“Where you going…? Where’s everybody going…?” Bette Midler makes an electrifying motion picture debut as “The Rose” – this 1979 musical drama tells the story of a self-destructive ’60s rock star who struggles to cope with the constant pressures of… Read More ›
Obscure Movies
Hey “Tootsie!” My “Cult Movie Monday” Dresses Dustin Hoffman Up For Comedic Success!
TV Executive On A New York Soundstage: “I’d like to make her look a little more attractive, how far can you pull back?” The Cameraman: “How do you feel about Cleveland?” With that hilarious line, America met Dorothy Michaels, the… Read More ›
“The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3!” This “Cult Movie Monday” Has A Great Hijacking Thrill Ride Under New York City!
Mr. Blue: “I once had a man shot for talking to me like that.” Mr. Gray: “Yeah, well, that’s the difference between you and me. I’ve always done my own killing.” With that “sharp as nails” dialogue, this “Cult Movie… Read More ›
Celebrating “Blaxploitation” Cinema! Shaft! Pam Grier! Dolemite! Celebrate Black History Month With these Seminal Films Of The 70’s!
Celebrate “Black History Month” With Empowered “Blaxploitation” Cinema! Black History Month is an important celebration of black achievement. That said, “blaxploitation cinema” doesn’t come up as much as it should in the discussion – but this “Cult Movie Monday” is… Read More ›
Incredible Cinema With A Capital “E!” My “Movies A-Z” Countdown Continues!
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Get Ready For Some “E”eccentric Cinema! My alphabetical countdown of my favorite movies – the 26-part “Movies A-Z” – continues with the letter “E” – another letter full of incredible cinema – as always, I have…
The James Garner Blogathon Is Here! His Western “Skin Game” Takes On Slavery!
It’s The James Garner Blogathon! I was excited to participate in this terrific “Blogathon”, celebrating the films of iconic Actor James Garner….here is the link for you to head over and see ALL of the films on display – and… Read More ›
“Cats” Has Nine Lives! This Mega-Flop Is Now A Campy Hit! “What The Friday” Has Cult Movie Madness Update!
“Cats” Lives! Wait – “What The Friday?!?!?!?!?!?!” Last month Hollywood watched one of the biggest flops of all time hit theaters: the film version of the Broadway smash hit “Cats” just seemed wrong in every way. Don’t believe me? Well,… Read More ›
The “Laureate Of Lowlife!” Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has “Barfly” Charles Bukowski!
“Hey baby, nobody suffers like the poor.” He’s been called the “laureate of American lowlife” – and this classic photo by Mark Hanauer captures the intensity and bravado of one of America’s greatest Writers, Charles Bukowski! Let’s Have A Drink… Read More ›
Brilliant Taika Waititi! From Vampires In “Shadows” To Oscar’s Brilliant “JoJo Rabbit!” “Cult Movie Monday” Celebrates This Oscar Nominee!
Do You Ever Wonder Where Vampires Come From? Here’s a great quote from a film that explains it all: “One day I was selling my wares, and I walked past this old, creepy castle, and I look at it and… Read More ›
Movies With A “D”! Dirty Harry! 007’s Debut! Revenge And “Dead Sushi” Too!
Here Are Ten Great “D” Movies! Continuing my alphabetical countdown of movies I love, here are ten that begin with the letter “D” – they are full of sex, violence and Paul Giamatti too! Remember, these are NOT a list… Read More ›