“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 ›
Film Noir
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 ›
ALBERT BROOKS! Drive! Out Of Sight! Broadcast News! Taxi Driver!
In 2012, Albert Brooks was ROBBED of an Oscar nomination. Of course there were 5 great performances nominated, but it doesn’t change the fact that Brooks once again delivered a tough, gritty performance that was overlooked by the Academy. In… Read More ›
TOP TEN Revenge Classics To Ring In 2013!
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Mine is to get back at EVERYONE who has done me wrong! OK, maybe not, but doesn’t that sound good? I mean “revenge, like Sauvignon Blanc, is a dish best served ice cold.” Or, as… Read More ›
Sex! Violence! Bananas! Classic 70’s Movie Posters!
Movie posters are in many ways a lost art. The wide variety of looks are largely a thing of the past…here are ten examples of classic 70’s movie art, from the jumbled messaging, the cheap come-ons, to the iconic looks… Read More ›