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 ›
Movies
EXPLOITATION FILMS – ENTER THE TWISTED WORLD OF GRINDHOUSE CLASSICS!
The world of exploitation films, sexploitation films and “grindhouse” movies is a fascinating one to me – as evidenced by the number of stories I’ve posted – I know that these movies aren’t for everyone, or more accurately – barely… Read More ›
REVENGE IS SWEET – TOP TEN SEXPLOITATION REVENGE CLASSICS!
In the mood to give back a little…revenge? Sure, we all are at one time or another. And remember: “Revenge, like Sauvignon Blanc, is a dish best served ice cold.” Or, as my friend Bill Shakespeare said: “If you prick… Read More ›
Christina Lindberg! Lina Romay! SEXPLOITATION CLASSICS!
Sexploitation Lives! I mean – LOOK AT THE TITLE OF THIS MOVIE! “A Smell Of Honey, A Swallow Of Brine!” Talk about a come on! Thanks to everyone who checked out my original post on the Top Ten Sexploitation Classics… Read More ›
Best Picture Predictions – And Now The Reality…
Well, the Academy has spoken, and there were some interesting choices and exclusions. First, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” got 5 nominations, but only one in the “big 5” – the Best Actress nomination was a bit of a… 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 ›
Karaoke Terror! Revenge Of The Ladies! Crazy Asian Cinema!
Looking for a film that celebrates a kick ass gang of middle-aged Japanese women like you see above? Or perhaps you want a movie that celebrates a young gang of japanese karaoke buffs like here? In other words, are you… Read More ›
Dinner In A Movie! Pulp Fiction + Recipe!
In 1994, I got the chance to see “Pulp Fiction” at the Cannes film festival – I knew at that moment that, I had not only seen the best movie of the year, but that film lovers had seen the… Read More ›
EXTREME ASIAN CINEMA – ROBOGEISHA!
Our journey to the far east continues with this crazy look at Geisha’s, and their extreme fighting skills! Here is RoboGeisha, the terrific 2009 japanese action spectacle. Current Japanese “it” girl Kiguchi Aya plays shy Yoshi. Poor Yoshi would love… Read More ›
Contagion! The Soderbergh List Expands!
I know I left “Contagion” off of the list of best Steven Soderbergh films, but it was an oversight. “Contagion” is one of the best films of the year and an important, timely thriller. “Contagion” is centered on the threat… Read More ›
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