Tura talks about fighting and showing Russ Meyer how to shoot a scene the Satana way. Are there any fanatics out there willing to confirm if the pictures below are of a very young Tura?
Friday, July 31, 2009
Interview With Tura Satana
Tura talks about fighting and showing Russ Meyer how to shoot a scene the Satana way. Are there any fanatics out there willing to confirm if the pictures below are of a very young Tura?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Hot Film in the Summertime
There are certain films that truly convey the summer scorching heat in which they are set. You feel it. Below are some of my favorite "summer" films to watch in front of a fan with a lemon coke with lots of chipped ice.
Sounder (1972)
What a classic. This story of a 1930s sharecropper's son is one that I can never ignore on TV. I get pulled in immediately. The kids are real and honest. The southern locales are the genuine article. This movie has so much heart it makes you feel more alive after viewing.
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
You can't take your eyes off the screen. Terrific. You'll feel sweaty just watching Al Pacino as a dumb cluck bank robber in his astounding performance.
Miss Firecracker (1989)
Holly Hunter's brilliant stage role brought to film is full of fun performances including Mary Steenburgen (who was never better than in this film as selfish, conceited Cousin Elaine) and Alfre Woodard (as sweet seamstress "Popeye") -- well, I fell in love with Alfre immediately.
A Streetcar Named Desire (1984)
I prefer the Ann-Margret TV-version. She is incredible - and pulls off hot mess Blanche Dubois better than most.
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Spike Lee's Summer of Sam and Do the Right Thing are pretty classic summer films too.
What are your fave films that take you to a hot and sticky summer day?
Sounder (1972)
What a classic. This story of a 1930s sharecropper's son is one that I can never ignore on TV. I get pulled in immediately. The kids are real and honest. The southern locales are the genuine article. This movie has so much heart it makes you feel more alive after viewing.
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
You can't take your eyes off the screen. Terrific. You'll feel sweaty just watching Al Pacino as a dumb cluck bank robber in his astounding performance.
Miss Firecracker (1989)
Holly Hunter's brilliant stage role brought to film is full of fun performances including Mary Steenburgen (who was never better than in this film as selfish, conceited Cousin Elaine) and Alfre Woodard (as sweet seamstress "Popeye") -- well, I fell in love with Alfre immediately.
A Streetcar Named Desire (1984)
I prefer the Ann-Margret TV-version. She is incredible - and pulls off hot mess Blanche Dubois better than most.
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Spike Lee's Summer of Sam and Do the Right Thing are pretty classic summer films too.
What are your fave films that take you to a hot and sticky summer day?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Sexy & Tough Babes Of Grindhouse
I came across this tribute video the other day to the sexy and tough babes from Grindhouse. I had to share it with my friends here. These are definitely my kind of girls. I hope you enjoy it.
I almost forgot to mention about my post about the Crazy Babysitter Twins from Planet Terror on my Sugar & Spice blog. Please feel free to check it out and leave some feedback there. Thanks.
I almost forgot to mention about my post about the Crazy Babysitter Twins from Planet Terror on my Sugar & Spice blog. Please feel free to check it out and leave some feedback there. Thanks.
Just Getting Ready
Saturday, July 25, 2009
The Unholy Three (1930 version)
There are few things more terrifying than a sadistic midget dressed as a baby, but throw in ventriloquism, old lady drag, and an emasculated strongman terrorized by a gorilla and you've got "The Unholy Three." Maybe because I saw this movie quite a few times on LSD (I was never a "peace and love" type) it's had quite an effect on me, and last night I watched it again on TCM. I should have blogged it sooner in case some of you who hadn't seen it could have set your DVRs, but hopefully it will rerun again soon. Here's some screenshots.
Here's the film's opener. Note, this is the talkie remake directed by Jack Conway, but just as good.
Here's the film's opener. Note, this is the talkie remake directed by Jack Conway, but just as good.
Friday, July 24, 2009
"The Bellboy" - seriously, folks
If you love Jerry as much as we do, head over to Senses of Cinema, and read James L. Neibaur's latest piece on "The Bellboy." James has written the Jerry BIBLE - "The Jerry Lewis Films: An Analytical Filmography of the Innovative Comic" (with Ted Okuda, 1994) and even has the benediction of the King himself!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
Once again, YouTube serendipity lead me to this:
Written, directed by and starring Anthony Newley as Merkin with his wife,Joan Collins("Polyester Poontang"), Milton Berle("Goodtime Eddie Filth") and George Jessel("The Presence")! This little mindrocker is a mid-life crisis musical mockumentary with a not-too-subtle dash of Fellini whimsy. Here's the trailer:
Another scene with George Jessel and Milton Berle!
According to a commenter on IMDb, Joan Collins soon left him after the premiere! Now that is a scathing review!
Written, directed by and starring Anthony Newley as Merkin with his wife,Joan Collins("Polyester Poontang"), Milton Berle("Goodtime Eddie Filth") and George Jessel("The Presence")! This little mindrocker is a mid-life crisis musical mockumentary with a not-too-subtle dash of Fellini whimsy. Here's the trailer:
Another scene with George Jessel and Milton Berle!
According to a commenter on IMDb, Joan Collins soon left him after the premiere! Now that is a scathing review!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Personally I Think He Was Out On A 69 Call
I'm planning on watching The D.I. soon and I ran across this (each links to giagundo versions):
a touch of kismet after meeting James Ellroy (who has employed and appreciated Jack Webb at different times in his career) last week.
I love the use of clipped sentences a la Jack's show, and the old Confidential Magazine modus opperandi of giving real addresses and license plate numbers. No wonder they got in trouble.
Anyway, I also found this weird quintessentially Jack Webb trailer for the DI where he uses more of his stylistically low budgetude to intro the film - without any actual clips:
a touch of kismet after meeting James Ellroy (who has employed and appreciated Jack Webb at different times in his career) last week.
I love the use of clipped sentences a la Jack's show, and the old Confidential Magazine modus opperandi of giving real addresses and license plate numbers. No wonder they got in trouble.
Anyway, I also found this weird quintessentially Jack Webb trailer for the DI where he uses more of his stylistically low budgetude to intro the film - without any actual clips:
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Harry - He's Here to Help
With a Friend Like Harry or/ou Harry, un ami qui vous veut du bien
Last night's DVR from IFC. The feel of this film by director Dominik Moll is akin to Hitchcock, yet without any direct "tribute-y" vibe. I mean it's well-constructed; the structure of the shot sequence is so carefully thought out that the journey this film takes you on unfolds with every moment seeming to emanate from a blank slate. It's only until the final 3rd of the film that one starts to anticipate some of the shocking activities that take place. The players are all radiating their own enigmatic energy, even when no dialogue carries them. Lastly, the bathroom is about one of the best non-human actors I've seen in a while. Strongly, STRONGLY recommended by me. I know, "So what?" So there.
You will at least temporarily feel like you want to avoid having guests
Sry - no subtitled trailer.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
This is so wrong...
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
"Which one of you bitches is my mother?"
It was 25 years ago, that a cunning euroslut-turned-legit-film-star named LILI (played by Phoebe Cates using a crazed accent) brought together Maxine, Pagan and Judy - three former boarding school chums turned socialites. They convened in Manhattan all seeking favors from this International Film Star, LILI. She had them right where she wanted them when she asked the immortal 1984 TV miniseries question: "Incidentally, which one of you bitches is my mother?"blurry mini clip below -- followed by a clear longer one (go to 1:42 mark for the immortal line)
I recall another gem of a line where LILI explains her plot to find the three women who conspired to keep her a downtrodden waif and says:
"They sent me to HELL and now I am back to teach them what I learned there."
Best of all -- this was a HUGE ratings smash. It spawned a sequel: LACE II
where LILI now seeks to learn her paternity and (I think) calls the 3 contenders "bastards" instead of "bitches".
Roman a Clef: CQ
Although this was released in 2001, I just watched it. Roman Coppola's feature debut was a fun, yet thoughtful little romp through late '60s Euro pop cinema. The colorful cast includes Jason Schwartzman as an over-the-top American director, Giancarlo Giannini as a Dino De Laurentiis-esque producer,and super model stunner Angela Lindvall as superagent "Dragonfly" in the film-within-a-film. Jeremy Davies (who's also played Charlie Manson on TV!) is the sweet, sensitive film editor caught up in the madcap movie melange. The soundtrack is terrific also, from spaceypop duo(?) Mellow. I hope to see more from this Coppola chap!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Batman en Robin
Joey: 'Feeling the Music, Sensing the Mood'
Monday, July 6, 2009
Mrs. Slocombe
A friend sent me this ... someone actually compiled a "best of" Mrs. Slocombe and her pussy. God bless the you tubes.
Did you know Captain Peacock is still with us? Here he is at Wendy Richard's funeral.
Did you know Captain Peacock is still with us? Here he is at Wendy Richard's funeral.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
BALLYHOO! The Hollywood Sideshow
BALLYHOO: The Hollywood Sideshow (1996) is an early documentary on the world of exploitation cinema and its origins. Originally aired on American Movie Classics-- when it was still commercial-free and supported Hollywood's Golden Age-- what it lacks in high energy it makes up for in being an adequately informative introduction to anyone newly discovering this uniquely American genre of low budget filmmaking and the sensationalism used to promote it. Hosted by Frankie Avalon and featuring comments from John Waters, Roger Ebert, Peter Bogdanovich, Mamie Van Doren, and exploitation pioneer Dave Friedman, among others. Introduction by former AMC host, Nick Clooney.
These videos were transferred from VHS which were recorded from broadcast over 10 years ago, so you may find the quality offered a couple of miles this side of inferior. But hey, what d'ya want fer nuthin'? ;-) Enjoy.
If you'd like to see more, you can watch parts 2 thru 7
via my YouTube channel
These videos were transferred from VHS which were recorded from broadcast over 10 years ago, so you may find the quality offered a couple of miles this side of inferior. But hey, what d'ya want fer nuthin'? ;-) Enjoy.
If you'd like to see more, you can watch parts 2 thru 7
via my YouTube channel
Friday, July 3, 2009
Those Wildwood Days
Satan in High Heels
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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