The Exorcist! The incredibly frightening month of “Shocktober” ends on a horrific high note: simply put, one of the greatest achievements in cinema, thanks to brilliant Director William Friedkin, one of the most shocking films ever made! For those who… Read More ›
You all remember crazy Jack Nicholson…uttering horror’s most iconic line: Heeere’s Johnny! On this 27th day of “Shocktober”, let’s look at one of the most influential horror films of all time, from one of the world’s greatest filmmakers – need… Read More ›
“Man Is The Warmest Place To Hide.” With those words, Shocktober day #26 celebrates one of the greatest horror films ever: John Carpenter’s classic “The Thing!” This iconic image reminds me of what a classic, creepy and shocking film this… Read More ›
Having A Good Shocktober 2016? As you can see, Ernest Borgnine doesn’t like rats, but he’s just frightened by how much fun this Halloween season has been so far! Shocktober 2016 is counting down to Halloween night, and here is… Read More ›
PUT THE BLOODY KNIFE DOWN. Time To Talk About Day #14 Of “Shocktober!” It’s the fourteenth day of “Shocktober”, and time to slice and dice a new horror genre for you! If you don’t know about the classic Italian “giallo”… Read More ›
“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 ›
Simon Cowell’s “The Shining!” Wh-wh-WHAT?!?!??!!? Yes, Simon Cowell was part of the creative team on Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece! It’s just one of my favorite pieces of movie trivia. Here is more great trivia: Robert DeNiro IS Sonny Corleone! That’s… Read More ›
PUT THE BLOODY KNIFE DOWN. Time To Talk More “Giallo!” If you don’t know about the classic Italian “giallo” genre of film shockers, you are missing some of the most suspenseful thrillers ever committed to bloody celluloid! “Giallos” are Italy’s… Read More ›
“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 ›
Oops, I Think I annoyed “The Duke!” John Wayne, aka “The Duke” was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars…and I made him angry with a story I wrote that looked at the changing face of Hollywood westerns… Time To Get Some… Read More ›
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