“Aftermath” Poster!
I don’t know anything about Aftermath other than what I’ve learned from the poster above but that’s enough to make me what to know more.
First ‘Terminator Genisys’ Poster
The Terminator Genisys site is now live.
22 Things You Might Not Know About The Breakfast Club
Kate Erbland gives us 22 Things You Might Not Know About The Breakfast Club.
My two favorites…
08. Emilio Estevez was originally slated to play Bender, but Hughes couldn’t find anyone else who was right for the Andrew role, so Estevez ultimately switched and the Bender gig went to Judd Nelson.
10. Other actresses that could have played Claire [Molly Ringwald’s part]? Robin Wright, Jodie Foster, and Laura Dern, who all auditioned for the part.
Source: Mental_Floss.
Napoleon Bonaparte’s Hat Sells for 2.4 Million Dollars
Photo Credit: Charles Platiau / Reuters
I don’t think I’ve ever bought a hat in my life. I don’t wear ’em.
While I would agree that the dome-topper pictured above is very stylish, even if I did buy hats, I couldn’t afford this one’s two point four million dollar price tag.
Yeah, you read that right.
Two. Point Four. MILLION. Dollars.
That’s a lot of dough, even if Napoleon Bonaparte did wear the hat into battle. The winner bidder paid more than five times the reserve!
If I wore a hat, I’d say, “Hats off to the winner.”
Source: Buzzfeed News.
“The Captive” Poster and Trailer!
I like the poster to The Captive and the trailer has a couple of twists that make the movie look more than a little interesting.
Harry Houdini’s Secrets Revealed
This is a post that you may not want to read… but my guess is that most of you will.
Stephen Marr wrote How Did Harry Houdini Do His Deeds – Legendary Illusionists Secrets Revealed for Metro.
Spoiler Warning – Be advised if you click over you’ll get what the article promises.
The 20 Greatest Classic Crime Movies of All Time
Crime Fiction Lover: The Site for Diehard Crime and Thriller Fans posted their choices for The 20 Greatest Classic Crime Movies of All Time.
I’ve seen 14 of their 20. And while I don’t think their list is the best [No LA Confidential? The Big Heat? Carlito’s Way?], it did give me six more crime films to seek out.
Want to See an Interview with David Fincher?
The Playlist had an interview with David [Gone Girl; Se7en; Fight Club; Zodiac] but the link is dead so I added the interview below for your pleasure. – Craig, 2021
Frank Stallone Performs “Carry On” from “Reach Me”
Frank Stallone performs Carry On from Reach Me.
When Universal’s Classic Monsters Hit the Big Screen for the First Time
The Hollywood Reporter recently went into their vaults to bring together excerpts from their original reviews for the Universal Monsters…
- Frankenstein
- The Invisible Man
- The Wolf Man
and - The Creature from the Black Lagoon
It’s interesting to see how these films were originally reviewed, some over 80 years ago.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter – When Universal’s Classic Monsters Hit the Big Screen for the First Time.
“Raiders of the Lost Arc” Melting Toht Candle
Still looking for that perfect gift for a Raiders of the Lost Arc fan?
Firebox may have just what you’re looking for with their Melting Toht Candle. And guess what…
…there’s no need to seek out the Ark of the Covenant and unceremoniously release its supernatural powers… just light the wick.
Adrien Brody Leads an “American Heist”
American Heist stars Adrien Brody, Hayden Christensen, and Jordana Brewster. The trailer below feels like another one of those seen-the-trailer-seen-the-movie previews.
13 (Shhhh!) Memorable Unbilled Movie Performances
Don’t you love it when you’re watching a movie and suddenly there’s a cameo by an uncredited actor/actress? It’s like an unexpected treat.
Entertainment Weekly took a look at 13 (Shhhh!) Memorable Unbilled Movie Performances. Be advised if you click over you’ll find spoilers and uncredited performances by…
- Kevin Spacey
- Matt Damon
- Will Ferrell
- Keith Richards
- Jack Nicholson
- Bill Murray
- Tom Cruise
- Ned Beatty
- Harrison Ford
- Gene Hackman
- Gary Oldman
- Robin Williams
and - Marlene Dietrich
Atlas’ The Scorpion & Planet of the Vampires!
In the early 70’s, Atlas, a small comic company attempted to make it’s mark. Although it folded after a few years Atlas did have a couple of comics that many fans [or at least this fan] fondly remember.
The Scorpion was Howard Chaykin‘s swashbuckling, never-aging hero. After Chaykin left Atlas he reinvented The Scorpion as Dominic Fortune for Marvel Comics. I’d like to see Chaykin return to Scorpion. Who wouldn’t?
The second Atlas title that I loved as a kid was Planet of the Vampires. Think of Beneath the Planet of the Apes and substitute vampires for monkeys. Pat Broderick was the interior artist and Neal Adams inked Broderick‘s covers.
Man, those were the days.
“Better Call Saul” Teaser
I am so ready for February 8, 2015.
