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Here we go with the first set of swimwear matches in the Fashion Icons Tourney. Matches will be up through Wednesday evening to vote on. Good luck everyone :) Rosalind Russell vs Esther Williams Fashion Icons Swimwear Match 1: Which actress style do you like more from the photos?   read more

When we first meet Paul Dietrich, the driven pianist has placed a disappointing third in a minor Midwestern competition. Despite his proud father's support, Paul (Richard Dreyfuss) considers ditching his concert pianist dream for a job in the Chicago public school system. However, when he earns an i read more

When we first meet Paul Dietrich, the driven pianist has placed a disappointing third in a minor Midwestern competition. Despite his proud father's support, Paul (Richard Dreyfuss) considers ditching his concert pianist dream for a job in the Chicago public school system. However, when he earns an i read more

The Motion Pictures is, by and large, a classic film blog and will always remain as such… but as those who have followed the blog for a long time will know, I do love watching modern films as well and am a total sucker for award season. I love watching the year’s nominated films, making read more

Yes, I’m happy to tell you that Myrna Loy, star of the 30’s is still in the competition. I’m happy because I’m the one who “represents” her. She defeated Audrey Hepburn 305-234. Ok, you know me, Audrey Hepburn is my favourite actress so I must admit I’m a l read more

The Classic Horror Campaign has teamed up with British Fantasy Award-nominated publishers Spectral Press for our latest Creepy Competition. You could win an autographed copy of Stephen Volk‘s evocative new novella Whitstable which features Hammer Films’ legendary star Peter Cushing as th read more

There has always been a tradition linking ghostly horror stories with the festive season, particularly in Britain, and can be traced back to Victorian times and the ghost stories of Charles Dickens and M.R. James. Spectral Press looks set to continue that tradition with the first of their Christmas read more

If you’re a fan of classic Hammer horror films you need to check out this competition on the Top10Horror website where you could win one of 3 Special Edition copies of The Reptile and Plague of the Zombies Blu-ray & DVDs (double play) courtesy of StudioCanal. Slither across to the Top10Hor read more

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