Mickey: You’re gonna eat lightnin’ and you’re gonna crap thunder! The underdog. Nobody gives them a chance…no matter HOW MUCH thunder they crap! But a true champion will keep fighting on: for respect, for self-esteem, for the need to overcome… Read More ›
great 70’s movies
The Dude Goes Zen! Jeff Bridges Abides With A New Book And Classic Performances!
The Dude Abides! And He WRITES Too! He’s more than just an Oscar-winning Best Actor – Jeff Bridges will ALWAYS be “The Dude”! Let’s take a look at his new book, which looks at his relationship with his “Zen Master”,… Read More ›
“Taxi Driver” Meets A Japanese iPhone User! Brilliant Parody!
My son Jeff sent me the link to a hilarious “Taxi Driver” parody – modernized for an iPhone world… First, “Taxi Driver” is one of the most brilliant films ever made: Travis Bickle: The days go on and on… they… Read More ›
Sex! Violence! Grindhouse! The Ultimate “Purient” Guide To Film!
Sexploitation Lives! I mean – LOOK AT THE TITLE OF THIS MOVIE! “A Smell Of Honey, A Swallow Of Brine!” How can you not want to own a movie with a title like that? Yes, it’s that time of year… Read More ›
Paul Williams Still Alive! Phantom Of The Paradise! Soundtrack Of The 70’s!
Here’s a Hollywood story for you: it’s the story of a terrific documentary about the Artist behind one of my favorite films of all time, and how it ended up with that Artist tweeting me! Paul Williams Still Alive Before… Read More ›
New Documentary “Room 237”! “The Shining” Conspiracies! The Exorcist Horror Stories!
One of the greatest horror films of all time is now the subject of a wacky, engrossing documentary! You all remember crazy Jack Nicholson…uttering horror’s most iconic line: Heeere’s Johnny! EVERYONE knows this line….how can you top that? Well, in… Read More ›
Steve Martin’s TV Years! Plus Scoundrels, Jerks and Del Griffith, Too! The Brilliance of Steve Martin!
Talk About A “Wild And Crazy” Guy! It is easy to forget just how funny someone is after they’ve entertained you for so long…you can take them for granted…so it’s always nice to go back and remember just how brilliantly… Read More ›
Raquel, Raquel! 60’s Sex Symbol And “C-C-C-Catfight Seinfeld Star” Raquel Welch!
Enter the world of sex symbols…a world of movie trailers that boldly proclaim: “Introducing Raquel Welch, the amazing star discovery of this, or any year!” Celebrating the 60’s Sex Kitten Raquel Welch! Yep, let’s go back to an era when… Read More ›
Taxi Drivers! Subway Hijackings! Seven Ups! Gritty New York Classic Action!
Toredano the Garage Man: “Look at my hands.” (He shows puffy, gnarled fingers to the Cops) “I’ve been here before, so do what you gotta do. I didn’t talk then, and I won’t talk now.” Welcome To Times Square –… Read More ›
Virgins From Hell! Plus, Dead Virgins Too! Oh, And Hanna’s Hooked on Smack! Exploitation Lives On!
In the mood to hang out with these girls? This is a gang who kicks ass and takes NO prisoners! Well, they BECOME prisoners, but I’m getting ahead of myself: Let them lead the way into the murky, sordid and… Read More ›