Movies and pulp fiction share a long, rich, and complicated history that deserves more consideration and thoughtful examination. A new book recently released by PM Press and edited by Andrew Nette and Iain McIntyre does just that. Sticking it to the Man: Revolution and Counterculture in Pulp and Popular Fiction, 1950-1980 is dedicated to examining … Continue reading Book Review: Sticking it to the Man: Revolution and Counterculture in Pulp and Popular Fiction, 1950-1980
June & July at the Movie Morlocks
I haven't been online much the last few months for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I've been having some medical problems with my left eye and spending lots of time on my computer reading, watching vids and writing can often be problematic. My eyes get easily irritated and I'm prone to headaches, etc. … Continue reading June & July at the Movie Morlocks
February & March at The Movie Morlocks
I've been neglecting Cinebeats again. Having a hard time getting back into the swing of things around here and other endeavors are keeping me from the blog. But I thought I'd finally update with a quick list of some highlights from my February & Mach contributions to TCM's Movie Morlocks. You can read all the … Continue reading February & March at The Movie Morlocks
PLAY IT AGAIN, MORRICONE: FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE (1965)
After the troubled release of A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (1964) director Sergio Leone wasn’t particularly interested in revisiting the western genre again. He had survived a bitter court battle after his film was accused of borrowing heavily from Akira Kurosawa’s YOJIMBO (a claim the director reportedly denied citing that both films were based on Dashiell Hammett’s 1929 crime novel Red Harvest) … Continue reading PLAY IT AGAIN, MORRICONE: FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE (1965)
Celebrating Father’s Day
Steve McQueen in THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963) Me and my dad (1972) From my latest at the Movie Morlocks: "I recently became an aunt again so I’ve been thinking a lot about family lately and with Father’s Day right around the corner I thought I’d share some thoughts about my own dad and how the … Continue reading Celebrating Father’s Day
Clint Eastwood in Swinging London
Clint Eastwood during the '67 promotional tour in London for A Fistful of Dollars Over the last few years I've come across various photos taken during the promotional tour that Clint Eastwood did in London for the release of A Fistful of Dollars (Sergio Leone; 1967) and recently Cinema Retro uncovered an interview that Eastwood … Continue reading Clint Eastwood in Swinging London
Cinema Retro Vol. 3: Issue #9
A dreamy looking Clint Eastwood circa 1965 The new issue of Cinema Retro arrived in my mailbox recently and as always, it's a must-read magazine if you enjoy '60s and '70s era cinema as much as I do! The current issue (Vol. 3: Issue #9) features a terrific and informative cover story about Clint Eastwood … Continue reading Cinema Retro Vol. 3: Issue #9
A Spaghetti Western Top Ten
I love Spaghetti Westerns. The best ones are what I would call "gothic westerns" since they combine some of the best aspects of Italian gothic horror films and literature with classic American westerns and western novels. They are filled with high drama but laced with subtlety. They offer romantic views of the west but they're … Continue reading A Spaghetti Western Top Ten
The Music of Ennio Morricone
On Sunday (Feb. 25th) Ennio Morricone will receiving an Honorary "Lifetime Achievement" Oscar at this years' Academy Awards ceremony to celebrate his contribution to the art of film music. It's unbelievable that it's taken the Academy so long to recognize Morricone's incredible contribution to cinema, but thankfully they're going to try and make up for … Continue reading The Music of Ennio Morricone
