TMT: The Bruce Connection
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series that was begun here. How long has it been since one of these…
TMT: Where Else But At The Chinese?
There are a scant number of films I’ve seen both first-run and at revival theaters, plus owned every version on VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray. Tonight I’ll be a attending a special event at The Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater for just such a one. A 40th year anniversary screening with co-stars John Saxon, Bob Wall, film crew, and the lead’s daughter Shannon in attendance. All for a movie that showcased the skill and talent of someone who meant surprisingly much to me growing up, and who left this mortal coil far too soon.
“Boards don’t hit back.”
Friday Forgotten Song: Al Hirt’s Flight of the Bumblebee
As I mentioned some weeks ago, I remain a fan of the ahead of its time, little seen, and under-appreciated masked crime fighter TV series from…
Favorite Scene: The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet Episode Title: The Preying Mantis Episode #: 10 Season: One Original Airdate: November 18, 1966 Production Code: 9810 Written by: Charles Hoffman Directed…
Reprise: Lee or Li?
Recently, Spike TV rolled out its two-hour “I Am Bruce Lee” documentary special (with more than passing references to the Ultimate Fighting Championship stable) earlier this month. It made me think back to the original and iconic Bruce Lee, someone I’ve long admired (and still ponder about from time to time). Then, I thought of the more recent martial arts movie hero (even though he’s pretty much kicking back from big screen martial arts film these days), Jet Li.
TMT: No, I Can’t Forget It, Walsh
This is the next entry in a Theatre… a Movie… and a Time, a series that was begun here. Though this motion picture is in-between milestone anniversaries (those…
It Rains... You Get Wet 