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Art of the Title – Long May It Reign!
Art of the Title is one of those small miracles on the internet, a beautifully designed site that is also beautifully written.…
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
I’ll bet if a poll were taken to determine which movie star would be the most popular companion for drinks, it would…
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WAR BETWEEN THE PLANETS
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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Jerry Lee Lewis on Tour
Coinciding nicely with Allan Arkush’s High School Confidential commentary is the publication of a new book by Rick Bragg, Jerry Lee Lewis: His…
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The Trailers From Hell Twilight Zone Holiday Contest!
Submitted for your approval… well, actually submitted for our approval. We’re happy to announce the Trailers From Hell Twilight Zone Holiday contest…
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Caddyshack
Golfers love wine – after they are done golfing. While they are golfing, it’s beer. Those inconsiderate showoffs who can shoot in…
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Equinox
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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The Godfather
What kind of wine would Don Corleone drink? When that question came to mind, I turned to the one and only source…
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Count Yorga, Vampire
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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The Man From Hong Kong
“The Man From Hong Kong” is cited as the first Australian/Hong Kong production in cinematic history, as well as the first Australian…
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The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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All The King’s Men
When talk turns to Louisiana, we don’t really think of wine. Mint juleps, sure. Falstaff beer, of course. Absinthe, it makes the…
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VANISHING POINT
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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The Court Jester
Danny Kaye was one of my family’s favorite entertainers when I was a kid. His movie career was (mostly) before my time,…
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KATMANDU
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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I Was A Teenage Werewolf
When I was in college – way back when – the student center had a room where a different video each week…
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Deep Thrust AKA Lady Whirlwind
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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Them
When I first saw the classic sci-fi movie, “Them!,” I didn’t know the meaning of needing a drink. Today, I do. It’s…
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THE CAT 0′ NINE TAILS
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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Alien
So you meet your friends for some wine before the movie. You allow plenty of time, so you can relax and have…
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The Laughing Woman
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
TFH Saturday Matinee
Live From Delta House – Belushi and Me
One of our favorite writers, Dennis Cozzalio, is with us again for today’s Saturday Matinee. Dennis, not coincidentally, presides over one of our favorite…
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Arsenic and Old Lace
Pairing wine with certain movies requires a leap of faith. How would you really feel having fava beans and Chianti while watching…
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Satan’s Sadists
Here’s another installment featuring Joe Dante’s reviews from his stint as a critic for Film Bulletin circa 1969-1974. Our thanks to Video…
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Before Sharknado there was Leprechaun…
All the Warwick Davis LEPRECHAUN movies are coming out in a new Blu Ray combo pack. The commentary tracks offer some memories…