The Shining Film Review
Wait…it is the start of summer here in the northern hemisphere, yes? Yet, our book-film duo post series has us veering into cold, dark horror territory this month.…
TMT: Adapted Haunt
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series that was begun here. With our next duo post kicking in on our…
Reprise » Works of Art – John Carpenter Film Posters
Since I mentioned the John Carpenter blogathon my friend J.D. hosted a few years back earlier in the week, I thought I’d reprise and update my…
A Daughter’s Quote
Six years ago, heard this one Sunday morning from the mouth of my then nine-year-old while she watched The Pink Panther. “Why do every evil person have…
Six Years Ago Today
Near the end of our last full day/night in the city, we headed out for the iconic Empire State Building. Between those hawking their independent tour services right…
Reprise » A Meme of 15 (Directors)
About five years ago, my friend J.D. — he of the wonderful RADIATOR HEAVEN blog — wrote about a particular meme that had arisen in the ether back then. Since…
Friday Forgotten Song: The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) by The Dells
With all due respect to the likes of Dru Hill’s 1998 and the more recent (2012) Joss Stone covers, it’s The Dells‘ original, The Love We…
Quote » The Ninth Configuration
“And you know what that heartless butcher prescribed” He said, ‘here, take this. It’s a suicide pill, with a mild laxative side effect.’ What kind of…
Quote » The Magnificent Seven
“They are all farmers. Farmers talk of nothing but fertilizer and women. I’ve never shared their enthusiasm for fertilizer. As for women, I became indifferent when…
Quote » The Good The Bad and The Ugly
“When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.”
Quote » Moonstruck
“But love don’t make things nice. It ruins everything. It breaks your heart. It makes things a mess. We aren’t here to make things perfect. The…
Miracle Mile (1988) Review
Originally posted on Cinema Parrot Disco:
Miracle Mile (1988) Directed by Steve De Jarnatt Starring: Anthony Edwards Mare Winningham Denise Crosby Mykelti Williamson Kurt Fuller Music…
Quote » Thema and Louise
“Well, we’re not in the middle of nowhere, but we can see it from here.”
Into the Night (1985) – Tuesday’s Overlooked Film
Originally posted on Tipping My Fedora:
This genuinely quirky thriller stars Jeff Goldblum as an insomniac and cuckolded husband who goes on the run with unlikely…
It Rains... You Get Wet 