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‘Elevation’ A Very, Very Heavy Burtation

I’m really getting sick and tired of movies like Elevation that really don’t offer anything except a handful of people wearing dark, dingy clothes in a bunch of poorly lit scenes as they go from Point A to Point B in a post-apocalyptic world. The lack of much of a cast is intentional on accountContinue reading “‘Elevation’ A Very, Very Heavy Burtation”

‘Fatal Attraction’ Is A Wonderful Thriller That Can’t Be Ignored

NOTE: Since it’s Women’s History Month, all the horror/thrillers this month will focus on women-centered movies. This post also contains spoilers. The first of which is Fatal Attraction, which takes what Clint Eastwood did with Play Misty For Me and updates it for the Boomer/Yuppie Reaganeighties. If Misty was a warning of the free loveContinue reading “‘Fatal Attraction’ Is A Wonderful Thriller That Can’t Be Ignored”

Gene Hackman: A Man Of Versatility

It’s no surprise Gene Hackman became a huge star in Hollywood when the Hays Code ended and filmmakers got more brave with their movies. He joined the other actors like Donald Sutherland, Dustin Hoffman and Elliott Gould along with the rise of younger actors like Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Hollywood actors upContinue reading “Gene Hackman: A Man Of Versatility”

Oscars Offer Surprises, Little Cringe

This might have been one of the most uncertain Academy Award ceremonies ever. Going into the show, there were a lot of contenders but it was hard to find any sure things this year. And it was anybody’s game as there were no leading contenders. Adrien Brody won his second Best Lead Actor Oscar forContinue reading “Oscars Offer Surprises, Little Cringe”

Have A Safe And Great Fat Tuesday

I hope everyone has a great and especially safe Fat Tuesday today. It looks like spring storms are going to get a three-week head start and make it an interesting day as a huge front is expected to cross along the Southeast area. It’s also expected to hit the New Orleans area later this afternoon.Continue reading “Have A Safe And Great Fat Tuesday”

Last Curtain Call To David Johansen, The “King Of Babylon”

The New York Dolls are now mostly forgotten. But when they formed in 1971, they were a precursor to the future punk scene that had been started by the Velvet Underground and the Stooges. David Johansen looked like what would happen if someone decided to do Mick Jagger as a mediocre drag queen. He wasContinue reading “Last Curtain Call To David Johansen, The “King Of Babylon””