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More than Emmanuelle: Sylvia Kristel in Julia
By James Kenney Cult Epics has put out an interesting new box set (available in Blu-ray or DVD), the Sylvia Kristel 1970s Collection, a fine selection of 1970s features presenting the star who became an international celebrity due to her lead in the Emmanuelle series. This collections intrigues because it offers a rather diverse assortmentContinue reading “More than Emmanuelle: Sylvia Kristel in Julia”
“It’s real, Charlie”: Actor Charlie Romanelli talks about Recording Audiobooks, Working with Martin Sheen, and Male Pattern Baldness
By James Kenney Charlie Romanelli at work Sure, I’ll occasionally sit down and enjoy a celebrity profile piece, learning what Val Kilmer thinks about holistic medicine or Alyssa Milano’s political views. But with the recent unfortunate passings of Mark Blum, a theater powerhouse perhaps best known to larger audiences as Roseanna Arquette’s suburban husband in DESPERATELYContinue reading ““It’s real, Charlie”: Actor Charlie Romanelli talks about Recording Audiobooks, Working with Martin Sheen, and Male Pattern Baldness”
Whisper to Your Friends You Saw It!: Jess Franco’s 99 WOMEN
I take the bold position that Jess Franco’s films are actually not very good. But 99 WOMEN is cool anyway.
To Love is to Burn: the Big Emotions of James Gray’s The Immigrant
A look back on one of the great 21st century movies.
LOW BUDGET SPUNK VERSUS BIG BUDGET FUNK: FIRST KILL versus THE MUMMY
In 2017, I argued a straight-to-video Bruce Willis film was better than Tom Cruise’s THE MUMMY. Really!
The French Connection on Skis: Britt Ekland and the Tragic Barry Brown share THE ULTIMATE THRILL!
The great forgotten ski action film, starring Daisy Miller’s Barry Brown and the exquisite Britt Ekland.
Worth 37.5 cents?: The Enduring Legacy of a Great and Crazy Studio, De Laurentiis Entertainment Group.
I will convince you D.E.G. was an interesting movie studio where multiple artists made masterpieces, new directors got a chance, and solid veterans got their final gigs.
(lightly): Charles Grodin and his Humpback Classic, 11 HARROWHOUSE
11 HARROWHOUSE is the ultimate Charles Grodin movie.
THE FOURTH VICTIM, Starring Carroll Baker
An obscure giallo from the director of HORROR EXPRESS featuring Carroll Baker resurfaces!
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