Vincente Minnelli’s Metaphysical Musical

I’ve been thinking about Vincente Minnelli’s films a lot lately. It started around the holidays after I caught one of …

A few words about my 10 Favorite Films of 2021

I spent most of 2021 watching older films and discovered some real hidden gems but I thought I’d share a …

Eloy de la Iglesia’s Murder in a Blue World (1973)

My first Blu-ray essay will be published with the limited slipcover edition of Eloy de la Iglesia’s magnificent mondo Kubrick-inspired …

WHEN INSECTS ATTACK: GENOCIDE (1968)

Springtime has arrived in California and do you know what that means? BUGS! During the past week I’ve battled a …

Screen Sorcery: Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

Belladonna of Sadness (1973) begins with a joyful wedding. We first meet the lovely Jeanne, our guide through this strange …

Bad Movie Mothers We Love to Hate

TCM is celebrating Mother’s Day (Note: this was originally published in 2014) with a great program of classic films showcasing …

FRANKENSTEIN CREATED SUSAN DENBERG

Susan Denberg (aka Dietlinde Ortrun Zechner) was blond, beautiful, and unapologetically curvaceous. A German-Austrian Kim Novak look-alike with strong sex …

FRANKENSTEIN: THE TRUE STORY (1973)

Film buffs tend to have obsessions. We fuss and fawn over particular actors and directors while attempting to see everything …

MAE CLARKE: FRANKENSTEIN’S FIRST BRIDE

The name Mae Clarke might not immediately ring any bells. But the fair-haired, spirited, and sad-eyed beauty was a promising …