Filmmaker Anna Biller Takes On A Ladykiller! I want to share a new project just announced by Director Anna Biller, who is a terrific independent filmmaker from Los Angeles. As wikipedia notes: “She grew up watching her mother design beautiful… Read More ›
“Alien: Covenant” Is Here! The latest in the series of outer space shockers is hitting theaters – if you haven’t seen the latest trailer, feast your eyes on it now: I can’t wait to see the new film, which clearly… Read More ›
This pre-Valentine’s Day Weekend Is Heating Up! Are You Ready to Get “50 Shades Darker?” Let’s be honest: if you know what I’m talking about then of course you are! And since we are talking about erotic fiction that has… Read More ›
Time To Grab A Book And Read! I spent the entire month of October highlighting horror films, so let’s get into November with some great Writers who deserve to get some attention as well! Time For Great “Nordic Noir!” Norwegian… Read More ›
You Don’t Have To Go To Texas For A Chainsaw Massacre! Well, that’s helpful to know. It also helps to know this: “While we out fiddling with that music, the lousy bastard was in there killing her! BASTARD! BAAAAASTAAARD! BASTAAARD!”… Read More ›
Say Hello To The Face Of Exploitation Cinema! Someone asked me to explain the phenomenon of exploitation cinema – an era from the late 60’s to the mid-80’s when movies pushed boundaries and broke taboos…and resulted in some of the… Read More ›
“Nothing is sweeter than the taste of…” In the 60’s, smart theater owners made a fortune by peddling movies that promised lots of “adult erotic action” to lonely men looking for a thrill. These films were pretty clear in their… Read More ›
“Fifty Shades” Of Controversy! “Fifty Shades of Grey” was a literary sensation, and now there has been a film made from the book, which opened Valentine’s weekend. It has scored big worldwide, with more than $250 million in its first… Read More ›
It’s Awards Season! As Hollywood celebrates the best films of the year, I am reminded of movies that are destined for A DIFFERENT TYPE OF RECOGNITION – um, INFAMY – need proof? Is This Wrong? Is there ANY justification for… Read More ›
“Girl Gangs Assaulting And Killing FOR KICKS!” That got your attention, didn’t it? And if not, this classic sexploitation poster will do the trick! Black-Tight Killers! Never heard of it? I hadn’t either, until I found a book that decided… Read More ›
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