Let’s Do The Time Warp Again! Why am I writing about an iconic musical number from a cult film that is 43 years old? Well, because Lorna told me to! OK, a bit of hyperbole, but Lorna K. Duff-Howie has… Read More ›
British Cinema
“The Wicker Man” Burns Up #31DaysOfHalloween! A Cult Classic With A Wild Erotic Dance!
Meet The Fiery Horror Of “The Wicker Man!” As we celebrate these #31DaysOfHalloween, here’s something very important to remember: “Do sit down, Sergeant. Shocks are so much better absorbed with the knees bent.” And with that advice, do sit down… Read More ›
“Frogs!” Vincent Price! Old Ladies! #31DaysOfHalloween Goes “Campy”!
Killer Frogs And Vincent Price, Too! Behold the greatest single movie poster image of all time. Yes, even frogs can say “enough is enough!” It’s #31daysofHalloween, a perfect season for movies that are over the top, campy and fun as… Read More ›
A Historical Urban Hike Through London! My “Hitch Hiking” Series #6! Alfred Hitchcock’s Thames River Swim To Promote The Provocative “Frenzy”!
Welcome To London! I have been lucky enough to have been to London many times in my career, and have had the chance to explore many of its fun and fascinating corners…as part of my latest “Hitch Hiking” series, I… Read More ›
Spinal Tap’s Lawsuit Goes To $400-Million! Classic Mock Rockers Sue For A Piece Of The Cinematic Pie!
These Don’t “Go To Eleven”! They Go To $400-Million! Yes, speakers that “go to eleven” so they would be “one louder” is just one of the great gags from “This Is Spinal Tap”- along with, of course, “Hello, Cleveland!” One… Read More ›
The 2018 “Burning Man” Controversy! What’s The Fate Of The “Orgy Dome”?
Welcome to “Burning Man!” One of pop culture’s most unique spectacles, the Burning Man Festival, is about to light up again, but this year, there is more controversy than usual about the event… As The Daily Mail reports: “Tens of… Read More ›
“Downton Abbey” Movie Details Revealed! The Entire Cast Returns! A Look At The World Of Downton Abbey!
“Downton Abbey” Lives! OK, as a huge fan of this TV show, I am so excited to share the news: the long-awaited “Downton Abbey” movie is happening! Even better, the original main cast from the series are returning, with shooting… Read More ›
Terrific “American Grindhouse” Documentary Celebrates “Violence! Liquor! Sex!” Classic Cult Cinema!
“Violence! Liquor! Sex!” Talk about a “not-so-subtle” poster! I just watched a terrific documentary about “Grindhouse” cinema, and this is exactly what they were discussing! More on that documentary in a moment but first, some examples of this “sinful era… Read More ›
“The Studio That Dripped Blood!” British Horror Company Amicus Scores With Cult Shockers! See The Legendary “Werewolf Break!”
Ready For Some Classic 70’s Horror? Time To Get Amicus! Bravo to Severin Films for releasing a great box set that celebrates a company called Amicus! Known as ‘The Studio That Dripped Blood’, the British film company Amicus Productions –… Read More ›
“Hitch Hiking” #2! “The Birds” At Bodega Bay! California’s Amazing Coastline! A Series Of Great Hikes + Alfred Hitchcock’s Best Movies!
Talk About A Hike With A View! In the distance is downtown Los Angeles – and there are so many great ways to get a spectacular view like this…so I wanted to share some of my favorite hikes in the… Read More ›
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