RIP William Friedkin… Very sad news to report: the brilliant Film Director William Friedkin has died at the age of 87…no cause of death released yet….I wanted to pay homage to one of the icons of cinema…Friedkin had an amazing… Read More ›
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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 ›
Happy 93rd Birthday Clint Eastwood! His Triple Play Of Classic Films – In One Year!
Celebrating Clint Eastwood – And One Incredible Year For Film! Happy 93rd birthday to one of Hollywood’s most iconic people – Actor / Director Clint Eastwood! Clint has, over his career, had many incredible films – beginning with his “man… Read More ›
Colorful “Barbie!” Singing “Mermaids!” Must-See Summer Movies 2023! Geeking Out About It Has The Trailers!
And if you need some classic 70’s fun, this is the movie for you: This movie is a terrific murder mystery – and if you saw “Glass Onion”, you’ve seen them pay homage to it! Click here for the trailer… Read More ›
Clint Eastwood’s Triple Play Of Classic Films – In One Year! 1971’s “Dirty Harry!” “Play Misty For Me!” “The Beguiled!”
Celebrating Clint Eastwood – And One Incredible Year For Film! All year long, I am celebrating some of the greatest films of the 1970’s, and thanks to Clint Eastwood, I can highlight three of his films from just one year!… Read More ›
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 ›
Do You Know The Secrets Of “Strawberry Letter 23”? The Brothers Johnson Have Classic ’70’s Funk! Tarantino’s “Strawberry” Love!
They are some of music’s most unique lyrics: “Stained window yellow candy screen see speakers of kiteWith velvet roses diggin’ freedom flightA present from you, strawberry letter 22The music plays I sit in for a few” Time to remember The… Read More ›
“Psycho” Meets Sondheim! The Terrific 70’s Hollywood Mystery “The Last Of Sheila” – From Stephen Sondheim And Anthony Perkins!
“Who did this room? Parker Brothers?” As a lover of 70’s cinema, I’m taking a look at some of the most memorable films of that decade – like this! The Brilliant 70’s Mystery “The Last Of Sheila!” As I share… Read More ›
Was “Slap Shot” Paul Newman’s Favorite Movie? This Superstar’s Raucous Sports Comedy Is A 70’s Gem!
How Happy Does Paul Newman Look? He was a Hollywood Icon: he was “Hud”, “The Hustler”, “Butch Cassidy” and more…a career filled with so many classic films….yet this was his favorite! “Slap Shot!” All year long, I am looking at… Read More ›
My Ten Favorite Films Of 2022- With Surprising Choices And BIG Omissions!
It’s GREAT To Be Back At The Movies! After the last few years, we are all still re-acclimating ourselves to the theatrical moviegoing experience and for me, it was a welcome return! It’s time to share my favorite films of… Read More ›
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