You’ll Believe A Car Can Fly! This image is from one of the best car chases ever committed to film – shot in the early 70’s on the real “mean streets” of New York! There were a number of great… Read More ›
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My “Cinema A – Z” Series Goes From “Xanadu” To “Zardoz!” 007, Mel Brooks, The Beatles – The “X Y & Z” Of Film!
Celebrating The Power Of Cinema! I love movies, and have had a blast sharing some of my favorites with this special Movies A – Z” series of lists that celebrate the unique, obscure, offbeat and just plain strange films that… Read More ›
Do You Know “The Friends Of Eddie Coyle?” How About “Donnie Brasco?” “Fuggedaboutit!” Two Classic Mobsters Struggling To Survive!
“When they send for you, you go in alive, you come out dead, and it’s your best friend that does it.” To be a gangster means you always have to look over your shoulder – and here are two terrific… Read More ›
Celebrating “Monty Python And The Holy Grail” At 50! One Of Cinema’s Funniest Films And Here’s Why – 527 Jokes!
“Bring Out Your Dead!” If you know the line, you know the film. And if you don’t, you may have missed watching one of the funniest films of all time, thanks to the British Comedy Troupe known as Monty Python!… Read More ›
The Legend Of Director Sam Peckinpah: A “Wild” Visionary – And A Soup Thrower!
A visionary Director speaks candidly about the moviemaking process, both in his own words, and in the dialogue from a film… “If they move, kill ’em!” This iconic movie line is from “The Wild Bunch” – but it also speaks… Read More ›
It’s “Music In The Key Of ‘T’!” From Meatloaf To Adele, Bob Dylan To Pink Floyd And Keira Knightley!
Time For Some Great “Music In The Key Of T!” I enjoy looking at a wide variety of songs that are either performed by an Artist with a specific “letter”, or the title of the song has it…so let’s get… Read More ›
RIP Gene Hackman…Two-Time Oscar Winner Was 95…A Tribute To His Career…
Shocking News About A Hollywood Icon… Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday. As the Associate dPress reported, foul play is not suspected, but as of now authorities… Read More ›
“Showgirls” Laid Bare- Literally! The “So Bad It’s Good” Blogathon Is Here!
“The Best Movie Ever Made! Ever!” Yes, I am speaking of the 1995 classic “Showgirls”, and who can argue with that? Well, I think many many can. In fact, I am about to tell you why it’s the perfect choice… Read More ›
Happy Birthday Gene Hackman! Celebrating An Iconic Acting Legend Turning 95 Today!
“Son, whatever you do, don’t sell that cow!” One of the first times I saw Gene Hackman effortlessly take command of the movie screen – this moment from “Bonnie & Clyde” was just one reason to love this iconic star…and… Read More ›
Have You Checked Into The Safari Inn? It’s Burbank’s Iconic Motel! My Movie Close Encounter!
Behold Burbank’s Iconic Safari Inn! Living in Los Angeles, it’s easy to take for granted some of the iconic locations in Southern California – but, as we have lost a number of them in recent years, I wanted to eyeball… Read More ›
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