Category: Movies
“Hey, Hey, We’re The Monkees!”
I was seven years old when The Monkees tv series premiered on September 12, 1966. I became an instant and life-long Monkees fan. I wasn’t alone.
The Monkees tv series won two Emmys (one for Outstanding Comedy Series – beating The Andy Griffith Show, Bewitched, Get Smart, and Hogan’s Heroes). In 1967, The Monkees had four albums hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (the only group to ever do that) and they outsold the Beatles and the Rolling Stones combined.
Obviously there were (and still are) quite a few Monkees‘ fans out there. If you’re one, you’ll want to check out Eddie Deezen‘s post Hey, Hey, We’re the Monkees at Neatorama.
“Fury” – War Never Ends Quietly, Poster and Featurette
Fury is the movie I am most looking forward to between now and the end of the year. October 17th can’t get here fast enough. At least we have the poster above and the featurette below to help hold us over.
Boris Karloff’s Daughter Speaks!
Fans of horror movies, especially classic horror films will want to check out the interview with Sara Karloff, Boris Karloff’s daughter!
Extended International Clip for “The Equalizer”
I’m a little late getting to the extended international clip for The Equalizer. Still, I thought I should post it in case you’re even later than me.
Mike Torrance Provides The Cure!
Mike Torrance aka The Krayola Kidd is back and he’s brought Marion Cobretti with him!
Over the coming weeks/months I’ll be posting more of Mike’s sketch card commissions. My goal is to eventually get a card for every character Sly has played. We’re well on our way!
You can see more of Mike’s art at his Deviant Art site. Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable.
11 Things You Probably Already Know About Sly Stallone
On September 19, 2014, IFC.com posted 10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Sylvester Stallone by Andy Hunsaker. (Sadly, this link no longer works so instead I give you 11 Surprising Facts About Sylvester Stallone. – Craig, 2021)
This Beautiful SHAFT cover by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz Makes Me Wish For…
That beautiful SHAFT cover by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz makes me wish for a comic company dedicated to comic/graphic novel adaptations of movies. I think with the right artists and writers tackling classic and cult movies it could work.
Well… I can dream can’t I?
Alfred Hitchock’s 10 Most Suspenseful Scenes
Alfred Hitchcock was the first director I knew by name. I loved Hitchcock’s movies and still do.
Probably most of you do as well. If so, you’ll get a kick out of Alfred Hitchock’s 8 Most Shocking Thrillers from Do You Remember. (Sadly, this link is now dead, so instead I present the 10 Most Suspenseful Alfred Hitchcock Scenes, Ranked. – Craig, 2021)
“Race with the Devil” and You Better be Fast as Hell!
l saw Race with the Devil when it first hit theaters in June of 1975. I was almost driving age and so a movie about two couples on the run [in fast vehicles – cars, motorcycles and even a travel trailer] from satanists was perfect viewing. I loved the movie.
Years later when I saw it again I was surprised that it didn’t hold up as well. Still, it had enough moments to make it fun. Race with the Devil is a perfect drive-in movie.
Mike Torrance, Sly and Dolly!
Mike Torrance aka The Krayola Kidd is back and he’s brought Sly and Dolly Parton from Rhinestone with him! This is one of my recent favorites!
Over the coming weeks/months I’ll be posting more of Mike’s sketch card commissions. My goal is to eventually get a card for every character Sly has played. We’re well on our way!
You can see more of Mike’s art at his Deviant Art site. Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable.
“John Wick” – “Yeah, I’m Thinkin’ I’m Back.”
I’m thinking that I probably like the trailer for John Wick more than I should, but I have to admit I’m diggin’ it.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts. The John Wick website has gone live so you can click over to it if you’re so inclined.
12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About “Platoon”
Uproxx recently posted 12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Platoon.
Here are a few tidbits…
- Oliver Stone was hoping that Jim Morrison would appear in the movie.
- Stone called Sheen out for being a spoiled kid from Malibu.
- Mickey Rourke and Kevin Costner were offered the role of Sgt. Barnes.
Behind the Scenes on “Fury”
Fury is the movie I am most looking forward to seeing throughout the rest of this year. Check out the video and you’ll understand why.
The Equalizer: “What Do You See When You Look at Me?”
I really like this poster for The Equalizer.
