Reading While Eating for May 6: Made for the Movies

Getty Images / Alex Wong
Getty Images / Alex Wong
U.S. President Barack Obama waves to visitors as he walks towards the Marine One for a departure on the South Lawn of the White House May 6, 2011

And now, our feature presentation: today’s links bring you our favorite film news. 

Movie Map: See if you can identify all 91 films on this NYC movie map. (NY Mag)

Behind the Screens: A book prequel to The Godfather will be published next year. (NYT)

Telltale Title: Take a look at some title suggestions for the Edgar Allen Poe movie, currently being referred to as “The Untitled Raven Project.” (Best Week Ever)

Made for the Movies Events: Does the Kentucky Derby or the Royal Wedding boast better hats? (Slate)

Battle of the Bow and Arrows: Which movies have the best weapons? (LIFE)

Car Chases: See the 15 greatest movie car chases of all time. (TIME)

Viral Video: Watch some baby ducks that are fascinated by a yo-yo: (The Daily What)

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