Visiting marvels of movie magic; historic Shepperton and Pinewood studios.
Imagine reading Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” inside a speeding Corvette.
Two movies about a Black detective seeking justice thirty years apart with a new spin on racism.
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Let’s explore three very different detective shows who helped re-define an entire genre
The 1970’s New York City subway system serves as a protagonist with a New Yorkers attitude: “Just another day inside the subway”.
Listen to four revered performers covering two hit songs including Wilson Pickett and The Four Tops delivering inspired covers.
A raw story concerning suicide by alcohol, perfectly served “neat”, but marred by “on the rocks” or with a “back”. Find out inside.
Let’s examine two lyricists and performers with different styles but sharing the same happy heart pumping lyrics of love and understanding.
The antithesis of a talent show you must see to believe.
A World War II film showcasing condemned military convicts unleased against the German high command including themes about nonconformity with an antiwar message.
Deconstructing one of Dylan’s most abstract compositions.
The last vestiges of humanity inside Australia following worldwide thermonuclear war.
Escapism written for kids with adults in mind
A movie about midlife crisis provides us the opportunity to imagine a timely remake.
“Linger” by The Cranberries (1993) and “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies (1967)
Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis play convicts. The chain that binds them rattles with racial hatred but reveals "we (all) come from the same side of the tracks".
The election of a Pope whilst the world readies for war. Art imitating life?
Susan Hayward portrays the life of Barbara Graham executed in CALIFORNIA’S gas chamber. I discuss the movie and what I name “The Criminal Justice-Media Complex” surrounding the trial and execution.