“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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
In honor of Director Steven Soderbergh’s latest movie “Haywire”, I am looking at his ten greatest cinematic achievements. I posted the first half of the list the other day – please check it out if you haven’t already. Lots of… Read More ›
Lots of comments about the first list of ten best movies about movies…so much so that I wanted to get the next part of my list out there for discussion. I also want to bring attention to Michelle Williams and… Read More ›
Hooray For Hollywood! I love movies, and I LOVE movies ABOUT movies! This is the time of year when everyone celebrates their love of film – as the awards season is now underway! 2011’s Award-winning “The Artist” is just the… Read More ›
What do the best “underdog” sports movies do: they celebrate the underdog, who has a unique story, a unique style, and always comes out on top – even when they don’t win the big game – they are winners in… Read More ›
Sexploitation rules! OK, that was just a come-on to get you excited about the post, which takes a look at the crazy world of low-budget, low-rent movies in the late 60’s and early 70’s. It was an era when rules… Read More ›
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