RIP Gary Kent… A Hollywood Legend… Very sad news to report: the iconic Writer/ Producer/ Director/ Stuntman Gary Kent has died at the age of 89… Gary Warner Kent was one of Hollywood’s most legendary Stuntmen, but he was much… Read More ›
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10 Oscar Snubs From The 1960s — Through the Shattered Lens
Once again, “Through The Shattered Lens” has a terrific post about Oscar! Enjoy! Ah, the 60s. Both the studio system and the production code collapsed as Hollywood struggled to remain relevant during a time of great social upheaval. The Academy… Read More ›
Cinematic Medical Malpractice! Check In To “The Hospital!” So “Where Does It Hurt?” These 70’s Movies Have The Diagnosis!
Here’s A “Scalpel Sharp” Dissection Of Medicine, Courtesy Of George C. Scott And Paddy Chayefsky! Yes, at a time when we have finally overcome a deadly worldwide pandemic, I have chosen to escape into the world of “medical movie madness!”… Read More ›
Lisa Shares Her “Spot On” Oscar Predictions — Through the Shattered Lens
Here Lisa’s terrific and insightful look at what will happen tomorrow at the Academy Awards – take it away Lisa! Well, since the big show is tomorrow, I guess it’s time for me to try to predict what I think… Read More ›
Lisa Marie’s Oscar Predictions for January — Through the Shattered Lens
Lisa Marie has really nailed this year’s Oscar picks – check it out! Well, here we are. Another awards season is wrapping up. Almost all of the regional critic groups have announced their picks for the best of 2021. The… Read More ›
“The Late Show!” Brilliant Film Noir! Art Carney And Lily Tomlin Are Perfect In This 70’s Gem!
Lily Tomlin’s Greatest Role! I love Lily Tomlin – everyone knows her now for her successful TV show “Grace & Frankie” with Jane Fonda – but from her breakout role on the TV show “Laugh-In” to her breakout role in… Read More ›
“Used Cars!” Al Capone! “The Usual Suspects”! Unseen Barbra Streisand And MAD Magazine Too! Ten Great “U” Movies!
Get Our Of Your Sandbox! Movies With A “U” Are Here! That’s right, Barbra Streisand’s got to get up and at ’em, because my list of “Movies A-Z” hits a “u”nique letter – and a wild group of films! For… Read More ›
RIP Hollywood Legend Gary Kent…His “Shadows & Light” Memoir…Honoring This “Danger God”…
RIP Gary Kent… A Hollywood Legend… Very sad news to report: the iconic Writer/ Producer/ Director/ Stuntman Gary Kent has died at the age of 89… Gary Warner Kent was one of Hollywood’s most legendary Stuntmen, but he was much… Read More ›
Action Classics! Hilarious Hijinks! My “Movies With A K” Has Oscar Winners, Bowlers, Rupert Pupkin and “Killer Joes” Too!
Ten Great “K” Films! A theater full of laughing patrons is something that we are NOT seeing right now due to the pandemic – and so we are all watching films at home. Time now to continue my alphabetical look… Read More ›
“Devil In A Blue Dress!” Denzel Washington’s “L.A. Noir” About Race In 1948 LA!
“A man once told me that you step out of your door in the morning, and you are already in trouble. The only question is are you on top of that trouble or not?” A black man helps search for… Read More ›
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