Tag Archives: movies

Kevin McCarthy–R.I.P

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

If you are a regular reader of this blog you know I am a sucker for the working actor, the man or woman who does the job and manages to make a living at it but not necessarily hit the … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Worst Nick Nolte Movies

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

What would you say if I used a chainsaw as a paper weight?  A waste of a chainsaw, no?  Well that is the simplistic reasoning behind this list of the the “Top 5 Worst Nick Nolte Movies” of all-time. These … Continue reading →

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Henry Gibson has died

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

Actor Henry Gibson has passed away at the age of 73. Depending on your age, Gibson was one of those actors whose face you knew well, though you couldn’t remember his name.  For my generation and older, you could probably … Continue reading →

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A GenX Chicano Reflects on John Hughes

Posted on August 7, 2009 by

There are flurry of John Hughes remembrances floating around in cyberspace today. I suspect few are surprised. Hughes had a hand in most of the movies GenX folks associate with themselves. Some of his films are the cinematic outlet to … Continue reading →

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All-Time Top Movies

Posted on July 8, 2009 by

As a lover of movies and all things “Hollywood” I have been obsessed with the motion picture box office ever since I was a kid. As any Hollywood-file knows, however, the top earners list is not the same as the … Continue reading →

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“Transformers 2″ is, well, dangerous

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

This is the edited and complete version of an earlier review. I’ve just walked out of the theater after seeing Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the sequel to the 2007 blockbuster.  In short, it’s not a good movie, not even … Continue reading →

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25 years ago today a man came from the future

Posted on May 12, 2009 by

Have you ever tried to cook enchiladas and bake a coffee cake at the same time?  It doesn’t work.  You end up with bad dinner and dessert, or even worse–sweet enchilada coffee cake!  Well, that’s why I haven’t been writing … Continue reading →

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John Candy & Charles Bukowski are still dead

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

It’s a double shot “Still Dead” this week as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the passing of John Candy (March 4) and Charles Bukowski (March 9). While both men worked in “the arts,” you might not think there was … Continue reading →

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Latinos Take Over the Golden Globes

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

It’s that time of year again!  The Hollywood awards season has begun, for reals!  After those hors d’oeuvres teasers last month, we get the first real course of our nominations feast–the Golden Globe awards.  Nominations were announced today, and you … Continue reading →

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‘Forbidden Kingdom’ is No Surprise to Us

Posted on April 21, 2008 by

What film won the weekend box office ending April 20, 2008? “Forbidden Kingdom,” the first film produced through Weinstein Co.’s recent commitment to Asian cinema, topped the box office this weekend, beating out the heavily advertised and comedic odds on … Continue reading →

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