Movies, Movies, Movies… Ahh, the joy of a packed movie palace, settling in to enjoy a great film with a crowd full of friendly strangers….it’s why we love the cinema, right? OK you two, break it up. We are talking… Read More ›
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Gangsters, Ghosts And Dragon Tattoos! Here Are Ten Great “Films With A G” That Will “Always Be Closing!”
Listen Up! My “A-Z” Celebration OF Cinema Continues With The Letter “G”! Lean in closely, because I’ve got ten great films that begin with the letter “G” – if they are good enough to get Don Corleone’s attention, then they… Read More ›
Happy 94th Birthday Gene Hackman! Here Are His Greatest Movie Roles!
“Son, whatever you do, don’t sell that cow!” One of the first times I saw Gene Hackman effortlessly take command of the movie screen – this moment from “Bonnie & Clyde” was just one reason to love this iconic star…and… Read More ›
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With “The Poseidon Adventure!” End The Year With Some “Hell, Upside Down!”
“Hell, Upside Down!”Take a moment to enjoy what is, without a doubt, one of the greatest movie tag lines of all time! “Hell, Upside Down!” Now, as I spent the entire year going through some of the greatest films of… Read More ›
Have You Seen “The Laughing Policeman?” Celebrating A 70’s Action-Thriller Starring Walter Matthau!
Take a moment and read that poster: ”this movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.” That’s a unique sales pitch, but it came at a time when “Dirty Harry” and other gritty… Read More ›
“Shocktober 2023” Hangs With “Dr. Phibes” At Midnight! The Madness Of Seattle’s Northgate Theater Growing Up!
I grew up in Seattle – which is a beautiful city full of nice people…and yes, it rains a lot, but that’s not the point here: Behold Seattle’s Northgate Theater! First of all, thanks to Susan and the terrific “Seattle… Read More ›
70’s Cinematic Smackdowns! The Disaster Epic Battles From “The Poseidon Adventure” and “The Towering Inferno!”
“Hell, Upside Down!”Take a moment to enjoy what is, without a doubt, one of the greatest movie tag lines of all time! “Hell, Upside Down!” Now, as I spend the year going through some of the greatest films of the… Read More ›
Have You Watched”The Late Show?” This 70’s Cult Classic Is Lily Tomlin’s Greatest Role!
Have You Seen Lily Tomlin’s Greatest Movie Role? I love Lily Tomlin – everyone knows her for her successful TV show “Grace & Frankie” with Jane Fonda – but since her breakout role on the TV show “Laugh-In” she’s always… Read More ›
Exploring Gritty 70’s Cinema With “Straight Time!” Dustin Hoffman Fires Himself!
Dustin Hoffman Gets Gritty! You may know Dustin Hoffman for a lot of great movie roles, but I bet you don’t know him as a hardened ex-con trying to do his “Straight Time!” My year-long dive into 70’s cinema has… Read More ›
Three Great 70’s Action Films! Clint Eastwood! Steve McQueen! Walter Matthau Too!
All Hail The 1970’s! I love 70′s movies! Here’s just a partial list of what that decade offered movie fans: I could go on and on, but you get the idea. These movies will live forever, thanks to DVD, blu-ray,… Read More ›
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