“Son, whatever you do, don’t sell that cow!” One of the first times I saw Gene Hackman effortlessly take command of the movie screen – this moment from “Bonnie & Clyde” was just one reason to love this iconic star…and… Read More ›
70’s Cinema
Movies With A “C”! Classic “C”inema! From “Cast Away” To Fake Mars Landings! A “White Lotus” Connection Too!
Time For Some “C” Cinema! My countdown of favorite movies “A-Z” continues with another great letter, which is full of comedy, drama, horror and John Travolta! REMEMBER: This is not a top ten, just ten movies I love, so if… Read More ›
Broadway Joe Namath’s Super Bowl Stunner! 55 Years On From Pigskin To Pop Culture Icon And Ann-Margret Chopper Flick!
The Legend Of Broadway Joe! Talk about a fun locker room! One of the NFL’s most legendary stars not only hung out with Farrah Fawcett, but it was 55 years ago yesterday – January 12 1969 – that he made… Read More ›
A Theater Puts Out A “James Bond” Warning! That Story + My 2024 “007” Review-A-Thon!
Warning! James Bond Ahead! And it has come to this: moviegoers in London are being “warned” about the content of the James Bond films! Shield Your Sensitive Eyes! Yes, these films are now being shown WITH A WARNING! As reported by… Read More ›
Give Me An “A”! Ten Classic Films That Begin With “A”! Movies “A-Z” For 2024!
Celebrating “Cinema A – Z” In 2024! I’ve done this before, but I’m back it: every week in 2024, I will be sharing my favorite movies beginning with a letter of the alphabet! Ten Great Films That Begin With the… Read More ›
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With “The Poseidon Adventure!” End The Year With Some “Hell, Upside Down!”
“Hell, Upside Down!”Take a moment to enjoy what is, without a doubt, one of the greatest movie tag lines of all time! “Hell, Upside Down!” Now, as I spent the entire year going through some of the greatest films of… Read More ›
Celebrating “The Godfather!” The Greatest Film Of All Time Caps A Year Of 70’s Cinema!
Celebrating The Greatest Film Of All Time! My year-long look at 70’s cinema ends with my favorite film of all time. A masterpiece that gets even better and better with repeated viewings, “The Godfather” was a cultural sensation when released… Read More ›
Have You Seen “The Laughing Policeman?” Celebrating A 70’s Action-Thriller Starring Walter Matthau!
Take a moment and read that poster: ”this movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.” That’s a unique sales pitch, but it came at a time when “Dirty Harry” and other gritty… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Iconic “Hightower” Gets A Starring Role In A ’70’s Gem!
Welcome To The Hollywood Hightower! I love iconic Hollywood, and it is disappearing – but there is a website that is fighting back! Alison Martino’s terrific website http://alisonmartino.com houses her “Vintage Los Angeles” social media – it has a wide… Read More ›
Barbra Streisand’s Massive 992-Page Memoir! Wild Stories And A “48 Hour” Audio Book!
Barbra Streisand’s Massive New Memoir Is Here! I’m very excited to read this, as I am a big fan of so many aspects of her career….and when I say massive, I mean MASSIVE! She clearly isn’t holding anything back, as… Read More ›
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