“Apocalypse Now” Alt Poster by Jack C. Gregory!
Jack C. Gregory created this very clever Apocalypse Now alt poster. It was just too cool not to share.
“The horror… the horror…” – Kurtz
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“What Women Did For Me” (1927) starring Charley Chase & Lupe Velez / Z-View
What Women Did For Me (1927)
Director: James Parrott
Screenplay: Reed Heustis
Stars: Charley Chase, Lupe Velez, Eric Mayne.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Charley has an unusual phobia. He’s afraid of girls. So of course he gets a job as a professor at an all-girls college. Charley’s boss decides he will cure Charley of his phobia.
Let the hijinks begin.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Charley Chase was an writer, director and actor. Although he died at a relatively young age (46), his resume includes 282 acting roles, 174 films as a director and 37 as writer.
What Women Did For Me is a 21 minute short.
What Women Did For Me features Lupe Velez’s film debut.
What Women Did For Me has a few funny moments, but overall didn’t work for me. Your mileage may vary.
What Women Did For Me (1927) rates 2 of 5 stars.
“The Devil’s Cabaret” (1930) starring Eddie Buzzell / Z-View
The Devil’s Cabaret (1930)
Director: Nick Grinde
Screenplay: Edward Buzzell
Stars: Edward Buzzell, Charles Middleton.
Tagline: None.
The Plot (beware of spoilers)…
Mr. Satan is upset. His company, Satan & Company, located in Hades is losing too many human souls to heaven. Satan then tasks his assistant, Howie Burns (get it? How he burns. <wink, wink>), to find a way to get more souls coming to Hades. Burns promises his best to do his worst.
Burns creates a nightclub called The Devil’s Cabaret. Burns then stands outside promising all who pass by, “a night of wild entertainment and hot jazz.” Crowds flock to the show… now will they follow him afterwards?
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
The Devil’s Cabaret is a Technicolor pre-code short. It’s humorous, clever, entertaining and not a bad way at all to spend 16 minutes.
Edward Buzzell, who plays Howie Burns, also wrote the screenplay.
The Devil’s Cabaret (1930) rates 4 of 5 stars
“Catch & Release” (2006) starring Jennifer Garner, Tom Olyphant, Kevin Smith and Juliette Lewis / Z-View
Catch & Release (2006)
Director: Susannah Grant
Screenplay: Susannah Grant
Stars: Jennifer Garner, Timothy Olyphant, Kevin Smith, Sam Jaeger, Fiona Shaw and Juliette Lewis.
Tagline: Life is messy…love is messier.
The Plot…
Just before they are to be married, Gray Wheeler’s fiancé, Grady Douglas dies. After the funeral, Gray realizes that the house she and Grady were going to rent is too expensive for her alone. Gray accepts the offer to move in with Grady’s friends Dennis, Sam and Fritz until she gets back on her feet.
It isn’t long before secrets that Grady was keeping start to become known. Secrets that will change everything.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
I watched this with my wife — her pick. It was better than I expected. Much of the charm of this film is the cast – Jennifer Garner, Tom Olyphant, Kevin Smith and Juliette Lewis.
Catch & Release (2006) rates 3 of 5 stars.
Luiz Tavares Presents Wesley Snipes as Blade!
Luiz Tavares presents Wesley Snipes as Blade!
“There are worse things out tonight than vampires.” – Blade
“The Dog Stars” directed by Ridley Scott; starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin & Margaret Qualley – The Poster & Trailer are Here!
Check out the poster and trailer for The Dog Stars directed by Ridley Scott; starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce.
Deal me in.
Fear the survivors.
THE DOG STARS, a Ridley Scott film, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, arrives in theaters August 28.
Based on Peter Heller’s captivating bestseller, “The Dog Stars” features a critically acclaimed ensemble, including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce.
The screenplay is by Mark L. Smith, based upon the novel by Peter Heller, and the producers are Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., Mark L. Smith, and Cliff Roberts, p.g.a., with Lily Brooks-Dalton, Brandon Scott Smith, Peter Heller, Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.
The film tells the story of Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.
“Tuner” starring Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu and Dustin Hoffman – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
I don’t know how, but Tuner flew under my radar until someone posted about it on my forum (https://craigzablo.proboards.com/). Tuner has a unique concept, an interesting poster, a good cast and a trailer that works.
Deal me in.
In #tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as for tuning Steinways.
With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki’s safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory. Blending romance, drama, and the taut suspense of a heist thriller, TUNER also features performances from Tony Award-winner Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno, and Lior Raz.
Rambo by Sanjulian!
Rambo by Sanjulian (Manuel Perez Clemente)! Click on the image to see a biggie-version.
“Satan Met a Lady” (1936) starring Bette Davis, William Warren and Marie Wilson / Z-View
Satan Met a Lady (1936)
Director: William Dieterle
Screenplay: Brown Holmes; based on THE MALTESE FALCON by Dashiell Hammett.
Stars: Bette Davis, Warren William, Alison Skipworth, Arthur Treacher, Porter Hall, Olin Howland and Marie Wilson.
Tagline: She recalled how three men met their death…searching for a treasure that had left a trail of blood through twelve centuries!
The Plot…
Detective Ted Shane has just returned to town. Milton Ames, Shane’s former partner reluctantly agrees to work with Shane again. They parted ways since Shane, a lady’s man, once was romantically involved with Ames’ wife. Shane has a paying client and money overrides hurt feelings.
A woman named Valerie Purvis wants to hire Shane and Ames to find a man named Farrow. When both Ames and Farrow are found murdered, Shane realizes there is much more to this case than a missing man.
Shane is soon approached by Madam Barrabas and Kenneth, her slow-witted, trigger happy son. They want to hire Shane to find an 8th century jewel-filled ivory horn. An English gentleman, Anthony Travers, wants to hire Shane to find it as well. And don’t you know, that’s what Valerie is after too.
Shane, never one to turn down money, decides to play each against the other and accepts payment from all. Shane’s charm and quick wit have always served him well, but this time he may be in over his head.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Satan Met a Lady is based on Dashiell Hammett’s novel THE MALTESE FALCON. Screenwriter, Brown Holmes not only changed the title, he changed the names of the characters (including the lead), the sex of the main antagonist and the object everyone wanted.
Bette Davis hated the script and complained to studio head Jack Warner. She said she would not do the film. Warner promised Davis better scripts in the future and then suspended her without pay. Reluctantly Davis agreed to the movie. Unfortunately she hated the end result and often said it was her worst film.
I recently revisited Satan Met a Lady. I enjoyed it much more than previous viewings. I always liked the movie, but this time out liked it even more. I think in the past I compared this adaption of THE MALTESE FALCON to Huston and Bogart’s take. Obviously Satan Met a Lady suffered by comparison. I was also influenced by Bette Davis’ feelings about the film. This time out, I put past feelings aside and enjoyed a lighthearted 1930s comedy/mystery.
Much of my enjoyment of Satan Met a Lady came from Marie Wilson’s performance as the ditzy, sexy blonde assistant.
Satan Met a Lady (1936) rates 4 of 5 stars.
Trav Hart Gets Carter!
Trav Hart came through with his take of Sly Stallone as Jack Carter at HeroesCon 2017. Hart is best known for his monster/horror art and I like the vibe he created for this one.
You can see more of Trav’s art at his site.
“Young Mr. Jazz” (1919) starring Harold Lloyd and Snub Pollard / Z-View
Young Mr. Jazz (1919)
Director: Hal Roach
Screenplay: Hal Roach, Sam Taylor, H. M. Walker
Stars: Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, ‘Snub’ Pollard.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Harold is in love. Unfortunately the girl’s father is way overprotective. Harold and his girl make a plan to sneak off for a date. When Harold picks her up, her father sees and gives chase. Harold and his girl end up in a dive bar full of thieves and thugs.
Soon enough Harold’s pocket is picked. When the bill comes due, the hard case bartender will collect one way or another. Then the girl’s dad enters and in no time at all, his cash is stolen. Now without a way to pay what is owed, Harold will be in a fight for his life against the bartender and his crook friends.
Last call!
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Young Mr. Jazz is a short (10 minute) short. Still, Harold Lloyd has ample time to demonstrate his athletic/acrobatic abilities.
Young Mr. Jazz (1919) rates 3 of 5 stars.
“Forgotten Sweeties” (1927) starring Charley Chase / Z-View
Forgotten Sweeties (1927)
Director: James Parrott
Screenplay: H.M. Walker
Stars: Charley Chase, Anita Garvin, Shirley Palmer.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Charley and his new wife, Lillian, are surprised to learn that Charley’s ex-girlfriend, Shirley has moved into the apartment across from them. Worse still, Shirley’s new husband Ira is the jealous type. When Ira learns about Charley, things take a turn for the worst.
Let the antics begin!
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Charley Chase was an writer, director and actor. Although he died at a relatively young age (46), his resume includes 282 acting roles, 174 films as a director and 37 as writer.
Forgotten Sweeties was directed by Charley Chase’s brother.
Forgotten Sweeties (1927) rates 3 of 5 stars.
“Wounds” (2019) written & directed by Babak Anvari, starring Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson & Zazie Beetz / Z-View
Wounds (2019)
Director: Babak Anvari
Screenplay: Babak Anvari; based on THE VISIBLE FILTH by Nathan Ballingrud
Stars: Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson, Zazie Beetz.
Tagline: Don’t call it in.
The Plot…
Will is a bartender in a New Orleans dive tavern. One night after a vicious fight that left his friend badly wounded, Will finds a cell phone on the floor. He puts it in his back pocket and forgets about it. Early the next morning Will remembers the phone. When Will looks to see who owns it, he discovers grisly photos and videos.
Then the phone rings… that call will be the start of terrible things.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
I liked the premise and set up for Wounds. Sadly it never lives up to either.
Wounds (2019) rates 2 of 5 stars.
“Onslaught” directed by Adam Wingard and starring Adria Arjona, Alex Pereira, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn, Eric Wareheim and Dan Stevens – Two Posters and a Trailer are Here!
Here we have two posters and the trailer for Onslaught, directed by Adam Wingard and starring Adria Arjona, Alex Pereira, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn, Eric Wareheim and Dan Stevens.
Diggin’ the poster above and the clever one below as well. Those plus the trailer have me sold.
Deal me in.
ONSLAUGHT – In Theaters September 4.
DIRECTOR: Adam Wingard
CAST: Adria Arjona, Alex Pereira, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn, Eric Wareheim and Dan Stevens
“Many Scrappy Returns” (1927) starring Charley Chase / Z-View
Many Scrappy Returns (1927)
Director: James Parrott
Screenplay: H.M. Walker
Stars: Charley Chase, Eugenia Gilbert, Anita Garvin and Bull Montana.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Charley and his wife have Charlie’s brother, Wellington and Wellington’s wife over for dinner. Things go sideways when Wellington tries to put a move on Charley’s maid. Worse still she thinks that it was Charley getting fresh. When the maid’s husband gets wind of the advance, all bets are off!
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Charley Chase was an writer, director and actor. Although he died at a relatively young age (46), his resume includes 282 acting roles, 174 films as a director and 37 as writer.
Many Scrappy Returns was directed by Charley Chase’s brother.
Many Scrappy Returns (1927) rates 3 of 5 stars.
