Originally posted on Wolfmans Cult Film:
A friend sent me word of this once rare, and I imagine, seldom seen British film oddity called Where Has Poor Mickey Gone? (1964). I’d never heard of it, however, I knew the filming location well. Set in the early 60s in London’s Soho area. Long before I would…
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The Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) a Film by Robert Wise, Starring Harry Belafonte; Noir
A while back I was fortunate to review Robert Wise, The Motion Pictures by J.R. Jordan, a studious filmography about Robert Wise–of course. I say of course because, yes, the title of the book is titular, but I’m also referring to the tendency of American film critics to underrate the multi-award winning director. It’s a […]
The Showgirl, The Capo and The Comic Part VIII
Aside from the fact that she genuinely loved her child, it was important to her to be a good mother. And she was–generally speaking. What made her sensitive about it, was an incident that happened in the park when her son was three years old. Now keep in mind, she was very particular about the […]
The Showgirl, The Capo and The Comic VII
When it came to women, there was just something about Nat Nelson. Sure, he was handsome, but not “through the roof” handsome. In fact, he was pretty soft. His face. His hands. He described himself as hedonistic. What he was, was elegant. Nice face. Nice things. Nice manners. He had lots and lots of girlfriends. […]
The Showgirl, The Capo and The Comic Part VI
Weehawken was an alright town as far as towns go. But it was on the wrong side of the Hudson, so there was that. And since it was on the wrong side of the Hudson, that meant it was in New Jersey, so that was another thing. And Jancie Hansen was a very good looking […]
Delinquent (2016) a film you’ve probably never heard of but one you should watch ASAP
My friend and fellow blogger, Michael, is an independent film fanatic. He lives and breaths it. Just go to his site, Inner Circle, and you’ll see what I mean. https://moonknight65.wordpress.com/ As a collector, Michael enjoys the tangible DVD. His pursuit of them could be described as dogged–but not to him. To him it’s a treasure […]
The Showgirl, The Capo and The Comic, Part V
THIS IS A STORY BASED ON THE TRUTH. THE NAMES OF THE CHARACTERS, THE LOCALE AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE HISTORICAL AND FACTUAL. I HAVE TAKEN LIBERTY WITH SOME INCIDENTALS AND THE DIALOGUE, BASING THEM ON THE ERA, THE SITUATION AND THE CHARACTERS INVOLVED. Part V Drake worried as Little Augie strode toward the car. He […]
The Showgirl, The Capo and The Comic Part IV
THIS IS A STORY BASED ON THE TRUTH. THE NAMES OF THE CHARACTERS, THE LOCALE AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE HISTORICAL AND FACTUAL. I HAVE TAKEN LIBERTY WITH SOME INCIDENTALS AND THE DIALOGUE, BASING THEM ON THE ERA, THE SITUATION AND THE CHARACTERS INVOLVED. Part IV Drake recognized him from the jump. All arms and legs […]
The Showgirl, The Capo and The Comic Part III
THIS IS A STORY BASED ON THE TRUTH. THE NAMES OF THE CHARACTERS, THE LOCALE AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE HISTORICAL AND FACTUAL. I HAVE TAKEN LIBERTY WITH SOME INCIDENTALS AND THE DIALOGUE, BASING THEM ON THE ERA, THE SITUATION AND THE CHARACTERS INVOLVED Part III It doesn’t take long to get accustomed to a little […]