‘Apollo 11’ (2019): A thrilling, fitting 50th anniversary tribute
An absolutely overwhelming experience.
‘Night Watch’ (1973): Classic whodunnit with a savage, bloody twist that will shock you
In honor of Elizabeth Taylor’s birthday (as of this writing), Movies & Drinks thought it an ideal time to look at her 1973 thriller from AVCO Embassy Pictures, Night Watch—one of Miss Taylor’s less-successful mid-career outings that should have put her back on top with both critics and ticket buyers.
‘Cactus Flower’ (1969): Rusty & predictable, but still makes us laugh
Hey—ready to have some fun in an already crappy 2019…regardless of your personal orientation, religious beliefs, or political persuasions?! Mill Creek Entertainment’s dynamite Old Dudes Creepin’ On the Young Taint Blu-ray double feature, Age of Consent and Cactus Flower, has something for everyone: the raincoat brigade can get their pervy jollies at home, and the… Read More ‘Cactus Flower’ (1969): Rusty & predictable, but still makes us laugh
‘Confessions of a Pop Performer’ (1975): Brit sex comedy by future Bond screenwriter still a hoot
At Christmastime, if I’ve been a good boy, I usually get a couple of movie and TV books to enjoy during the more relaxed, quiet days of the holiday (before the inevitable New Year’s Eve brawl).
‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ (1998): Wannabe raunch-fest a late 90s teen time capsule
Tamped down by a forced PG-13 rating, high school hi-jinx came roaring back in the late ’90s after an absence, and 1998’s Can’t Hardly Wait led the charge and was relatively successful, teeming with young stars–some uncredited–on the brink of breaking big.
‘The Night Walker’ (1964): Well-crafted, gauzy, ethereal suspense
More 1960s vintage horror from William Castle.
‘Scrooged’ (1988): Vulgar, slapstick take on Dickens, with a remarkable ending
A mean-spirited, vulgar, slapstick take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Thank god.
‘Shadow of the Hawk’ (1976): Goofy, enjoyable canuxploitation schlock
It’s part deux of the Double Whammy Shim-Shammy Indian Shaman Smackdown!
‘Dark Intruder’ (1965): Leslie Nielsen horror outing was too violent for TV
A socko 1960s vintage horror outing on the anniversary of star Leslie Nielsen’s passing.
‘The Eyes of Charles Sand’ (1972): Dark, rainy day viewing for vintage TV-movie lovers
Flashy but familiar, bait-and-switch ABC Movie of the Week entry.
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