Take a moment and read that poster: ”this movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.” That’s a unique sales pitch, but it came at a time when “Dirty Harry” and other gritty… Read More ›
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Valdez Is Coming! Lawman! Classic 70’s Cinema With A Gun-Blazing Burt Lancaster Western Revenge Double Bill!
I’ll tell you, Lucas, if I had somewhere to run, I’d run. But I don’t, so I’ll stand. In the mood for some classic western revenge? With a big Hollywood star? Well, my year-long look at the greatest decade of cinema… Read More ›
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 ›
“The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3!” Celebrating Great 70’s Cinema With This Great Hijacking Thrill Ride Under New York City!
Mr. Blue: “I once had a man shot for talking to me like that.”Mr. Gray: “Yeah, well, that’s the difference between you and me. I’ve always done my own killing.” With that “sharp as nails” dialogue, I’m celebrating 70’s cinema… Read More ›
“The Late Show!” Brilliant Film Noir! Art Carney And Lily Tomlin Are Perfect In This 70’s Gem!
Lily Tomlin’s Greatest Role! I love Lily Tomlin – everyone knows her now for her successful TV show “Grace & Frankie” with Jane Fonda – but from her breakout role on the TV show “Laugh-In” to her breakout role in… Read More ›
“The Wrath Of Caan!” James Caan’s Greatest Hits! This Iconic Actor Was A “Gambler” And Sonny Corleone!
Time To Celebrate JAMES CAAN! Take a moment. He deserves it. In movie history, very few Actors have made the impact that James Caan has made. Need proof? More on this last photo in a second, but first, let’s look… Read More ›
“Donnie Brasco!” “The Friends Of Eddie Coyle!” “Cult Movie Monday” Says “Fuggedaboutit!” Two Neglected Crime Classics!
“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. For this “Cult Movie Monday”, here… Read More ›
“G” Is For Gangsters And “Gotcha” Too! “Shelter At Home” With These Classic “G” Films!
Listen Up! My “A-Z” Celebration OF Cinema Continues With “G”! Lean in closely, because I’ve got ten great films that begin with the letter “G” – if they are good enough to get Don Corleone’s attention, then they should be… Read More ›
“The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3!” This “Cult Movie Monday” Has A Great Hijacking Thrill Ride Under New York City!
Mr. Blue: “I once had a man shot for talking to me like that.” Mr. Gray: “Yeah, well, that’s the difference between you and me. I’ve always done my own killing.” With that “sharp as nails” dialogue, this “Cult Movie… Read More ›
Incredible Cinema With A Capital “E!” My “Movies A-Z” Countdown Continues!
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Get Ready For Some “E”eccentric Cinema! My alphabetical countdown of my favorite movies – the 26-part “Movies A-Z” – continues with the letter “E” – another letter full of incredible cinema – as always, I have…