TMT: Rated-R
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series that was begun here. It’s no secret, Joe Dante’s Trailers From Hell is…
TMT: “The Wrath of…Who?”
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series begun right here. As mentioned before, at one time I had a list of movies…
TMT: Magnificent Serendipity
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series that was begun here. One of my favorite sites to haunt online, whether…
The ABCs of a Blog Award
As you know, I don’t turn down awards. I’m selfish that way. Not that I don’t appreciate the nomination by Aurora (aka @CitizenScreen) over at Once…
Empire of the Sun Film Review
We’re back. The blogger otherwise known as the Scientist Gone Wordy and I, post-Memorial Day, will close the month with a war film that began its life between a book cover. By…
Sky Above – The Enemy Below
As this is the Memorial Day holiday, I’ve made a habit of watching war films in remembrance of the men and women who died serving this country. Two of Powell’s were such, and very good films as a matter of fact. Since my colleague Kevin highlighted one last year in a guest post, The Hunters (1958), I’ll promote his first that preceded it. The supremely underrated, The Enemy Below (1957).
Opening Titles and Song: L.A. Confidential
Whenever the calendar resets, I start to drift back to those films that garner annual viewings in my household. I’m usually the one that leads this…
Reprise » Favorite Movies of L.A.
More than four years ago, seems like only yesterday for some of us, my local ally Pop Culture Nerd linked her readers, and her L.A. Times Festival of…
Reprise » Favorite Books of L.A.
More than four years ago, that’s 28 of them in my dog’s life, mi compadre Pop Culture Nerd linked readers, and her L.A. Times Festival of Books friends,…
Reblogged » Jen’s Book Thoughts: Any Other Name – Craig Johnson
Reblogged» Jen’s Book Thoughts: Any Other Name – Craig Johnson Having just finished the latest Walt Longmire novel by Craig Johnson, Any Other Name, I’m again…
TMT: “I want to escape from wherever this is.”
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series begun here. “Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in.”…
Reprise » Heroic Silhouette Images in Film
My good friend and movie blogger, J.D. from RADIATOR HEAVEN, tagged me with a meme awhile back. One that made the rounds in 2010, and naturally close to my…
TFH: Alan Spencer on A Fish Called Wanda
The good folks over at Joe Dante’s Trailers From Hell site gave screenwriter/producer Alan Spencer a platform to espouse on the greatness for one of my favorite comedies,…
Guest Post » More Notable Nuggets: Pontypool (2009) and The Killing Room (2009)
Greetings, all and sundry! Enjoying a well earned respite during this encouraging change in weather and temperatures. I’ve returned to the fertile field of independent offerings…
Union Station at 75: Still in the Hearts of L.A. & the Movies
New York City’s Penn Station may be larger, certainly busier, and Chicago’s version the midway hub for rail traffic spreading out to all parts of the U.S.,…
Friday Forgotten Song: Still in Love by Angela Bofill
I remain a fan of the beautiful Bronx native and doleful singer, Angela Bofill. Another forgotten song post a couple of years back hopefully attests to…
Misery Film Review
The blogger otherwise known as the Scientist Gone Wordy and I are back to close out April with another movie title that began its life between a book cover for…
TMT: Misery’s Return
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series that was begun here. The following memory download came by way of this…
Friday Song & Cover: Crying by Roy, Glen, Don, K.D. y Rebekha
My hometown colleague Sal Gomez reminded me that the great Roy Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) celebrated a birthday this week. He’d have been 78, so I…
The Third Man
Originally posted on Riding the High Country:
Don’t be so gloomy. After all it’s not that awful. Like the fella says, in Italy for 30 years…
It Rains... You Get Wet 