Celebrating a great era in exploitation film making – “BLAXPLOITATION!” “Blaxploitation” is a now somewhat overlooked style of film making from the early 70’s that were an ethnic sub-cuture of exploitation film, focused on the black community. Meet Blaxploitation Legend… Read More ›
Let’s Go Bowling! With the recent political talk about how bowling speaks to what America stands for, I thought a look at some of the most popular – and interesting – movies about bowling were in order. KINGPINS, THE DUDE,… Read More ›
Hey! Watch It With The Camera! We’re Doing An Orgy Here! There are documentaries that enlighten – and inform. They are, in many ways, educational and thought-provoking. Yes, even when they are about orgies… And then there are documentaries that… Read More ›
Hold The Phone! I love telling someone about a great movie they may have missed. Recently, I got someone hooked on “Barton Fink”, the classic Coen Brothers film – there are a ton of great, overlooked films to share –… Read More ›
Excuse me – yes, you there…take a look at this: Do I have your attention yet? Need a moment to clean up? Got a taste for revenge? Well, buckle for some of the most intense and provocative movies released around… Read More ›
In honor of James Gandolfini, here is a list of the five best movies about movies – including the terrific performance by the Actor in “Get Shorty!” Let’s all go to the movies! Leave your cares at the door and… Read More ›
Welcome To New York! Nothing like a nice leisurely drive down the west side highway! “You fly here often?” There is nothing better than settling in for a great action double feature: all the better if the films compliment each… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
“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 ›
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