John Huston In The Movies : From A to Z
Directors like John Huston come into one’s universe by extension. By that I mean when you get hooked on the film’s of Humphrey Bogart as a youngster on late night […]
The McConnell Story (1955)
Not only does this Warner Brothers feature have James Whitmore which gives it instant credibility but it’s star players Alan Ladd playing opposite June Allyson sparkle on screen together making […]
I Bury The Living (1958)
One might easily assume after watching this Albert Band chiller that it must have been meant for Vincent Price. I’m not saying Price was ever approached to play the role […]
Chato’s Land (1972)
“Back off Lawman.” This after a racially charged slur and threat from a frontier town sheriff towards the “half-breed” Chato as he stands in front of a bar keep looking […]
The First Deadly Sin (1980)
Frank Sinatra returned to cinema screens for the first time since 1970 in a role he was comfortable with. That of a police detective. He had played one previously in […]
Obsession (1949)
For this month’s Mad Movie Challenge, Kristina of Speakeasy has assigned me a British thriller that also is known under the title The Hidden Room. It’s a twisted tale of […]
Face of Fire (1959)
After watching a rather minor film like this in the careers of three well known character players I’d like to think they were all very proud of what was captured […]
Anthony Caruso : More Than The Henchman
This article on Mr. Caruso was kindly featured in the September 2014 issue of The Dark Pages put forth by Karen of Shadows and Satin. My first recollection of Anthony […]
Above and Beyond (1952) Robert Taylor / Eleanor Parker Trilogy Part 1
Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker made three films in quick succession during the early part of the 1950’s. All three offered the pair in a different setting and genre. Above […]
Mike's Take On the Movies .......... Rediscovering Cinema's Past 