Once again, “Through The Shattered Lens” has a terrific post about Oscar! Enjoy! Ah, the 60s. Both the studio system and the production code collapsed as Hollywood struggled to remain relevant during a time of great social upheaval. The Academy… Read More ›
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Hiking To The “M*A*S*H” TV Site! Malibu Creek State Park’s Iconic TV Treasure!
Visiting The “M*A*S*H” TV Series Filming Location! My friend and “knows everything about TV” expert Marc Berman shared a few days ago that this week in 1983: “A record 106 million viewers tuned in to watch “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,”… Read More ›
“Psycho” Meets Sondheim! The Terrific 70’s Hollywood Mystery “The Last Of Sheila” – From Stephen Sondheim And Anthony Perkins!
“Who did this room? Parker Brothers?” As a lover of 70’s cinema, I’m taking a look at some of the most memorable films of that decade – like this! The Brilliant 70’s Mystery “The Last Of Sheila!” As I share… Read More ›
Is An Oscar Tsunami On The Way? An “Everything Everywhere” Victory Could Be “All At Once!”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once Is The Undeniable Oscars Front-runner!” This headline from Vulture.com says it all: after a weekend in which it won every major award, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is lined up to be the Best Picture of… Read More ›
Was “Slap Shot” Paul Newman’s Favorite Movie? This Superstar’s Raucous Sports Comedy Is A 70’s Gem!
How Happy Does Paul Newman Look? He was a Hollywood Icon: he was “Hud”, “The Hustler”, “Butch Cassidy” and more…a career filled with so many classic films….yet this was his favorite! “Slap Shot!” All year long, I am looking at… Read More ›
“The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3!” Celebrating Great 70’s Cinema With This Great Hijacking Thrill Ride Under New York City!
Mr. Blue: “I once had a man shot for talking to me like that.”Mr. Gray: “Yeah, well, that’s the difference between you and me. I’ve always done my own killing.” With that “sharp as nails” dialogue, I’m celebrating 70’s cinema… Read More ›
Have You Met Chicago’s Man-Eating Lions? The Real “Ghost And The Darkness!” Up Close With The Tsavo Killers!
Meet “The Ghost And The Darkness!” They may not look it, but these are two of the most ravenous Lions in history! When I lived in Chicago, we’d go to see them – what a fascinating story! The two Lions… Read More ›
RIP Raquel Welch…An Appreciation Of Her Life And Career…
What an iconic photo – Raquel Welch wearing the American flag – an incredible image from an Actress who had an amazing career – and sadly, Raquel died yesterday at the age of 82…reports only say it followed a “brief… Read More ›
These 10 “Movies With A T” Are Talking To You And “Go To 11!”
Do I Have Your Attention? Good, because it’s time for another letter, and another great collection of films! My “Movies A-Z” continues with the letter “T”, which has one of the funniest comedies of all time, the great Vincent Price, AND my… Read More ›
Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies Ranked! The Cinema Critic Has The List!
Now, this reminds me to share my list of the best and worst Bond themes! Here is on list – and here is mine!