I, Monster (1971)
Jekyll and Hyde? ….. Marlow and Blake? ….. Jekyll and Hyde? ….. No I’m sure the names were Doctor Marlowe and Mr. Blake in this Amicus thriller “based on a […]
Espionage Agent (1939)
I’ve always suspected that if someone began attending movie theaters in the late 1940’s on into the fifties, there’s a good chance they’d have no idea that western favorite Joel […]
Recommendations For TCM’s Summer Under the Stars …. August 2020 …. Part 2
On to the balance of the TCM’s Summer Under the Stars with my suggestions for each “star” being celebrated with a 24 hour salute. August 16th …. Cary Grant (1904-1986) […]
Remembering Yul Brynner via the Movie Poster
For years I have officially gone on the record stating that if the legendary Johnny Cash is universally known as the Man In Black then surely if we were tag […]
The Chase (1946)
In this mysterious Noir entry, Robert Cummings, has left behind his light hearted leading man persona to tackle a role that leaves him doubting his sanity at times while possibly […]
Cabo Blanco (1980)
I like to refer to this movie as “the lost Charles Bronson film.” The first reason I can come up with is that wayyyy back when I was a kid […]
Boxing Day Brawlers and Bruisers …. The Third Edition
Once again it’s time to shine the light on the actors who have chanced an opportunity to step into the square jungle. Some seem to fit right in while others […]
Rope of Sand (1949) Burt Lancaster in the Forties
As the 1940’s drew to a close, Burt Lancaster finished up the decade in a film that sought to re-team the cast of Casablanca. Producer Hal Wallis who had done […]
George Raft : Not Your Average Johnny Part 1…. Johnny Angel (1945)
From RKO comes this George Raft pot boiler featuring Claire Trevor along for the mystery involving murder, deceit, a ghost ship and Hoagy Carmichael. Emerging from a fog bank Captain […]
