April 27, 1951-October 16, 2025 I know that I’m a little late posting about the tragic death of the legendary Ace Frehley, but I wanted to post about him after Thirty-One Days O’Horror so that I could give his death my full attention. As many of my readers know, I’m a massive KISS fan andContinue reading “Focus On: Ace Frehley”
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Focus On: Yakima Canutt
A real cowboy stunts his way to success. Stuntmen and women rarely get recognized for their amazing work in film and on television. Most of them live their lives out in complete anonymity and pass away with no awards or trophies. They make actors that are paid more than them look much better than theyContinue reading “Focus On: Yakima Canutt”
Focus On: Bryce Dallas Howard
Not just daddy’s little girl….. Despite a film career that didn’t really get its start until 2004, Bryce Dallas Howard has proven that she can handle just about any role you throw at her be it in front of or behind the camera. Her career started in 1989 as an extra in Parenthood, a filmContinue reading “Focus On: Bryce Dallas Howard”
Focus On Christmas: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
“I Told You, George. I’m Your Guardian Angel.” – Clarence Considered by many to be one of the best films ever made, It’s A Wonderful Life stars Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and a ton of other wonderful actors. Released in 1946, the film didn’t meet expectations and floundered about until it found itsContinue reading “Focus On Christmas: It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)”
Focus On Christmas: Krampus (2015)
“We Know You Still Believe In The Big Fat Creeper.” The most recent film on my Focus On Christmas series this year is 2015’s Krampus. The film is a horror/dark comedy Christmas tale loosely based on the legend and folklore surrounding Krampus, a pre-Christian Germanic being that has become a part of Christian traditions inContinue reading “Focus On Christmas: Krampus (2015)”
Focus On Christmas: One Magic Christmas (1985)
Don’t Let The Title Fool You One Magic Christmas is one tough movie to watch. Despite having a title that conjures up visions of sugar plums dancing in your head, this 1985 G-rated Christmas film offers up unemployment, robbery, murder, holiday depression, a fatal car chase, and the threat of homelessness. Sounds really magical, right?Continue reading “Focus On Christmas: One Magic Christmas (1985)”
Focus On Christmas: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
A Very Griswold Christmas 1989 saw the return of the doomed Griswold family to the big screen in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The prior films in the series saw the Griswold clan heading out on an American road trip (National Lampoon’s Vacation, 1983) and a European adventure (National Lampoon’s European Vacation, 1985). In this outing,Continue reading “Focus On Christmas: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)”
Focus On Christmas: Unaccompanied Minors (2006)
A Change Of Flight Plans Despite having a surprisingly solid cast and a decent plot, Unaccompanied Minors (2006) failed to take off with film goers. I personally enjoyed the film and happen to be one of the few people that actually saw it in the theater. My daughter tagged along with me and she enjoyedContinue reading “Focus On Christmas: Unaccompanied Minors (2006)”
Focus On Christmas: Home Alone (1990)
A Perfect Storm John Hughes, writer of iconic films like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, National Lampoon’s Vacation, and Mr. Mom, joined forces with Chris Columbus, director of hits such as the first two Harry Potter films, Adventures in Babysitting, and Mrs. Doubtfire, to bring audiences across the world one of the biggest films ofContinue reading “Focus On Christmas: Home Alone (1990)”
Focus On: Kurt Russell
Pretty Much Everywhere With almost one hundred acting credits to his name, Kurt Russell has one of the longest and most storied careers in motion pictures and television. I’ve enjoyed pretty much everything that I’ve seen him in over the years. In this Focus On feature, we’ll take a look at Mr. Russell’s amazing careerContinue reading “Focus On: Kurt Russell”
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