Lon Chaney Jr. In the Movies : From A to Z
Looking back, Lon Chaney Jr, is one of those actors I discovered more through books than I did actual movies as a child. What I mean by that are the […]
A Trio of Jekyll’s …. Three Hyde’s …. and a …. Werewolf?
Surely the character(s) of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, like Holmes and Dracula, are among those brought to the screen more often then most. The Robert Louis Stevenson book, The […]
In Society (1944)
“Call a Plumber!” And with that one phone call the boys, Bud and Lou, spring into action in this offering from director Jean Yarbrough that gives the box-office champs plenty […]
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980)
“Mine is the face that spoils a sunny day.” By way of Cannon Films comes this distortion of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic that plays as if it’s an updated […]
Hell’s Half Acre (1954)
Directed by John H. Auer, this Noir effort featuring Wendell Corey was quick to remind me that the Massachusetts born actor could do better than just play second banana roles […]
The Ghost Breakers (1940)
While the horror movie in general is meant to bring thrills and chills there is still one ingredient that is always a welcome addition to the genre when done right. […]
One Touch of Venus (1948)
What’s a man to do when a statue looks just like Ava Gardner? Well, where Robert Walker is concerned, you do some daydreaming, kiss it and hope for the best. […]
Ace High (1968)
One almost wants to change this title to “Shades of Tuco.” Truthfully with a couple of tweaks to the script, this spaghetti western from director Giuseppe Colizzi could have served […]
Recalling “The 50 Worst Films of all Time”
By Harry Medved and Randy Dreyfuss. Somewhere in the piles or boxes of books around here I have a dog eared copy of The Golden Turkey Book Awards. I remember […]
