I forgot the cultural significance of this day in movie history, so if you click on my original story you will se lots of “Star Wars” trivia! Enjoy!
80’s cult comedies
Do You Know The Secrets Of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?” Celebrating 36 Years Of Steve Martin’s Comedic Genius!
Celebrate The Holidays With This Trio! If you recognize these three, then you have enjoyed one of the funniest movies ever made – and it was released 36 years ago yesterday, which means it’s a holiday film! “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”… Read More ›
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 ›
“Dirty” Harrys, Marys And Scoundrels Too! Ten “Movies With A D!”
Here Are Ten Great “D” Movies! Continuing my alphabetical countdown of movies I love, here are ten that begin with the letter “D” – with three “dirty” movies and Paul Giamatti too! Remember, these are NOT a list of the best films… Read More ›
The Classic 80’s Comedy “Fast Times At Ridgmont High” Was REAL? The Book Behind The Film!
“Hey, Bud, let’s party!” One of cinema’s greatest one-liners captured perfectly an age when growing up meant hanging out in a suburban shopping mall, trying desperately to impress a girl – or at least get high and cruise through life:… Read More ›
40 Years On, Celebrating”Tootsie!” This Raucous Comedy Remains A Modern, Empowered Classic!
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 ›
“Fast Times At Ridgemont High!” Why Jeff Spicoli Is High School’s Greatest Hit To The Head!
“Hey, Bud, Let’s Party!” One of cinema’s greatest one-liners captured perfectly an age when growing up meant hanging out in a suburban shopping mall, trying desperately to impress a girl – or at least get high and cruise through life:… Read More ›
RIP Yaphet Kotto…Paying Homage To This Iconic Actor…His Greatest Roles…
RIP Yaphet Kotto…. Sad news to share: the Iconic Actor Yaphet Kotto has died at the age of 81..- He was born in Harlem, New York, of Cameroonian royal ancestry (his great -grandfather had been a king in pre-colonial days… Read More ›
Bravo To Joe And Kamala! Celebrate The 2020 Election With These Terrific “Presidential” Movies!
Who Wants To Live Here? After the raucous election this week, I can’t imagine why ANYONE would take on a race for The White House! That said, the 2020 election is over, and congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice… Read More ›
The Crime Masterpiece “Heat!” My “Cult Movie Monday” Has This Electrifying Pacino / DeNiro Thriller!
Fasten Your Seat Belt For This Iconic Thriller! In 1995, the world was blown away by the exciting, multi-layered and soon-to-be iconic crime masterpiece “Heat!” From the cast to the production, this topnotch thriller is an intelligent crime drama that… Read More ›
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