YOU TALKING TO ME? Yes I am! Time to get back to talking movies! Let’s talk some CLASSIC FILMS, like “The Godfather”: The story of Hollywood is much more entertaining that just history. It is full of iconic images like… Read More ›
70’s
The “Phantom” Is Gone! An Appreciation of William Finley…
William Finley Has Died… Very sad news to post. William Finley, the star of Brian DePalma’s brilliant 1974 movie “Phantom Of The Paradise”, has died. Here is a bio I found online: “The lanky 6’4″ William Finley played the side… Read More ›
Hungry Cops, Working Girls and Martyrs! These Women Can ACT!
Great Acting is inspiring – and here are 4 award-winning performances that showcase great acting by four terrific Actresses! Working Girl – Directed by Mike Nichols. Released in 1988. Melanie Griffith was Oscar nominated for Best Actress – and held… Read More ›
Scarface, Phantoms & Obsessions! A Celebration of DePalma!
Load Up For A Celebration of DePalma! Brian DePalma is one of America’s greatest living Directors. Yet he doesn’t win Oscars, he doesn’t get much attention lately, and it’s a shame, because he has made some of the best movies… Read More ›
Seven Ups! Pelham 1-2-3! CLASSIC 70’S ACTION CRIME THRILLER DOUBLE FEATURE!
Welcome To New York! Nothing like a nice leisurely drive down the west side highway! “You fly here often?” There is nothing better than settling in for a great action double feature: all the better if the films compliment each… Read More ›
The Wrath Of Caan! Gamblers! Thiefs! Elf! James Caan’s Greatest Hits!
Time To Celebrate JAMES CAAN! Take a moment. He deserves it. In movie history, very few Actors have made the impact that James Caan has made. Need proof? More on this photo in a second, but first, let’s look at… Read More ›
Network! Broadcast News! RON BURGUNDY! Best Movies About TV!
Movies about TV. The big screen takes on all of the problems and foibles of the small screen…seems fair, since I did three posts about the best movies about movies. Let’s look at the best movies that celebrate – and… Read More ›
New “Lady Snowblood” Blu-Rays! Classic ’70’s Japanese Exploitation!
“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 ›
Remaking “The Last of Sheila!” One Of Ten GREAT Undiscovered 70’s Movies!
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 ›
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