Film reviews, news, articles, lists, and pictures, all from a freelance writer.
FINALLY, I have completed my degree in film. Wow, what a feeling. On my Instagram page, I published a picture of my recently-received degree certificate - a charming 2:1. I could analyse the certificate in a similar fashion to that of Pat Bateman's business card analyses, but I won't, though I possess a similar obsession to... Continue Reading →
Blood Father; Director: Jean-François Richet; Distributor: SND Films; Country: France. Whether you like him or not, Mel Gibson produces a very good Martin Riggs/Mad Max-hybrid performance in the best action film you’ll watch this year that doesn’t have a 2 1/2 hour running time. The original Road Warrior, aged 60, and sporting a grey beard... Continue Reading →
Evening and welcome to the second in this four-part series of actor-based Shot at 60 specials. The last edition, part XVI, featured Harrison Ford films..."Arnie" is now the focus for part X-Seven. Enjoy... Hercules in New York (1970) Lionsgate / Dir: Arthur Allan Seidelman / Prod: Wisberg Stay Hungry (1976) United Artists / Dir: Bob Rafelson / Prod:... Continue Reading →
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 →
Evening. Yes, as the title reads, I have purchased some Clint Eastwood-starred movies. To my great surprise, there are many movies with Uncle Clint in 'em that I don't (or didn't) have in my DVD collection - e.g. Coogan's Bluff (Siegel, 1968) - of which I have now purchased. The purchases included, Coogan's Bluff as mentioned, another Don Siegel collaboration,... Continue Reading →
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 →
