You’ll Believe A Car Can Fly! This image is from one of the best car chases ever committed to film – shot in the early 70’s on the real “mean streets” of New York! There were a number of great… Read More ›
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“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Turns FIFTY! Let’s Do The “Time Warp” Again!
It’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s Birthday! Well, doesn’t time fly when you are one of cinema’s most unlikely success stories? As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, these red lips are about to celebrate 50 years as a pop culture phenomenon! The Rocky Horror… Read More ›
“Jaws” Turns FIFTY Today! Here Are All The Celebrations Underway + Fascinating Trivia!
5 Reasons To Celebrate This “Jaws” Birthday! 50 years ago today, one of the greatest thrillers in cinema history premiered – and changed movie history forever. At that time, Hollywood routinely premiered a film in a dozen theaters across the… Read More ›
“Rocky” And “The Fonz!” How Henry Winkler Helped Sylvester Stallone’s Dream Come True!
Rocky And The Fonz! Hollywood is such a mysterious place: stars are made, careers are derailed, and for most, the spotlight never shines on them. So when I read this story – of which I knew the Muhammad Ali part… Read More ›
The Legend Of Director Sam Peckinpah: A “Wild” Visionary – And A Soup Thrower!
A visionary Director speaks candidly about the moviemaking process, both in his own words, and in the dialogue from a film… “If they move, kill ’em!” This iconic movie line is from “The Wild Bunch” – but it also speaks… Read More ›
50 Years Of “Jaws!” I Rode The Universal Tours Tram For A Shark Closeup! “War Of The Worlds” Too!
An Iconic Movie Poster… 50 years ago this summer, this singular image, along with an immediately iconic soundtrack, wowed movie audiences as Bruce, a very unfriendly shark, bit down on the world! Actor Roy Scheider took on the mighty beast… Read More ›
Journey To Italy With Clint Eastwood! Ready For A Shocking “Black Sunday?” The “Trip To Italy” Movie Blogathon Has More!
Day Two And Three Of The “Trip To Italy” Movie Blogathon Are Here! This poster sums it all up: American Actor Cameron Mitchell headed to Italy to work with the legendary Director Mario Bava – as this great blogathon looks… Read More ›
Some Big Acting Names “Hitch Hike” To Italy! It’s The “Journey To Italy” Blogathon!
Look Who’s “Hitch Hiking” To Italy – For Work! Yes, the photo above shows iconic Actors Franco Nero, David Hess and Corinne Clery all on their way to Italy to make a gritty 70’s shocker, and it’s the perfect fit… Read More ›
“Dinner And A Movie” With “The Godfather!” Here’s The Recipe For Clemenza’s Meatballs!
Here’s To A Tasty Celebration Of Mobster Meals! I am living the bachelor life for a few days. So what to make for dinner? Well, a classic “dinner and a movie” is on my menu! Time to bite into the… Read More ›
Marlon Brando’s “Deliverance?” My 70’s Cinema Look At A Wild Casting Coup!
“Squeal Like A Pig!” It is one of cinema’s most iconic – and unsettling – lines. And one of film’s most intense moments of all time. I just spoke to someone who didn’t know even know that “squeal like a… Read More ›
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