Monthly Archives: February 2016

Let’s Talk About… Gone With the Wind!

Posted on February 21, 2016 by amangr

When I was boy, Budweiser was The King of Beers and “Gone with the Wind” was The King of Movies, the one old movie you would never see on T.V. So when it was re-issued in 1968, I finally saw … Continue reading →

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Low-Budget Masterpiece

Posted on February 7, 2016 by amangr

CAUTION: Contains “spoilers.” Although I’m supposed to reply “Detour,” if anyone asks what my favorite Edgar G. Ulmer film might be, I respond “The Black Cat,” and when pressed for a second favorite–now “Detour” must surely be named–I respond “Bluebeard.” … Continue reading →

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Frank Finlay R.I.P.

Posted on February 4, 2016 by amangr

Frank Finlay was never a star, but he was one damn fine supporting actor. The highbrow set would know him as Olivier’s Iago in the 1965 film of “Othello.” Most casual moviegoers might remember him as the delightfully dim Porthos … Continue reading →

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