Box Office Details ….. Circa 1974
When I refer to Box Office details, I’m referring to the trade magazine that was issued behind the scenes for theater owners and rental companies. Always on the look out […]
Johnny Cool (1963)
Not quite a Rat Pack film this black and white gangland feature starring Henry Silva in the title role proves to be a fringe contender to the Sinatra led vehicles. […]
Why Horror? Why Not?
It’s that time of year again when I’m about to embark on a scare filled run of horror films and why I love them so. It’s always fun to rekindle some memories that […]
Vice Raid (1959)
Just one year prior to becoming the “forgotten” member of The Magnificent Seven, Brad Dexter, appeared opposite blonde bombshell, Mamie Van Doren, in this Edward L. Cahn directed feature that […]
Gift Horse (1952) aka … Glory At Sea
If there’s one thing I find irresistible it’s a British Navy war time thriller starring the likes of Trevor Howard and Richard Attenborough. Add in Bernard Lee and all […]
Recommendations For TCM’s Summer Under the Stars …. August 2020 …. Part 1
Each year the month of August brings the TCM Summer Under the Stars spotlight where 24 continuous hours are devoted to one actor or actress. Sure we get some of […]
Richard Widmark In The Movies : From A to Z
From the moment he stepped on to movie screens in 1947, Richard Widmark, was branded a villain thanks to his Oscar nominated performance as a cold blooded killer in Kiss […]
Thrill of a Romance (1945)
During the glory years of MGM they boasted more stars then there are in the heavens and numbered Van Johnson and Esther Williams among them. In this technicolor outing from […]
High Society (1956)
Just a short 16 years following the Grant-Hepburn-Stewart classic, The Philadelphia Story, from director George Cukor came this musical rendition utilizing the star power of Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and […]
