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Discussion of popular movies, obscure VHS faves, & genre films

‘Hollywood Story’ (1951): A clever little noir mystery

Or….Sunset Boulevard and On the Waterfront redux! 

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

‘The Shakedown’ (1929): Silent dramedy receives classic-level upgrade

A definite change of pace for the (finally sober) staff here at Movies & Drinks…and a welcome one.

August 5, 2020August 6, 2020 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘All the Pretty Horses’ (2000): What an epic Western looked like at the turn of the millennium

A pretty, turn-of-the-millennium Western romance with epic aspirations stunted due to studio meddling.

August 2, 2020August 4, 2020 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Eddie Macon’s Run’ (1983): Kirk Douglas & a Duke boy star in uneven action meller

Mill Creek Entertainment has released on Blu-ray Eddie Macon’s Run,

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‘The Magus’ (1968): A high-profile failure, but with much to enjoy

Back in college, a buddy gave me John Fowles’ novel, The Magus, as a birthday gift, with the express purpose of seeing if I saw what he saw in it.

July 10, 2020 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Maid in Manhattan’ (2002): Peak J.Lo scores in feel-good mistaken identity farce

Before she dazzled on that stripper pole at the Super Bowl, J.Lo was a lowly maid in NYC, cleaning up messes left by the rich and connected.

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Hellhole’ (1985): Sleazy & amusing, indie ’80s at its most nostalgic

Sleazy, thoroughly enjoyable 1980s “women in prison/nuthouse” flick.

May 30, 2020June 1, 2020 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Heroes’ (1977): Is it comedy, romance, or drama?

Long after the Viet Cong was gone, Gidget and the Fonz got it on!

May 23, 2020September 30, 2020 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘You’ll Like My Mother’ (1972): An expertly-constructed, smartly-performed thriller

Sharp, atmospheric, well-mounted little suspense thriller, with socko performances.

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‘Savage Beach’ (1989): Playmate heroines’ final pairing a more dramatic tale

Run for cover… This is no ordinary day in the sun! Let’s say goodbye to the 1980s in style.

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Movies & Drinks2 Comments

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