Happy Halloween, folks. To celebrate this year’s Halloween, here is a horror-only Shot at 60 post, and sequel to 2014's first Halloween/horror-themed Shot at 60. Unlike the usual formula of three 1970s screenshots, two 1980s, two 1990s, and two 2000s, this newest edition of Shot at 60 is the start of a changed formula consisting of two 1970s screenshots, two... Continue Reading →
For ReadFilm.co: “Review: ‘Westworld’ (1973)”
Westworld; Director: Michael Crichton; UK Distributor: CIC. Country: USA. Due to the popularity of the contemporary Westworld TV series, I thought that now would be a good opportunity to expose the 1973 film, of which the series is “inspired” by. 1973’s Westworld was written and directed by Michael Crichton, the dude who later wrote the Jurassic Park novel. The story is of two... Continue Reading →
Shot at 60 part XVI: Harrison Ford
Evening. After a great weekend, Shot at 60 is back with the first of four actor-based specials. Harrison Ford being the first in this four-parted special is a result of the Star Wars 7 love-in over him, and he was quite cool in The Fugitive. Enjoy... American Graffiti (1973) Universal Pictures / Dir: George Lucas / Prod: Coppola Hanover Street (1979)... Continue Reading →
Shot at 60 part XV: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One.
Welcome to the latest addition of Shot at 60, an addition featuring a few cult favourites (I guess?) and perhaps an average film or two. Enjoy... Shaft (1971) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Dir: GordonParks / Prod: Freeman Magnum Force (1973) Warner Bros. / Dir: Ted Post / Prod: Daley Blazing Saddles (1974) Warner Bros. / Dir: Mel Brooks /... Continue Reading →
Shot at 60 part XIII: Bond
Bond, James Bond...obviously. Good evening and welcome to the thirteenth Shot at 60 post, with this one focusing on Bond films. Of course, the usual applies (three from the 70s, two from the 80s, two from the 90s, and two from the 00s). Enjoy! Diamonds Are Forever (1971) United Artists / Dir: Guy Hamilton / Prod: Saltzman... Continue Reading →