For years, decades really, while he was alive, Charles Schulz’s Peanuts gang had about 40 TV specials, 18 episodes over two seasons of The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show and four full feature movies. But it might not all have happened if It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown didn’t work so well and become anContinue reading “‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Continues To Delight Instead Of Fright”
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‘Fight Night’ Goes The Distance But Falls Short Of A Knockout
Kevin Hart is one of those actors who seems to work mostly when he’s in comedic roles. However, he’s been wanting to branch out in more serious roles lately. I haven’t seen him in Lift but I heard he’s miscast. And that’s part of the problem with Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, a limitedContinue reading “‘Fight Night’ Goes The Distance But Falls Short Of A Knockout”
‘V/H/S/85’ Is Not Fine
The V/H/S film anthologies seemed like a great idea over a decade ago when the first two movies were released. Directors like Adam Wingard and the group known as Radio Silence were able to get their feet wet and make a name for themselves as Wingard has made Godzilla vs. Kong and Radio Silence didContinue reading “‘V/H/S/85’ Is Not Fine”
Third Adaptation Of ”Salem’s Lot’ Sucks Life Out Of Source Material
Stephen King had already written the first draft of what became ‘Salem’s Lot when his first novel, Carrie, was published 50 years ago. Originally titled Second Coming, it was changed to Jeruslam’s Lot, which is the real name of the town in the book. Then, it was shortened to just ‘Salem’s Lot, which is theContinue reading “Third Adaptation Of ”Salem’s Lot’ Sucks Life Out Of Source Material”
‘Jailbird: Love On The Run’ Soars Over Basic True-Crime Documentary
There are an estimated 1.9 million people currently incarcerated in jails, prisons or involuntary commitments to mental hospitals. And over half a million people are located in local jails. While that might seem like a small number in comparison with the entire population of the country, it is still a higher number per capita. DespiteContinue reading “‘Jailbird: Love On The Run’ Soars Over Basic True-Crime Documentary”
Kris Kristofferson: A Poet, A Picker, A Prophet, A Pusher, A Pilgrim, A Preacher
It might be hard for some people under 30-35 to believe but country-western music was actually at one time very revolutionary in its delivery. Old school musicians were considered “outlaws” and the music was full of anger, sadness, hurt, desperation and vitality. Kris Kristofferson was one of many along with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, WaylonContinue reading “Kris Kristofferson: A Poet, A Picker, A Prophet, A Pusher, A Pilgrim, A Preacher”
John Ashton, Always A Character Actor, But Never A Star
Being a character actor in Hollywood is a job with its rewards and perks but also one of hardships. By the time, John Ashton appeared in the blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop, he had been working on TV shows and movies for over a decade. His most famous work up until then was as Dennis Quaid’sContinue reading “John Ashton, Always A Character Actor, But Never A Star”
Final Bow For Dame Maggie Smith
You could probably survey 100 people at random on what they most remember Dame Maggie Smith for and you’d probably get dozens of responses. Smith, who died on Sept. 27 at the age of 89, had a body of work many actors would dream of. It is hard to summarize her work with just aContinue reading “Final Bow For Dame Maggie Smith”
‘Gary’ A Profile Of One Who Was Loved By Fans But Abused By Loved Ones
If Gary Coleman stood six-feet tall, it’s highly unlikely so many people would’ve taken advantage of him as much. Even if he was 5-foot-6, it’s quite possible people would’ve thought differently or at least given it a second thought. But Coleman never grew taller than 4-foot-8. Even Danny DeVito is taller. Peter Dinklage is onlyContinue reading “‘Gary’ A Profile Of One Who Was Loved By Fans But Abused By Loved Ones”
‘That ’90s Show’ Is Still Fly
That ’90s Show has managed to move pass a legacy show and get its own touch. But it’s managed to do more than just be a reunion series like Murphy Brown or Roseanne. It’s nothing new. In the 1980s with the evolution of first-run syndication, TV production companies brought back the Beaver, the gang fromContinue reading “‘That ’90s Show’ Is Still Fly”
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