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3 hours ago

Making ‘Reagan’: Producing a Movie During a Global Pandemic

Shooting a movie during a pandemic is truly a surreal experience like no other. Part…

4 hours ago

Why ‘Pennies from Heaven’ Was Decades Ahead of Its Time

“Pennies from Heaven” (1981) is the American remake of an acclaimed BBC musical mini-series that…

1 day ago

‘The Hitcher’ – A Retro Road Trip to Terror

Robert Harmon’s “The Hitcher” (1986) is among the few horror films that, just upon mentioning…

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Barry Wurst4 hours ago
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Why ‘Pennies from Heaven’ Was Decades Ahead of Its Time

“Pennies from Heaven” (1981) is the American remake of an acclaimed BBC musical mini-series that somehow came out during the…
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Reviews

Barry Wurst1 day ago
261

‘The Hitcher’ – A Retro Road Trip to Terror

Robert Harmon’s “The Hitcher” (1986) is among the few horror films that, just upon mentioning the title, a spark of…
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Barry Wurst2 days ago
339

‘The Snare’ – A True Blue Indie Sleeper You Can’t Miss

Writer/director Merlin Camozzi’s “The Snare” is one of those “little” films that sometimes get lost in the post-film festival release…
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Barry Wurst3 days ago
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‘Children of Men’ at 20: Still Raw, Shocking and Masterful

Alfonso Cuarón’s “Children of Men” (2006) takes place in London of 2027, a bleak world where, for reasons never disclosed,…
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Christian Toto4 days ago
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‘Practical Magic 2’s’ Fan Service Casts Weak Spell

Some spells last longer than others. “Practical Magic” hit theaters in 1998 and made a modest splash, at best. Yet…
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Christian Toto5 days ago
446

Why ‘On a String’ Will Win You Over

Isabel Hagen took the “write what you know” saw seriously. Hagen wrote, directs and stars in “On a String,” a…
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HIT CLASSICS

Industry News

Christian TotoJune 19, 2026
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20 Insane ‘Rocky’ Facts Every Fan Should Know

The Italian Stallion is the All-American story. He’s as iconic as Uncle Sam … if the old fella did 100…
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Lists

Christian TotoMay 12, 2026
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HiT’s 25 Best* Movies of All Time

Nothing inspires more arguments than a “Best Of” listicle. These lists are obviously subjective. One person’s film classic is another’s…
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FAITH-BASED HOLLYWOOD

Faith-Based

Christian Toto3 days ago
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Faith-Friendly ‘Pendragon Cycle’ Shocks Hollywood

“Conservative” art remains in shockingly short supply. For every project like “What Is a Woman?” or “Police State,” there are hundreds of stories told from…
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February 19, 2026

Why ‘Midwinter Break’ Is Unlike Most Faith-Based Films
November 12, 2025

‘Elm Trees’ Novel Embraces Christmas Wonder
November 7, 2025

Faith-Based Rom-Com Counters Hollywood’s Marriage Misery