Time To Celebrate Director Norman Jewison! He is know for some classic films – and a Best Picture masterpiece as well…all hail the legendary Director Norman Jewison! The terrific blog “Taking Up Room” is hosting a blogathon celebrating the Director’s… Read More ›
Once again, “Through The Shattered Lens” has a terrific post about Oscar! Enjoy! Ah, the 60s. Both the studio system and the production code collapsed as Hollywood struggled to remain relevant during a time of great social upheaval. The Academy… Read More ›
Who Wants To Live In Buffalo Bill’s House? Well, the timing couldn’t be better: why not buy a house and celebrate Halloween with this guy? My “Cult Movie Monday” looks at this masterful thriller and the house it was made… Read More ›
The True Hollywood Mystery Of Carol Wayne! Here’s a “True Hollywood” mystery for you! For millions of late-night TV fans in the 1970’s, Carol Wayne was one of the most well-known – and beloved – parts of pop culture! Actress… Read More ›
“A man once told me that you step out of your door in the morning, and you are already in trouble. The only question is are you on top of that trouble or not?” A black man helps search for… Read More ›
Spike Lee’s Oscar Winning Take On Race… After a distinguished career, Spike Lee finally won his first Oscar for Best Screenplay last year for his powerful script for the film “BlackkKlansman”, the true story of a black police officer infiltrating… Read More ›
This Is A “Picture From A Revolution!” This scene, when Sidney Poitier slaps a white man who had just slapped him across the face – was incendiary for its time, and it’s one one of the powerful films of 1967,… Read More ›
“He was the perfect husband until his one mistake followed them home.” It’s a line that perfectly sums up this creepy 2000 ghost story starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer – and this week’s “Cult Movie Monday!” Here’s the plot:… Read More ›
Lock Your Doors! Shocktober Is Here! Here, let me help you through the door…NOT! I love the month of October, also affectionately known as “Shocktober”, because I celebrate both “#31DaysOfHalloween” AND “#31DaysOfHorror”. To get the month started, don’t both locking… Read More ›
Spend Halloween With Leatherface! OK, you want a REALLY creepy night out? Want a truly unique Halloween adventure? How about spending the night at the gas station-turned-motel that was used in the classic shocker “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre!” First, here’s… Read More ›
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