That “hiss” in the Night: “The Reptile” (1966)
The Reptile (1966) “Dad, what’s a reptile?” asked the boy curiously as they were getting ready to go to the movies. “Oh, it’s a cold-blooded scaly animal that crawls on…
Remembering the Triumph Herald, and other Cars
Remembering the Triumph Herald, and Other Cars Here we go with another batch of cars I want to remember, appreciate, ‘collect’ on my blog site, without incurring the overheads of…
Before “..the Lambs” there was “Manhunter” (1986)
At the Movies: “Manhunter” (1986) I had many opportunities to watch “Manhunter” but kept putting it off for some reason or the other. Out of curiosity, I even saved it…
Watch Where You Step: Danger! Will Robinson!
Watch Where You Step: Danger! Will Robinson! (Cue the theme from “Dragnet”) The following story is true and happened some time ago in an office while physically distant, not aesthetically…
From the Music Vault: “The Sweet”
From the Music Vault: “The Sweet” Today I’m going way back to the early 70s to the sweet, sweet sounds of ‘The Sweet’, who later renamed themselves to simply ‘Sweet’.…
Once Upon a Time in Zambia
Once Upon a Time in Zambia There is an often-repeated phrase that refers to “living in interesting times”. My life from the late 60s through the 70s were one of…
“COMA” (1978) – Interesting and Still Scary Scenario
“COMA” (1978) – Interesting and Still Scary Scenario Coma was probably among the first of the movies that started the trend of the female protagonist. That was the time when…
