The Icy Brilliance Of “The Talented Mr. Ripley!” This Riveting Thriller Has...
“I always thought it would be better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody.” With those words, Tom Ripley takes us inside his mind – a very twisted one – brought to life by a “never better” Matt......
View ArticleBrad Pitt’s “Snatch!” Merlot-Hating “Sideways!” These “Movies With An ‘S'”...
Toast To Some GREAT Movies With An “S”! Cheers! My “Movies A-Z” list has come to the letter “S”, which as usual, is so full of great films that I left off a ton of stuff – but here are... Read More ›
View ArticleThe Sizzling “Body Heat” Turns 40! A Celebration Of This Modern Day “Film Noir!”
Fog. Late night. Black And White. Film Noir At Its Purest! You wanna know what film noir is? Here is what wikipedia says: “Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood...
View ArticleA New “Cry” For Clint! His New “Macho” Movie And Five Powerful Clint Eastwood...
You know the face. EVERYONE knows the face. And this Friday, an older version is showing on on screen again! He turned 91 years old this year. He’s acted in more than 70 films, directed 45 of them as...
View ArticleThe Brilliant “Phantom Lady” Joan Harrison! This Terrific Biography Has The...
“Work Seven Mondays A Week!” That’s the advice from one of Hollywood’s most Iconic women – Writer / Producer Joan Harrison – it was her take on how a woman gets ahead in a male-dominated world. And...
View ArticleCheck Out These Movies With An “L”! Starring The Beatles! British Mobsters!...
A List So Large It Could Fill A Theater THIS BIG! The last 18 months have really tested the loyalty of moviegoers, as theaters slowly re-open with important safety protocols…I for one plan to see films...
View Article“The Godfather” Turns 50! Here’s A New Trailer For The Upcoming Re-Release!
“The Godfather” Is Back! Cinephiles are rejoicing with news that the greatest film of all time is returning to theaters to celebrate its 50th birthday! Released in February 1972, “The Godfather”...
View ArticleOscar Winners! Phantoms! Gumshoes Too! 3 Neglected 70’s Films You Must See!
Time To Settle A Beef – With Beef! If you know who Beef is, then you will be thrilled to hear about a terrific new special edition of Beef’s movie! It is, as the movie trailer proclaims: “A Cinematic...
View Article“The Batman” (2022) Review — Let’s Go To The Movies!
Here’s a terrific, “no spoilers” review of “The Batman”. A sadistic serial killer named the Riddler begins murdering key political figures in Gotham City, claiming it is all to reveal the truth and the...
View ArticleRIP William Hurt….This Brilliant Actor Was 71 Years Old…An Homage…
RIP William Hurt… Incredibly sad news to report….acclaimed Actor William Hurt died just a week before his 72nd birthday. Hurt’s son, Will, posted today that his father has died. It was announced in May...
View ArticleHere Are FIVE Classic Film Noirs! From Chinatown To Nightmare Alley!
A Journey Into The Dark Corners Of Cinema… There is a genre of film that lurks in the shadows….and includes amazing dialogue like this: “How could I have known that murder could sometimes smell like...
View ArticleCelebrating Michael Caine! My 5 Favorite Roles For This Icon!
Celebrating The Legendary Michael Caine! I re-watched a film the other night that reminded me of how much I love Michael Cain – and here are 5 reasons why! He was born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite in...
View ArticleRIP James Caan….Here’s His Incredible Career…A Celebration Of the “Wrath Of...
RIP James Caan… Lovers of cinema were stunned to hear that Iconic Actor James Caan died Wednesday…he was 82 years old… According to the LA Times, Caan’s family posted news of his death Wednesday on...
View ArticleThe Inspiring “Shawshank Redemption!” Stephen King’s Novella Is Voted #3...
“Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” It’s a movie that you can’t turn off….because “no good thing ever dies…” Time to revisit one of Stephen...
View ArticleBrad Pitt’s Hollywood “Babylon”! Here’s The Trailer! Margot Robbie Stars In...
Who Wants Some Hollywood “Babylon?” This trailer just dropped for “Babylon”, and it looks like a cross between “The Day Of The Locust” and “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood!” Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie...
View ArticleMonty Python’s “Holy Grail”! Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls”! DeNiro’s “Midnight...
Let’s Go To The Movies! My second home is a movie palace: a place to escape, to explore, to dream, and to be inspired…so like all of you, #quarantinelife has been a tough adjustment – luckily, I can...
View ArticleMy Ten Favorite Films Of 2022- With Surprising Choices And BIG Omissions!
It’s GREAT To Be Back At The Movies! After the last few years, we are all still re-acclimating ourselves to the theatrical moviegoing experience and for me, it was a welcome return! It’s time to share...
View ArticleRIP Raquel Welch…An Appreciation Of Her Life And Career…
What an iconic photo – Raquel Welch wearing the American flag – an incredible image from an Actress who had an amazing career – and sadly, Raquel died yesterday at the age of 82…reports only say it...
View Article“The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3!” Celebrating Great 70’s Cinema With This Great...
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...
View ArticleHappy 86th Birthday Jack Nicholson! Celebrating An Icon’s Greatest Films!
“Forget it, Jake, it’s Chinatown.” One of cinema’s greatest lines – not said by Jack Nicholson, but to him! Time to celebrate the 86th birthday of this legendary Actor! Nicholson has an astonishing 12...
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