good. It’s James Stewart’s best pre-war performance, as he fits his character so perfectly; as in last month’s The Mortal Storm he and Margaret Sullavan exude decency and ‘niceness’ even when they’re being rude to each other. Frank Morgan tops his Wizard characterization, and the movie is so generous that it lets the nervy little go-getter William Tracy be the hero of the day. I’m glad this wasn’t re-invented as a sitcom, but they sure ran it through the remake hurdles.

The Shop Around the Corner

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Warner Archive Collection

1940 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 99 min. / Street Date December 22, 2020 / available through the WBshop / 21.99

Starring: James Stewart,...

Here’s a pleasant surprise: one of Rko’s most popular releases of 1948 has suddenly emerged in an uncut version that’s a full twelve minutes longer than anything most of us have seen. The gentle, family-oriented frontier tale has an attractive trio of star performers, excellent location work and a thoughtful, teasing script. I must have seen the truncated version five times, and yes, it did seem a tad abbreviated here and there. Loretta Young is the bondservant/un-kissed bride with a roving eye. William Holden is the initially unimaginative husband, while good old, Robert Mitchum is perfectly cast as a potential sexual fox-in-the-henhouse.

Rachel and the Stranger

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The Warner Archive Collection

1948 / B&w / 1:37 flat Academy / 92 80 min. / Street Date April 21, 2020 / available through The WBShop / 21.99

Starring: Loretta Young, William Holden, Robert Mitchum, Gary Gray, Tom Tully, Sara Haden, Frank Ferguson, Walter Baldwin, Regina Wallace.

Cinematography: Maury Gertsman

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Teresa Wright-Samuel Goldwyn association comes to a nasty end (See preceding post: "Teresa Wright in 'Shadow of a Doubt': Alfred Hitchcock Heroine in His Favorite Film.") Whether or not because she was aware that Enchantment wasn't going to be the hit she needed – or perhaps some other disagreement with Samuel Goldwyn or personal issue with husband Niven Busch – Teresa Wright, claiming illness, refused to go to New York City to promote the film. (Top image: Teresa Wright in a publicity shot for The Men.) Goldwyn had previously announced that Wright, whose contract still had another four and half years to run, was to star in a film version of J.D. Salinger's 1948 short story "Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut." Instead, he unceremoniously – and quite publicly – fired her.[1] The Goldwyn organization issued a statement, explaining that besides refusing the assignment to travel to New York to help generate pre-opening publicity for Enchantment,...

Stars: Natalie Scheetz, Nick Principe, Caroline Williams, Christa Campbell, Annika Strauss, Sarah Hayden, Manoush, Jared Demetri Luciano, Jeff Dylan Graham, Micaela Schäfer, Ryan Nicholson | Written and Directed by Marcel Walz

Blood Valley: Seed’s Revenge follows Christine and her friends as they drive home through the desert from a bachelorette party. Stopped by a mysterious woman who is dressed in a police officers uniform, they are lead straight into the trap of mass murderer Max Seed. Seeking revenge from a mishap years ago, the blood soaked madman is determined to inflict an insufferable pain to anyone who crosses his path.

I like to think that every film I watch teaches me something about life, furthers my understanding of the world around me and maybe how to treat my fellow man (or woman). What this film has taught me is not to take a long detour through the desert “for the...

Coming back from her bachelor party in Las Vegas Christine (Natalie Scheetz) and her friends Olvia (Christa Campbell) Barbara (Sarah Hayden) and Claire (Annika Strauss) are driving through the hot desert of Nevada. But they are not alone Serial killer Max Seed is back and he brought the whole family Director Marcel Walz Writer Marcel Walz Stars Caroline Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Hatchet III) Christa Campbell (Drove Angry Wicker Man 2001 Maniacs Field of Screams) Nick Prinzip (Laid to Rest) Jared Demetri Luciano Manoush Natalie Scheetz Annika Strauss and Sarah Hayden.

Back in 2007, Uwe Boll directed a horror film called "Seed," which went straight to DVD and received the usual terrible reviews that most Boll movies get. Today, we have a restricted trailer for the sequel. Check it out below. Plot: Coming back from her bachelorette party in Las Vegas, Christine (Natalie Scheetz) and her friends Olivia (Christa Campbell), Barbara (Sarah Hayden), and Claire (Annika Strauss) are driving through the hot desert of Nevada. But they are not alone... Serial killer Max Seed is back, and he brought the whole family! This time, Boll is only producing. "Seed 2" was actually written and directed by Marcel Walz. Trailer:...

Fred MacMurray movies: ‘Double Indemnity,’ ‘There’s Always Tomorrow’ Fred MacMurray is Turner Classic Movies’ "Summer Under the Stars" today, Thursday, August 7, 2013. Although perhaps best remembered as the insufferable All-American Dad on the long-running TV show My Three Sons and in several highly popular Disney movies from 1959 to 1967, e.g., The Absent-Minded Professor, Son of Flubber, Boy Voyage!, MacMurray was immeasurably more interesting as the All-American Jerk. (Photo: Fred MacMurray ca. 1940.) Someone once wrote that Fred MacMurray would have been an ideal choice to star in a biopic of disgraced Republican president Richard Nixon. Who knows, the (coincidentally Republican) MacMurray might have given Anthony Hopkins a run for his Best Actor Academy Award nomination. After all, MacMurray’s most admired movie performances are those in which he plays a scheming, conniving asshole: Billy Wilder’s classic film noir Double Indemnity (1944), in which he’s seduced by Barbara Stanwyck, and Wilder...

Here's the new blood thirsty one-sheet for the Uwe Boll produced slasher sequel 'Seed 2: The New Breed'. The next installment comes courtesy of director Marcel Walz and the poster features a welcome return from Seed himself who takes revenge on those who buried him alive and in the case of this fresh piece of artwork on his latest terrified female victim. 'Seed 2' stars Caroline Williams ('Hatchet III'), the sexy Christa Campbell -below ('Spiders', 'Drive Angry'), Natalie Scheetz ('Madison County'), Sarah Hayden, Annika Strauss and Nick Principe ('Laid to Rest'). Head below to check out the poster....

Have you ever seen Uwe Boll's weirdo slasher flick Seed? Better yet, have you even heard of it? It doesn't matter. Do you remember a couple of weeks ago when we announced a sequel was coming? You either have a short memory or are blocking.

Either way, check out the first official one-sheet for Seed 2 below.

Dr. Boll will be serving as producer on this one with Marcel Walz directing. Caroline Williams, Christa Campbell, Nick Principe, Jared Demetri Luciano, Manoush, Natalie Scheetz, Annika Strauss, and Sarah Hayden star.

Plot details are currently under wraps, but we'd expect lots of hammering, slicing, dicing, screaming, and all around general mayhem. You gotta like that, right? That's just how these movies roll. In the first 2007 film, a seemingly undead man is bound and buried alive but digs himself back to the surface and seeks bloody vengeance on those who caused his suffering.

Although Uwe Boll’s 2007 horror flick “Seed” wasn’t one of the strongest genre efforts released by the prolific filmmaker, apparently it did well enough to warrant a sequel. Below you can find the official teaser poster for “Seed 2: The New Breed.” Instead of directing the next installment, Boll will step into the role of producer. Marcel Walz has been tapped to helm the project. Details are scarce for the moment, but it would appear that “Gutterballs” director Ryan Nicholson is tackling special effects duties on the follow-up. Even if the story stinks and sticks to the bottom of your shoes, at least the FX will look nice. “Seed 2: The New Breed” stars Caroline Williams, Christa Campbell, Nick Prinzipè, Jared Demetri Luciano, Manoush, Natalie Scheetz, Annika Strauss, and Sarah Hayden. While you’re waiting for more information, feel free to stare at the teaser poster below. You should...

Have you ever seen Uwe Boll's weirdo slasher flick Seed? Better yet, have you even heard of it? It doesn't matter. You're going to. Especially when the recently announced Seed 2: The New Breed comes around.

Dr. Boll will be serving as producer on this one with Marcel Walz directing. Caroline Williams, Christa Campbell, Nick Principe, Jared Demetri Luciano, Manoush, Natalie Scheetz, Annika Strauss, and Sarah Hayden star.

Plot details are currently under wraps, but we'd expect lots of hammering, slicing, dicing, screaming, and all around general mayhem. You gotta like that, right? That's just how these movies roll. More soon!

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A sequel to Uwe Boll's Seed - Seed 2: The New Breed - is getting ready to roll cameras with Caroline Williams, Christa Campbell, Nick Principe, Jared Demetri Luciano, Manoush, Natalie Scheetz, Annika Strauss and Sarah Hayden.

In the first film, a seemingly undead man is bound and buried alive.  He digs himself back to the surface and seeks bloody vengeance on those who caused him his suffering.

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Ann Rutherford, best remembered as Scarlett O’Hara’s younger sister Carreen in Gone with the Wind, died earlier this evening at her home in Beverly Hills according to Rutherford’s friend, actress Anne Jeffreys. Rutherford, who had been suffering from heart problems, was 94 as per the Los Angeles Times obit (as per most other sources, she was 91). [Recent Ann Rutherford photos, Ann Rutherford and Marsha Hunt.]

In 2010, Rutherford told the Times that MGM mogul Louis B. Mayer was unwilling to loan her out for "a nothing part" such as Carreen in son-in-law David O. Selznick’s mammoth adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. Mayer changed his mind when Rutherford burst into tears.

Gone with the Wind ultimately became the biggest blockbuster ever. To this day, the Civil War romantic drama has sold more tickets than any other movie in North America. (Possibly, around the world, relative to population.) Gwtw also won eight Oscars, in addition to two special awards.