Griffin Dunne

Date of Birth

1955-06-08

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Known for

The Big Blue, An American Werewolf in London, My Girl, After Hours, Last Night

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Awesome Art Spotlight and Interview: Huan Do

Posted 8 months ago

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to...

John Landis dropped a lot of memorable dream sequences into An American Werewolf in London, and we're digging into them

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Digging into the dream sequences of An American Werewolf in London

Posted 10 months ago

John Landis dropped a lot of memorable dream sequences into An American Werewolf in London, and we're digging into them

JoBlo Originals

An American Werewolf in London (1981) – WTF Happened to This Horror Movie?

Posted 4 years ago

A new episode of the WTF Happened to This Horror Movie? video series has just been released, and in this one we’re digging into the making of one of the most popular werewolf movies ever, the 1981 classic An American...

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John Landis advised his son against remaking An American Werewolf in London

Posted 9 years ago

Over three decades have passed since John Landis first unleashed AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON on the world, and the film is still held in high esteem, especially due to Rick Baker's masterful werewolf transformation sequences which continue to be...

Review: War Machine

Posted 9 years ago

PLOT: A four-star General (Brad Pitt) is brought to Afghanistan in order to finally end the war, only to find his personal ambitions do not mesh with the reality of the conflict, or the administration’s goals in that area. REVIEW:...

We Talk I Love Dick with Kathryn Hahn, Kevin Bacon, Griffin Dunne & More!

Posted 9 years ago

Over the past few years, Amazon Prime has been delivering some serious quality television. Not only do they offer shows like Mozart in the Jungle and Transparent, you can now check out one of the boldest relationship comedies you’ll find...

Max Landis to write & direct a remake of An American Werewolf in London

Posted 10 years ago

This summer Max Landis tweeted that "there's only one of my dad's movies I'd ever be willing to try to remake and I'm already doing it," which led fans to believe that the younger Landis was working on a remake...

Review: Tumbledown

Posted 11 years ago

PLOT: The young widow (Rebecca Hall) of a cult musician begins to fall for an academic (Jason Sudeikis) that she’s hired to collaborate with her on a biography of her late husband. REVIEW: Once the dominant genre of American cinema...

FX legend and Oscar winner Rick Baker is retiring from the movie business

Posted 11 years ago

As Hollywood moves more and more towards CGI for all special effects needs, the use of practical make-up and animatronics has become as out-dated as cassette tapes and video stores. While directors like J.J. Abrams champion the practical for movies...

American Werewolf In London- Horror Review- (Day 24 of 31)- October Massacre

Posted 12 years ago

PLOT: On a backpacking trip to London, two American college students are attacked by a werewolf. Soon, the lone survivor comes to the realization that he may be making a serious transformation once the moon is full. REVIEW: John Landis’ classic...

The Good, The Bad & The Badass: James Caan

Posted 12 years ago

Chris Last week, in anticipation of THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, we took a look at the filmography of Wes Anderson, whose debut film, BOTTLE ROCKET, featured a standout performance by this week’s subject… James Caan No one could ever deny...

Review: Blood Ties

Posted 12 years ago

BLOOD TIES was originally reviewed as part of our TIFF 2013 coverage. PLOT: In New York City, circa 1974, Chris (Clive Owen) is paroled after twelve-years in prison for murder. He’s met by his sister Marie (Lili Taylor) and brother...

Forget the Oscars, here are your 2014 Razzie Award winners

Posted 12 years ago

12 YEARS A SLAVE is your 2014 Best Picture according to the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts, and Sciences, but the real winner is MOVIE 43. The ensemble sketch comedy film starring everyone from Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet to...

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