Nightwing (1979)
This Columbia Pictures release that borrows a certain blueprint or two tosses a few more scare tactics at movie goers as the 70’s came to a close. It has a reputable […]
The Shaggy Dog (1959)
Brando’s Pick of the Month You might say it was inevitable in the selection of canine classics available that “Brando the movie watching Dachshund” would want to sit in and see […]
McLintock! (1963)
Rather than focus on the naysayers who take offence to this Duke flick and the reasons why, I’m sticking to my guns here and the fact that I love to […]
Cowboy (1958)
Cowboy marked the fifth consecutive western in a row to be directed by Delmer Daves, three of which cast western favorite Glenn Ford in the lead role. The previous two […]
The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)
If you like westerns and John Wayne, then for my money it’s nearly impossible not to love this movie. As a matter of fact it might be the most enjoyable […]
Blue (1968)
If Sean Connery can star in Shalako, then surely Terence Stamp can star in a western all his very own. In this case it’s Blue, from director Silvio Narizzano and […]
Hard Times (1975) on blu ray from Eureka!
“He sure was something.” Is Hard Times the best feature film of the 1970’s to have starred Charles Bronson? I guess that depends on one’s point of view. If it […]
The End (1978)
Back in the good old days when Burt Reynolds was one of the leading contenders for the industry’s box office champ, he starred in and directed this black comedy that […]
Slap Shot As Opposed to Hockey Night In Canada?
Well it’s happened. 2016 and not a single Canadian team in the NHL playoffs. It’s a sad state of affairs for Canadian television viewership numbers. Perhaps they should replay Slap […]
An Eye For An Eye (1966)
While watching this western that was released nearing the end of the western craze you can’t help but wonder when John Wayne might make an appearance. And why not. When […]
Raquel Welch Goes West : The Poster Gallery
Sexy? Absolutely! Rugged? Holds her own opposite the likes of Dean Martin and Jim Brown. Deadly? Just ask a trio of low down rattle snakes going by the name of […]
Shenandoah (1965)
Towering over a first rate cast in this tale of the American Civil War and the strong bonds of family is legendary James Stewart. Jimmy stars as a widowed farmer […]
White Line Fever (1975)
It’s been well over twenty years since I’ve seen the story of Jan-Michael Vincent and his rig “The Blue Mule.” I loved seeing this as a kid on late night […]
The Wild Bunch (1969)
If someone asks me if I’d like to partake in a glass of fine wine aged to perfection, I’ll pass as I would much rather watch Sam Peckinpah’s stunning end […]
John Wayne and The Duke Dozen : A Personal List of Favorites
A certain someone over at Speakeasy has nudged me on more than one occasion to come up with a list of favorites on any given subject so why not on […]
Jack Elam : From Dastardly Villain to Comedy Sidekick?
When you watch the amount of westerns I did growing up you can’t help but begin to focus in on the guy to the left of the central villain. Actors […]
