The Suspense Lasted Twenty Years, But Worth It
The Suspense Lasted Twenty Years, But Worth It Why it took me twenty years to complete this movie. And I’m glad I waited, that’s how much I liked it. How,…
These Two Shows Deserved Better
These Two Shows Deserved Better These two shows deserved better. Instead, they were ignominiously killed off by some honchos who think they know better. Both were comedies, with one being…
Australian Boonies, A New Arrival, What Could Go Wrong?
Click Here to Home Page Australian Boonies, A New Arrival, What Could Go Wrong? The Australian boonies, a new arrival, what could go wrong? Plenty, if you watch late writer/director…
“Paris, Texas” (1984): Among the Best From that Decade
“Paris, Texas” (1984): Among the Best from that Decade. Wim Wenders’s masterpiece is definitely among the best from the 1980s. His first film shot entirely in the United States, along…
What Makes Louise so Odd? “The Attic” (1980)
“The Attic” (1980): What Makes Louise so Odd? I watched “The Attic” as a late night offering on TV back in the 80s. It was one of the strangest movies…
Brannigan (1975) – London Was Never More Exciting
Brannigan (1975) – London Was Never More Exciting. The 1975 movie, finds Chicago cop Brannigan (John Wayne) in London, England. He’s been rushed over to arrest and bring back fugitive…
Once Fabulous Tunes, Sadly Now Mere Jingles
Once fabulous tunes, sadly now mere jingles. If you were born in the early 70s or earlier, you will recognize long forgotten themes in radio or TV commercials. Sometimes they…
The Magic of the Era of Quinn Martin Television
The Magic of the Era of Quinn Martin Television. Are you old enough to remember American television from the mid-60s through the 70s? Then you will remember the words: “A…
How Was Watching “Alien” Again After 40 Years?
How Was Watching “Alien” Again After 40 Years? Thapson How was watching “Alien” again after 40 years? I first watched this Ridley Scott 1979 blockbuster over 40 years ago. An…
“The Night of the Hunter”(1955): Made for Robert Mitchum
“The Night of the Hunter”(1955): Made for Robert Mitchum Thapson “The Night of the Hunter” (1955) seems made for Robert Mitchum. Apparently when director Charles Laughton told the auditioning Robert…
