Say Hello To The Face Of Exploitation Cinema! Someone asked me to explain the phenomenon of exploitation cinema – an era from the late 60’s to the mid-80’s when movies pushed boundaries and broke taboos…and resulted in some of the… Read More ›
Academy Award best supporting actor
Gator Bait! “Country Lovin'”! Hillbilly Brides! “Hicksploitation” Lives!
Are You Missing Some Good Old Fashioned “Hillbilly” Cinema? I know what you are thinking: with award season upon us, this is certainly an Oscar contender! And it has a rich past – with other classic “hillbilly” movies like this!… Read More ›
“Squeal Like A Pig!” Marlon Brando’s “Deliverance?” Cult Classic Casting Coup!
“Squeal Like A Pig!” It is one of cinema’s most iconic 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 pig!” was from a… Read More ›
“Lost In Translation”! The Magic Of Bill Murray’s Tokyo! Neon Nightlife! Shibuya To You Too!
“Let’s never come here again because it would never be as much fun.” These words are spoken about the incredible city of Tokyo – from a movie that captures the energy, enthusiasm and mystery of one of the most magical… Read More ›
Michael Keaton! Get Me Rewrite! “The Paper!” Neglected 90’s Comedy!
Need Some More Michael Keaton? I know what you mean: after Keaton’s incredible performance in “Birdman” – a role that deserved the Academy Award for Best Actor – after seeing Keaton lay it all out there for his fans….well, I… Read More ›
Suck Down Some “White Lightning!” “Hicksploitation!” Burt Reynolds’ “Gator!” Good ‘Ol Boy Action Classics!
Grab Some Classic 70’s Sideburns And Buckle Up For Fun! “You two are more fun than going to an all-night dentist!” Thanks to our good buddy Burt Reynolds, it’s time for some of the greatest action “hicksploitation” films of the… Read More ›
Oscar 2015! Brilliant “Birdman” Soars! Winner’s List! “Whiplash” Stings!
“Birdman” Scores Best Picture! “Birdman” is so deserving of Best Picture of the year, for an audacious, inventive look at the creative process…. Time To Invite The Boys Home! So happy for “Birdman”, and all of these winners! BEST MOTION… Read More ›
Illicit Affairs, Horrific “Crimes” and Sex With Scarlett Johansson! Woody Allen’s Brilliant Infidelity Trilogy!
“God, she’s beautiful. She’s got the prettiest eyes. She looks so sexy in that sweater. I just want to be alone with her and hold her and kiss her and tell her how much I love her and take care… Read More ›