Eloy de la Iglesia’s Murder in a Blue World (1973)
My first Blu-ray essay will be published with the limited slipcover edition of Eloy de la Iglesia’s magnificent mondo Kubrick-inspired giallo mash-up, Murder in a Blue World (1973) in March from...
View ArticleA few words about my 10 Favorite Films of 2021
I spent most of 2021 watching older films and discovered some real hidden gems but I thought I’d share a list of my Top 10 Favorite new releases before the Academy Awards show next month. If you’re...
View ArticleForget the Oscars – Visit Hallucination Strip (1975) Instead!
While everyone was watching the Oscars I discovered a new favorite film, Hallucination Strip aka Roma drogata: la polizia non può intervenire (dir. Lucio Marcaccini, 1975). I’ve been wanting to see...
View ArticleVincente Minnelli’s Metaphysical Musical
I’ve been thinking about Vincente Minnelli’s films a lot lately. It started around the holidays after I caught one of … More
View ArticleTransformation Through Transgression: Remembering Nick Zedd
I’d choose not to remember, but I miss your arroganceAnd I need your intelligance and your hate for authorityBut now … More
View ArticleDon’t keep the Wicker Man waiting!
Today is Christopher Lee’s 100th birthday. To celebrate the occasion I thought I’d share some recent digital art I created … More
View ArticleGothic Fantastico: Four Italian Tales of Terror
Excited to share news about this upcoming Blu-ray box set from Arrow Films. I have an essay in the accompanying … More
View ArticleAudrey Rose (1977) – She Will Haunt You!
Excited to share news about the upcoming Blu-ray release of Audrey Rose (1977) from Arrow Films. I contributed an essay on Robert Wise’s undervalued thriller, which is one of the few Hollywood films...
View ArticleMadness & Mayhem Down South: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
I recently had the pleasure of contributing an essay to Second Sight Films upcoming Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It’s part of a 190-page hardback book...
View ArticleCinebeats Now On Instagram
Want some film fun while scrolling through Instagram? Follow my new Instagram account! Link: https://www.instagram.com/cinebeats.dotcom/
View ArticleFashion On Film: Mary Quant (1930-2023)
Mary Quant, the beloved British fashion designer and pop icon, has died at age 93. With her trendspotting skills and pixie-like charm, Quant conquered the fickle world of fashion and helped usher in...
View ArticleSuki Pearl Lipsticks (1967)
When beauty ads looked like posters for movies I’d really like to see. Suki Pearl Lipstick (1967)💄🎬
View ArticleJane Birkin 1946 – 2023
If you’re one of the few who has followed me on social media over the past 20+ years you know how much I adored Jane Birkin. From occasionally sharing photos and videos of the talented actress, model,...
View ArticleWrestling with the Dead: The Ghost of Richard Harris (2022)
“Have you not done tormenting me with your accursed time! It’s abominable! When! When! One day, is that not enough for you, one day he went dumb, one day I went blind, one day we’ll go deaf, one day we...
View ArticleOh Nellie, My Nell: Remembering Julie Harris 1925-2013 in The Haunting
“Hill House has stood for 90 years and might stand for 90 more. Within, walls continue upright, bricks meet, floors are firm, and doors are sensibly shut. Silence lies steadily against the wood and...
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