“Cactus Flower” (1969): A Love Story Quirky as They Come
“Cactus Flower” (1969) – A Quirky Love Story Cactus Flower is based on a Broadway play which in turn is adapted from an original French one entitled “Fleur de cactus,”…
“Konga”(1961) – A Film So Bad, it’s Good
“Konga” (1961) – So Bad, its Good What do you get when you mix King Kong and Dr. Jekyll and Mister Hyde? You get “Konga!” Something so bad, it’s good.…
The Fascinating Saga of “Supermarionation”
The Fascinating Saga of “Supermarionation” Happy belated Birthday Gerry Anderson. You left us almost eight years ago. But we haven’t forgotten you. To us, your countless fans, your name brings…
“A Matter of Life and Death”(1946)
“A Matter of Life and Death”(1946) Films made during or around World War II fascinate me. Since, at the time, there was no knowing where the world was heading to.…
What is the Mystery of the “Forbidden Planet”(1956)?
What is the Mystery of the “Forbidden Planet” (1956)? What is the Mystery of the “Forbidden Planet”(1956)? Sci-fi movies from the 50s are often underwhelming and “corny.” But this one…
“Children of a Lesser God” (1986) – Still as Powerful
“Children of a Lesser God” (1986) – Still as Powerful A short while back, I got to watch “Children of a Lesser God” again – and it’s still as powerful…
“Model Shop” (1969) – It’s Not About Toys
“Model Shop” (1969) – It’s Not About Toys Gary Lockwood was the main reason I watched this movie. As one of the few “human” characters from “2001: A Space Odyssey,”…
“633 Squadron” – All The Good Guys Die
“633 Squadron” (1964) – The Good Guys All Die. 633 Squadron is a WW II movie in which the “good guys all die.” I anticipated a whole lot of flying,…
Barton Fink (1991) – Is The Joke On Us?
Barton Fink (1991) – Is The Joke On Us? When you watch a movie by the Coen brothers, you know you’re in for a movie with offbeat, quirky, characters and…
The Westerns – Exciting, Forgotten TV Genre
The Western – Exciting, Forgotten TV Genre Ah, those cool Cowboy Shows with their horses, men in big hats, snarling villains, dust, and shootups! Let’s ride down Television Land history…
