Behold the Japanese Super Female! This is a CRAZY new category of film – young women who overcome extreme adversity to turn the tables on their male oppressors – usually with lots and lots of blood! Here is an unnecessary… Read More ›
70’s Cinema
Celebrating Troma’s “Return To Nuke ’em High”! The “Tromatic” Classics Unveiled!
Behold Master Filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman! I’ve known Lloyd Kaufman for many years. He went to Yale. He is proud of that fact. He is also proud of the fact that he runs the longest-lasting independent film studio in the world…. Read More ›
Clowns! Village People! Johnny Depp! Beatles! Ten “Most Misguided” Movies Of All Time!
I love movies. I love great movies – Oscar winners, classics that are studied in film classes…but let’s be honest: I also love a movie that dares to be called “A Smell Of Honey, A Swallow Of Brine.” I mean… Read More ›
Best Movie Recipes! “Goodfellas” Garlic, Belushi Food Fights + Big Nights!
I want to watch a movie. AND I am hungry. Just like Bluto, eyeing the food right above us. What to do? Easy. Dinner IN A MOVIE. I have posted about this before, but I wanted to update, expand, and… Read More ›
Classic 70’s Cinema – UPDATED!
I love 70′s movies. Many posts have confirmed that so far, and why stop now? There are so many forgotten films – but thanks to DVD, blu-ray, and the thousands of films available ondemand, you never have to forget them… Read More ›
The Wrath Of Caan! Gamblers! Thiefs! Elf! James Caan’s Greatest Hits!
Time To Celebrate JAMES CAAN! Take a moment. He deserves it. In movie history, very few Actors have made the impact that James Caan has made. Need proof? More on this photo in a second, but first, let’s look at… Read More ›
Network! Broadcast News! RON BURGUNDY! Best Movies About TV!
Movies about TV. The big screen takes on all of the problems and foibles of the small screen…seems fair, since I did three posts about the best movies about movies. Let’s look at the best movies that celebrate – and… Read More ›
New “Lady Snowblood” Blu-Rays! Classic ’70’s Japanese Exploitation!
“Lady Snowblood” Is Here! Fans of 70’s japanese exploitation are rejoicing today, thanks to Criterion’s new blu-ray release of the two “Lady Snowblood” films! These are classic samurai revenge thrillers, beautifully made and now out on Criterion! You can read… Read More ›
Remaking “The Last of Sheila!” One Of Ten GREAT Undiscovered 70’s Movies!
New Line just announced that they will be remaking of the most neglected 70’s films, “The Last Of Sheila!” I love what is, for me, the golden era of cinema – movies from the 70’s. This is the decade of… Read More ›
EXPLOITATION FILMS – ENTER THE TWISTED WORLD OF GRINDHOUSE CLASSICS!
The world of exploitation films, sexploitation films and “grindhouse” movies is a fascinating one to me – as evidenced by the number of stories I’ve posted – I know that these movies aren’t for everyone, or more accurately – barely… Read More ›