The latest issue of Cinema Retro arrived in my mailbox yesterday and it boasts a colorful picture of Lee Marvin during the making of Prime Cut (1972) that literally jumps right off the cover. As a long time Lee Marvin devotee I was thrilled to discover that the magazine had unearthed a lengthy interview with … Continue reading »
Posted in September 2009 …
New Blog: Mid-Century Living
Yes, you read that right. I’ve created a another blog. Since I can’t seem to focus on anything but my up coming move and the prospect of finally owning my own home, I’ve decided to share my experiences and various other stuff at a new blog I’m calling Mid-Century Living. This does not mean I’m … Continue reading »
Modern Mondays: Last Life in the Universe (2003)
Is it Monday already? Lately the weeks seem to fly by but I managed to pull a little something together for Modern Monday. Forgive the brevity of my blog posts lately, but house hunting continues to consume most of my free time at the moment. With that in mind I figured I’d share a little … Continue reading »
Modern Mondays: Cloverfield (2008)
During the recent media barrage following the annual 9/11 anniversary, I was reminded of the Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams’ giant monster movie Cloverfield (2008). I’ve seen Cloverfield twice since my first viewing and it remains one of my favorite horror films of the last decade. When the movie was originally released it created a … Continue reading »
Jim Carroll 1949-2009
“I’m lost again as I am waking as a wave would wake had it reached the shore: It’s like movement, something which bores us terribly, but remains for a time to be never forgotten. “ – Jim Carroll (from Living At the Movies) Recommended Links: – Jim reading “Just Visiting” from The Book of Nods … Continue reading »
Congratulations Mr. Corman!
One of my favorite filmmakers will be getting an Honorary Oscar this year! Surprising news came out of Hollywood this morning when the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Roger Corman, along with actress Lauren Bacall and cinematographer Gordon Willis will all be recipients of a much deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. Disappointingly, … Continue reading »
The Fool Killer (1965)
I first saw Servando González’s 1965 film The Fool Killer (aka El asesino de tontos) almost twenty years ago and it’s haunted me ever since. The film features Anthony Perkins in one of his best roles and I got the urge to watch it again last year while I was obsessing over Perkins’ music career. … Continue reading »
