Selling the Movie With Jeff Chandler on the Poster
Jeff Chandler was a sure fire leading man in most any genre during the 1950’s. From his Oscar nominated turn as Cochise in the 1950 western, Broken Arrow till his […]
They Came To Rob Las Vegas (1968)
“They? Who the hell is “they?” Being one who loves to borrow lines from movies, I couldn’t help myself starting off with an Edmond O’Brien quote. Anyone know the classic […]
The Professionals (1966)
Not wanting to speak on behalf of everyone else who has seen this Richard Brooks classic, I think it’s one of those unheralded movies that doesn’t get enough love. I […]
Vampyres (1974)
“Does this kind of thing excite you.” From director Jose Ramon Larraz, this made in England thriller is for me the best of the erotic “lesbian” vampire thrillers that were […]
The Mercenary (1968)
aka The Professional Gun Long before Jack Palance joined Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone in the 1989 action hit, Tango and Cash, that saw the two muscle bound heroes walk […]
Boxing Day Brawlers and Bruisers …. the Fourth Round
Every year I celebrate Boxing Day, December 26th in a couple of ways. First off I usually drop too much coin on movies and memorabilia that finds it’s way into […]
Out Shopping Today…… For Movie Posters!
Today was a day to indulge in seeing if I could afford to add a few titles to the vault here at Mike’s Take. While I did score a trio […]
Africa Express (1975)
Jack Palance fan that I am I knew this film existed but had never come across it until rummaging through one of those bargain bins at Walmart. Holy hippopotamus Batman! Africa Express […]
The Devil’s Wedding Night (1973)
Sure I often refer to the western as my favorite genre and go to films of choice but there is something to be said for these sleazy Eurotrash productions of […]
Ring of Fire (1961)
“I fell into a burning ring of fire.” An appropriate line from the Johnny Cash song to go along with this thriller involving a trio of young criminals, law officer […]
Killer Fish (1978)
The long shadow of Jaws was a major influence on the exploitation market in the immediate years that followed the Spielberg film. Grizzly, Piranha and of course Jaws 2, 3 […]
Now Playing : A 1960’s Flashback
I love it when I come across old newspaper listings for what was playing at the theater. The ads feature great come on advertising lines and some pretty cool double […]
Looking Back at 2016 and The Road to Hollywood
Another year come and gone and I’m still having fun with this extension of my movie crazed collecting and knowledge so I hope those of you who drop in are finding […]
Portrait of a Hitman (1979)
Yes it’s a “B” actioner and made on the cheap but that doesn’t stop me from liking this flick that’s perfect fodder for my sense of low budget fun. Not to […]
Malone (1987)
“I’m Malone.” Simply put and to the point when asked just who he is. Burt Reynolds stars as the title character in this above average entry from the days when […]
The Amicus Antholgy …. and …. Amicus House of Horrors
Anyone who is a fan of the British horror films that Hammer studios put forth from the fifties thru to the seventies are all well aware of just who Amicus […]
