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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO....
Linda Harrison is 72, Susan George is 67, Celeste Yarnall is 73, and Suzanna Leigh is 72.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
COMING ATTRACTIONS....
Warner Archives has announced another of my favorite films coming to Blu-ray later this year.
THE GREEN SLIME is coming to Blu later in 2017 and although I don't have a date yet, I already know this will be in my collection.
One of the most fun movies I have ever had the pleasure of watching. it stars Robert Horton, Richard Jaeckel and the gorgeous Luciana Paluzzi.
When I find out a street date I will let you know. What a year 2017 has been so far for great releases on Blu-ray and DVD.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
DECOY 1957-58 (FILM CHEST)
A groundbreaking TV show has been rescued from oblivion.
Beverly Garland stars as Policewoman Casey Jones in this excellent series that ran for 39 episodes.
This was an attempt to make a serious police show and the producers succeeded very well. If you watch it you will be reminded of Dragnet as the character of Jones talks directly to the camera at the end of every episode.
The 39 episodes are well written and some of the actors that appear include Zorah Lampert, Peter Falk and many, many more. I had seen a few of the episodes on discount discs before and the quality wasn't too hot.
Now Film Chest has rescued this show from oblivion and all of the episodes look fantastic. The three disc set also includes a very cool little booklet about the show, an episode guide and a guide to some of the actual new York locations the show was shot at.
If you're a fan of vintage TV, I would highly recommend this show. Also I can't see any Beverly Garland fan passing it by. Check it out.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Charisma Carpenter is 47, Ronny Cox is 79, Lydia Cornell is 64, and Erika Blanc is 75.
Saturday, July 22, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO....
Shawn Michaels is 52, Erica Gavin is 70, Tisa Farrow is 66, and Mary Collinson is 65.
Friday, July 21, 2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
STAR SLAMMER 1986 (KINO)
Another Fred Olen Ray gem, and I mean that in a good way.
I was first introduced to this film during the boom of VHS and have always liked it.
Gorgeous Sandy Brooke is Taura who is arrested for a crime she didn't commit and sent to a prison ship and run by a maniacal lesbian warden.
Taura proves herself to her fellow inmates, including Mike (Susan Stokey), and both plot their escape. The plot is very simple and basic, but Ray uses it to his best advantage, which is usually the case.
All of the Ray regulars are in this film as well including Ross Hagen as Bantor ( a character who is bat-shit crazy), Dawn Wildsmith, John Carradine, Bobbi Bresee, Danita Aljuwani, beautiful Jade Barrett as Dr. Po, Johnny Legend and Aldo Ray as "The Inquisitor". I could never figure out why Jade Barrett didn't have a longer career unless she chose not to act anymore.
Anyhow, this film moves along well and has all the welcome Ray trappings including mutant monsters, beautiful women in very little clothing and over the top characters.
Watching films from Ray is like welcoming an old friend one hasn't seen in a while. I am glad Kino decided to release this and I hope they release more Ray titles soon. Recommended!!
Monday, July 17, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Donald Sutherland is 82, P. J. Soles is 67, Diahann Carroll is 82, and Catherine Schell is 73.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
RIP MARTIN LANDAU 1928-2017
A very classy man has died.
Martin Landau is best know for his role in the TV show Mission Impossible and his role in the Tim Burton film Ed Wood in which Landau played Bela Lugosi.
Landau had a very interesting career as he appeared in everything from the original Twilight Zone, to Get Smart and everything in between. His movies included everything from Nevada Smith and A Town Called Hell to The Being and Without Warning.
I have often referred to Landau as a real actor which simply means one who works for a living and will take just about any job that came his way.
Landau passed away on July 15th at the age of 89.
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