“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 ›
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“Shocktober 2023” Hangs With “Dr. Phibes” At Midnight! The Madness Of Seattle’s Northgate Theater Growing Up!
I grew up in Seattle – which is a beautiful city full of nice people…and yes, it rains a lot, but that’s not the point here: Behold Seattle’s Northgate Theater! First of all, thanks to Susan and the terrific “Seattle… Read More ›
“Frogs!” Vincent Price! Old Ladies! #31DaysOfHalloween Goes “Campy”!
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Killer Frogs And Vincent Price, Too! Behold the greatest single movie poster image of all time. Yes, even frogs can say “enough is enough!” It’s #31daysofHalloween, a perfect season for movies that are over the top,…
Vincent Price – A Daughter’s Candid Biography! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Tells The Story Of Horror’s Greatest Icon!
The Legendary Vincent Price! An Incredibly Candid Biography – By His Daughter! Since it’s #31daysofhalloween, Wednesday’s Bookmobile shares an incredible book about one of horror’s most iconic figures, who is given the respect he deserves, thanks to an entertaining and… Read More ›
Time To “Get Shorty!” This “Cult Monday Monday” Heads To Hollywood With Chili Palmer!
“Rough business, this movie business. I’m gonna have to go back to loan-sharking just to take a rest.” With those words, John Travolta gives one of his best performances as Chili Palmer, a loan shark who wants to break into… Read More ›
The Dark Side Of Fame! Three “True Tragic Tales” Of Hollywood!
Well, another Oscar season is past us: two months filled with red carpets, klieg lights, and stars stars stars! Unfortunately, the reality is much less glamorous: it’s difficult to break through in the business, and just as difficult to stay… Read More ›
“Frogs!” Vincent Price! Old Ladies! #31DaysOfHalloween Goes “Campy”!
Killer Frogs And Vincent Price, Too! Behold the greatest single movie poster image of all time. Yes, even frogs can say “enough is enough!” It’s #31daysofHalloween, a perfect season for movies that are over the top, campy and fun as… Read More ›
Johnny Depp! Nazi Clowns! Sgt. Pepper! Three “What Were They Thinking” Movies!
Time To Go To The Movies! I love the communal movie experience: a packed theater laughing, crying, or being scared to death by the power of cinema…but cinema has another power as well: As this hilarious photo from the “Den… Read More ›
Terrific “American Grindhouse” Documentary Celebrates “Violence! Liquor! Sex!” Classic Cult Cinema!
“Violence! Liquor! Sex!” Talk about a “not-so-subtle” poster! I just watched a terrific documentary about “Grindhouse” cinema, and this is exactly what they were discussing! More on that documentary in a moment but first, some examples of this “sinful era… Read More ›
“The Studio That Dripped Blood!” British Horror Company Amicus Scores With Cult Shockers! See The Legendary “Werewolf Break!”
Ready For Some Classic 70’s Horror? Time To Get Amicus! Bravo to Severin Films for releasing a great box set that celebrates a company called Amicus! Known as ‘The Studio That Dripped Blood’, the British film company Amicus Productions –… Read More ›
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