Cannes 2020 Postponed… With the worldwide pandemic far from resolved, the 2020 edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has been postponed indefinitely. The latest edition of the world’s most famous film festival was scheduled to begin on May 13…. Read More ›
“While You Were Sleeping” Turns 25! A classic romantic comedy just turned 25 – and this “Cult Movie Monday” has lots of great insider stories about the film! Having lived in Chicago, my wife and I love that this classic… Read More ›
“I Feel The Need…The Need For Speed!” It was one of the most iconic movie lines of the 80’s – and it captured EXACTLY the energy rush that filled movie theaters when the smash hit “Top Gun” exploded on screens… Read More ›
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Time For A Hike! For those who have been following along, one of my favorite series of stories involves a great “hike” followed by a classic Alfred Hitchcock film…my wife Alex came up with the idea,…
Movies, Movies, Movies… Ahh, the joy of a packed movie palace, settling in to enjoy a great film with a crowd full of friendly strangers….it’s why we love the cinema, right? Well, in these #quarantineathome days, the theaters are closed… Read More ›
Listen Up! My “A-Z” Celebration OF Cinema Continues With “G”! Lean in closely, because I’ve got ten great films that begin with the letter “G” – if they are good enough to get Don Corleone’s attention, then they should be… Read More ›
“Soylent Green” – A Pop Culture Sci-Fi Classic! As with all of you, I have been “quarantined at home” for the past several weeks, and it has given me the chance to dip into Hollywood classics, including one that has… Read More ›
“Editing the Buttholes Out of ‘Cats’ Was a Total Nightmare for VFX Crew!” What a headline for a story, and what a perfect “What The Friday?!?!?!” In the history of Hollywood, a few films have gained lasting notoriety for being… Read More ›
The “Watery” Dead Are Here! This time of #shelteringathome has given some of us a chance to catch up on great TV shows, or discover cult films that have been released recently on home video. This “Cult Movie Monday” has… Read More ›
A Modern Pandemic Horror Story! As the world deals with the coronavirus crisis, many are pointing to a 2011 film that offered an eerily similar story: The Prescient “Contagion!” My “Cult Movie Monday” takes a look at Director Steven Soderbergh’s… Read More ›
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