Forget It, Jake! It’s Chinatown! Cynical Attitudes and Sexual Motivations!
THIS is the dusty face of film noir…from one of the greatest films ever made… Don’t You LOVE The Definition of Film Noir? If you are not a fan of the genre, you are missing out on some of the most...
View ArticleDownton Abbey Spinoffs! Cookbook! Gosford Park! Julian Fellowes “Snobs!”!
“Downton” Lives! Here’s a nice group photo of the “Downton Abbey” cast: Except it’s not! It’s the cast of “Gosford Park”, which in many ways is the prequel to “Downton Abbey”, and here’s why! Julian...
View Article“Old Lady Horror”! Crazy Ladies Chew Up The Screen!
Hey, Old Ladies! Calm Down! Hey, it’s two crazy old ladies fighting! What’s up? And how does it lead to THIS??? Wait, Debbie Reynolds? In a horror film? What’s going on here? Oh, and can someone...
View ArticleBrando’s Cue Cards! Real Horse Heads! The Godfather’s BEST Stories!
Time to celebrate the greatest film ever made! “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” This is probably the most iconic line EVER from a movie…and yes, from the greatest film ever made…so my only...
View ArticleO Lucky Man! Malcolm McDowell’s “Seinfeld” Connection!!
“O Lucky Man” – A Brilliant Movie’s “Seinfeld” Connection! First, if you are not aware of this 1973 British film, this post will change all that. “O Lucky Man” is a brilliant, little known masterpiece...
View ArticleLong Yards, Squealing Pigs & Boogie Nights! Burt Reynolds Greatest Roles!
“We’re about to make film history, right here… on videotape.” Time to praise Burt Reynolds, the biggest star of the 70′s – and an Actor is many TERRIFIC FILMS! Reynolds grew up in Riviera Beach,...
View Article“Django” PLEASE!! Mandingo! Klansmen! OJ’s Movie Debut! Most Offensive 70′s...
“Django” PLEASE! Time to celebrate the home video release of my favorite film of 2012 – “Django Unchained”! I have been a huge fan of Tarantino from the day I interviewed him at the Cannes Film...
View Article“Electra Glide In Blue!” Forgotten Masterpiece! Robert Blake’s Best Role!
“Did you know that me and Alan Ladd were exactly the same height?” Time now to share one of the 70′s great undiscovered films – an undiscovered masterpiece that uses a murder mystery to reveal greater...
View Article“The Friedkin Connection”! Sorcerer Blu-Ray On The Way!
Celebrating William Friedkin! Time to hear from the Director who gave you this movie image – one of the most iconic of all time: He directed “The Exorcist” – the scariest film of all time – and one of...
View ArticleSex, Violence and Diane Keaton! Looking For Mr. Goodbar!
Diane Keaton Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before! You don’t see those words used much any more, but in the 1970′s, it was true – this WAS a Diane Keaton performance that broke all the rules – it was a...
View ArticleRatatouille! Chef Thomas Keller’s Recipe For Animated Food Magic!
I get hungry every time I watch a movie with food in it. Thanks to Alex’s great idea, we decided to share this easy way to enjoy a meal AND a movie! Make these terrific dishes before the film begins...
View ArticleMeet James Bond 007! The Origin Of James Bond! Great New 007 Documentary!
“Such a small number of men have played James Bond. More men have walked on the moon!” And with that line, we are taken into the world of the most popular spy in movie history: James Bond 007! The...
View Article“Best In Show!” Dog Lover’s Dream! Cult Comedy Classic!
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To A Dog Show… Meet one of the best ensemble casts in a comedy EVER! If you haven’t seen the film “Best In Show”, you are missing a hilarious look at the world of...
View ArticleScales Of Justice! Tom Cruise! Matthew McConaughey! The Long Arms Of The Law!
The legal system – “the scales of justice”….they have been shown non-stop on TV recently, and I just finished jury duty as well, and it made me think about legal thrillers… I found myself on a jury at...
View ArticleMy New Blogs Are “Best Of’s”! Offering You, The Consumer, More Choice!
First of all, I want to thank everyone who reads this blog on a regular basis – or anyone who has even read it once…for that, I offer you THIS: Well, perhaps not, but I do appreciate the interest in...
View ArticleWhy I Don’t Fear Ben Affleck’s “Batman!”
Trying On The Cape For Size? The news that Ben Affleck has signed on to play Bruce Wayne in the new “Batman V. Superman” film has set the worldwide web ablaze with anger…but as you can see, he’s...
View Article“Quick Change”! Bill Murray’s Forgotten Classics! “Tootsies” And “Clowns...
“Clowns Welcome!” How is it that Bill Murray’s directorial debut is all but forgotten? It’s time to give his “clowns robbing a bank” comedy its just due! Also, I’ll share one of his best performances...
View ArticleJack Nicholson Retires? Yes? NO! His Greatest Roles! My “Jack” Moment!
“Forget it, Jake, it’s Chinatown.” But I can’t forget this shocking news: according to Radaronline, Jack Nicholson has decided to retire from movies! This news has stunned social media – the reports...
View ArticleWelcome To The Film Fight Club! Let The Battle Begin!
Get Ready For Some Fighting Words! I love movies. All kinds of movies. I love great ones like “The Godfather”, and I love “Psyched By The 4D Witch” as well – which, if you haven’t seen, proves that at...
View ArticleRock On, 007! The Best AND Worst James Bond Theme Songs!
It’s one of the greatest lines in movie history: “My Name’s Bond…James Bond.” Whether you like hearing those words as uttered by the first James Bond, Sean Connery…or the latest, Daniel Craig, it...
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