“Mad Max: Fury Road” by G.R. David!
G.R. David reminds us what an awesome action flick Mad Max: Fury Road is by creating this wonderful alt poster.
“SLY” (2023) directed by Thom Zimny, starring Sylvester Stallone / Z-View
SLY (2023)
Director: Thom Zimny
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Quentin Tarantino, Frank Stallone, Talia Shire, Henry Winkler, John Herzfeld, Wesley Morris, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone, Scarlet Rose Stallone, Sistine Rose Stallone, Sophia Rose Stallone and Sage Stallone.
Tagline: Meet the man behind the hero.
The Story:
Sylvester Stallone takes us behind the scenes for an intimate look at his rise from humble beginnings to international superstardom as well as the ups and downs along the way.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)
SLY is as much a personal reflection as it is a documentary. Director Thom Zimny said that he had full access to tell Sly’s story without interference. What Zimny did is allow Sly to open up. From these reflections, Zimny created the documentary.
Many of us (especially die hard Stallone fans) know the broad strokes. Sly came from a broken home. He did poorly in school, He was only getting bit parts as thugs in movies when he wrote ROCKY and refused to sell out. We know the Rocky films led to Rambo films. There were disappointments along the way. Cop Land was supposed to bring the big comeback. It showed Sly had the acting chops to hang with DeNiro and the rest of the all star cast, but it didn’t work as a springboard back to the top. We know that Sly refused to let Rocky V be Balboa’s swan song. Against all odds, Sly was able to get Rocky Balboa done and that put him back on top. Rambo (2008) followed. Then The Expendables. We knew that Sly for nearly 50 years has been a movie superstar and shows no signs of slowing down.
Yeah, we knew all that. Because we are Sly’s diehard fans. Many moviegoers don’t know these things.
What many of us (even Sly’s biggest fans) didn’t know were the stories and side notes that Sly provides throughout the documentary. Sure, we knew his dad was tough on Sly and Frank. Now we learn just how deep that went and the impact it had on Sly’s work. We learn of Sly’s regrets. Not just with films chosen or passed on, but in his use of time. Especially when it comes to family. Sly says, “Life up to forty is all about addition, after that it is all about subtraction.” If that doesn’t resonate with you, then my bet is you’re still under forty.
We hear from celebrities about Sly – Arnold, Tarantino, his brother Frank, Talia Shire, Henry Winkler and one of Sly’s oldest friends who also made it in Hollywood, John Herzfeld. Their contributions are excellent. What really makes the documentary work for me is Sly’s reflections. Seeing his handwritten early draft scripts. Getting a glimpse behind the scenes.
SLY is an excellent documentary. I would love it to be first in a series detailing different aspects of Sly’s life/career. He’s such a great raconteur. We know he has more stories to tell. Still, if this is all we get, we got a winner.
“JFK: What the Doctors Saw” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
I’ve followed all of the JFK assassination conspiracies since I was a child. I read the Warren Report when I was in high school. Although I’m not expecting much that I’m not already aware of, it will interesting to see JFK: What the Doctors Saw.
So yeah, deal me in!
Previously unreleased footage unveils an extraordinary reunion involving seven doctors who were present in the Parkland Hospital Emergency Room where President John F. Kennedy was rushed after being shot on November 22, 1963.
Their testimonies divulge unsettling medical details surrounding the assassination, raising doubt about government investigations that found Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.
Stream the new P+ Original documentary JFK: What The Doctors Saw on November 14, exclusively on Paramount+
“Masters of the Air” from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman – The Trailer is Here!
Deal me in!
128 seconds of Masters of the Air. The 9-part series event premieres January 26. https://apple.co/_MastersOfTheAir
From Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman – the producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. During World War II, airmen risk their lives with the 100th Bomb Group, a brotherhood forged by courage, loss, and triumph.
Based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, and scripted by John Orloff, “Masters of the Air” follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen, and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler’s Third Reich, is at the heart of “Masters of the Air.” Some were shot down and captured; some were wounded or killed. And some were lucky enough to make it home. Regardless of individual fate, a toll was exacted on them all.
The series features a stellar cast led by Academy Award nominee Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle and Nate Mann, who are joined by Raff Law, Academy Award nominee Barry Keoghan, Josiah Cross, Branden Cook and Ncuti Gatwa.
Hailing from Apple Studios, “Masters of the Air” is executive produced by Steven Spielberg through Amblin Television, and Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman for Playtone. Amblin Television’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey co-executive produce alongside Playtone’s Steven Shareshian. In addition to writing, Orloff co-executive produces. Graham Yost also serves as co-executive producer. Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Dee Rees and Tim Van Patten serve as directors.
“Rocky III” – Rocky/Sly & Clubber/Mr. T by Tony Stella!
Tony Stella shared his beautiful take on Sly and Mr. T from Rocky III. Stella is so talented!
“Mother’s Day” (2023) directed by Mateusz Rakowicz, starring Agnieszka Grochowska / Z-View
Mother’s Day (2023)
Director: Mateusz Rakowicz
Screenplay by: Lukasz M. Maciejewski, Mateusz Rakowicz
Starring: Agnieszka Grochowska, Szymon Wróblewski.
Tagline:
The Story:
Nina (Grochowska), is a NATO Special Operations agent. Years ago she gave up her baby so he could be raised by loving parents in a safe environment. Although Nina checks in on him regularly (from afar), her son knows nothing about her. That will change when he is kidnapped by thugs looking to get back at Nina. Now all bets are off. Nina will use all her skills to rescue her son.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)
Mother’s Day exceeded every expectation I had for it. Everything about Mother’s Day is what action movie fans love. Mateusz Rakowicz knows how to direct action and keep the quieter scenes interesting. Co-writers Lukasz M. Maciejewski and (director) Mateusz Rakowicz have created a story full of outrageous characters involved in over the top battles. Thankfully, Agnieszka Grochowska who plays Nina, is more than up to the task. I hope to see more of her and director Mateusz Rakowicz in the future.
Two New “Rocky” Pieces by Tony Stella!
Tony Stella posted these two amazing pieces that he created of Sly Stallone as Rocky with the caption:
greatly enjoying #SLY
I agree with Stella and would add, Greatly enjoying these beautiful pieces of art as well.
“Creature from the Black Lagoon” with Julie Adams – Color Publicity Photo!
Here’s another cool color publicity photo for Creature from the Black Lagoon. While I enjoy seeing these color photos, I like that the movie is black and white. Am I wrong?
Source: Hammer Horror Films.
The Death Kiss (1932) starring Bela Lugosi, David Manners, Edward Van Sloan, Adrienne Ames & Vince Barnett / Z-View
The Death Kiss (1932)
Director: Edwin L. Marin
Screenplay by: Gordon Kahn, Barry Barringer based on THE DEATH KISS by Madelon St. Dennis
Starring: Bela Lugosi, David Manners, John Wray, Adrienne Ames, Vince Barnett and Edward Van Sloan.
Tagline: IT’S FULL OF THRILLS! IT’S FULL OF FUN! IT’S FULL OF MYSTERY! IT’S FULL OF BIG NAMES!
The Story:
When a movie’s leading man is killed on stage during the filming of a scene, in full view of everyone, the only question is: Who did it? Evidence seems to point to one person, then another. Finally it looks like the murder was committed by the leading lady. Franklyn Drew (Manning) believes she was set up. Drew begins to follow clues that will lead him to the true killer and maybe get him killed as well.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)
Three stars (Bela Lugosi, David Manners and Edward Van Sloan) of Dracula, made the year before, return to star in The Death Kiss.
The film’s copyright wasn’t renewed, so the film fell into the public domain. Beware of poor copies!
David Manners as Franklyn Drew is charming. Vince Barnett as Movie Studio Police Officer Gulliver is a hoot. They make the perfect duo as together they investigate the murder. Barnett in a way is Barney Fife to Manners Andy Griffith. I would have loved to have seen them in a series of murder comedies.
Although Bela Lugosi gets top billing, it is actually David Manners who gets the most screen time. He’s never been better.
The gunfight at the end of the movie is hand-tinted. This produces a cool effect for gunshots and flashlights.
“Shōgun” – The Second Trailer is Here!
Deal me in!
Reacher’s Back – The Season 2 Trailer is Here!
Deal me in!
Reacher is pulled from his vagabond life by a coded message informing him that a member of the 110th – his elite group of Army Special Investigators – has been murdered. He and some of his former military cohorts reunite to investigate and soon realize the case is bigger than they ever could have imagined. Watch the new season December 15 on Prime Video.
“First Blood” Alt Poster by Nuno Sarnadas!
This cool alt First Blood poster was created by Nuno Sarnadas. It is very clever how Sarnadas shows Rambo’s mindframe with his time in Viet Nam and the situation created by Sheriff Teasle. You can see more of Nuno Sarnadas’ art at his webpage.
“Sorry, Wrong Number” (1948) starring Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster / Z-View
Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)
Director: Anatole Litvak
Screenplay by: Lucille Fletcher based on Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Burt Lancaster, Ann Richards, Wendell Corey, Ed Begley, Leif Erickson, Jimmy Hunt and William Conrad.
Tagline: The prize-winning radio suspense drama that thrilled 40,000,000 people … now electrifies the screen!
The Story:
Leona Stevenson (Stanwyck) is invalid confined to her bed. While making a phone call, the lines are crossed and she hears two men discussing a murder that will happen in the next few hours. Leona frantically contacts the police. They say there’s nothing they can do with the information provided. Leona then contacts the telephone company. They don’t have the ability to figure out where the call originated. As the minutes tick by, Leona gets more worried that someone is going to be killed. Soon Leona will realize that she is the intended victim!
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)
Barbara Stanwyck was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 1949 Academy Awards.
It’s interesting that Stanwyck plays an unlikable character and we’re rooting for Lancaster, who plays her husband. Slowly we learn, he’s not as nice a guy as we thought, but we understand his motives.
Sorry, Wrong Number contains one of the best ending scenes in movies.
“Godzilla Minus 1” – Feel It In 4DX – The New Poster is Here!
Check out the new poster for Godzilla Minus 1, That is a nice poster!
Godzilla has always been my least favorite movie monster. My opinion of the big guy may change after seeing Godzilla Minus 1 and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
Marv, Deathblow & Grifter by Eric Ninaltowski!
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv teamed with Deathblow and Grifter by Eric Ninaltowski.
