“Heat – A Los Angeles Crime Saga” This 1995 Michael Mann film is a modern classic, one of the greatest action thrillers of the era, and also remembered for making motion picture history: Amazingly, “Heat” was the first film to… Read More ›
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Travis Bickle Turns 40! “Taxi Driver” Tribeca Screening! 3 Reasons To Love Him! ONE BIG REASON To Hate!
“Loneliness has followed me my whole life, everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There’s no escape. I’m God’s lonely man.” One of cinema’s most compelling characters, brought to vivid life by America’s greatest Actor, who also uttered this… Read More ›
An “Exploitation Primer”! Your Guide To The World Of Classic Cult “Spoitation” Genres! Cult Movies To Make You Blush!
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 ›
Thumbs Up! Knives Out! Cult Classic “Hitchhiking” Exploitation!
Ever Wanted To “Take To The Road?” It’s the favorite mode of transportation for the young and free – stick your thumb out and see the world! Well, that doesn’t sound nice! You see, life “on the road” isn’t all… Read More ›
Sexy Chopper Chicks! “Naked” Cycle Sluts! Sex! Violence! “Hog-sploitation”!
I Love Chopper Chicks! Well, their movies at least! If you missed out on this genre of cult exploitation movie – the “chopper chick” film, then here are some of the classics that have passed you by! First of all,… Read More ›
Legendary “Naked” Motorcycle Starlet! Hollywood Sex Symbol Gilda Texter! Fascinating Nude 70’s Movie Icon!
Here’s a credit for you: That’s right: a two minute scene in one of the early 70’s wildest counter-culture films lead to stardom for one VERY naked motorcylcle rider, also known as Gilda Texter! Hollywood Gets “Naked” On Wheels! Here… Read More ›
“Fistophobia”! The Brilliant But Neglected Buddy Action Comedy “Midnight Run”!
“I can’t fly: I suffer from aviaphobia”. “What does that mean?” “It means I can’t fly. I also suffer from acrophobia and claustrophobia.” “I’ll tell you what: if you don’t cooperate, you’re gonna suffer from “fistophobia”!” If you know what… Read More ›
RIP Dennis Farina! His Three Best Roles, MOTHERS!
“Make yourself a sandwich, drink a glass of milk… Do some fuckin’ thing.” RIP Dennis Farina! That classic movie line was uttered to perfection by iconic character Actor Dennis Farina, a real-life Chicago police officer who went on to star… Read More ›
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