RIP Carl Weathers… Such sad news to share – as reported on Deadline.com: Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first three Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore and dozens of other films and TV shows, died Tuesday,… Read More ›
70’s Cinema
“Dirty” Harrys, Marys And Scoundrels Too! Ten “Movies With A D!”
Here Are Ten Great “D” Movies! Continuing my alphabetical countdown of movies I love, here are ten that begin with the letter “D” – with three “dirty” movies and Paul Giamatti too! Remember, these are NOT a list of the best films… Read More ›
Happy 94th Birthday Gene Hackman! Here Are His Greatest Movie Roles!
“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 ›
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 ›