Category Archives: Movies

“The Master” (2012)

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Is there a more overrated mainstream director than P.T. Anderson? Yes, he has loads of talent, there’s no question about that. The level of craft in his films is always high and Anderson himself has good visual instincts … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Joaquin Phoenix, Paul Thomas Anderson, Philip Seymour Hoffman | 14 Comments

Quote Du Jour

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Two weeks after the marriage, I knew it was a mistake. All we had in common was movies, sex, and hamburgers. — Bettie Page on her second husband as quoted in BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL, currently streaming on … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Sex, Women men and fashion | Tagged Bettie Page, marriage, Netflix, sex, you mean that's not enough? | 2 Comments

Listing Movies: ’90s Faves

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As regular readers probably know, every now and then I like to put on my Movie Geek hat and make a semi-inane list of movies. I’m not sure why I do this. Perhaps it’s because I like to … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged 1990s, Film, listing movies, movies | 82 Comments

Two New Sci-Fi Flicks

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: One of the lazier ideas that currently holds sway among folks who consider themselves to be film cognescenti is that Michael Bay is simply the worst director ever. I’d argue that while he’s no genius, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged blockbusters, Bong Joon-ho, film criticism, film critics, Michael Bay, Transformers | 4 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “B. Monkey”

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Asia Argento, B. Monkey, Film, Michael Radford, Movie Posters, movies | Leave a comment

“Nana”

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: When I announced “I’m perfectly happy” as we were watching this erotic costume drama, my wife gave a giggle — she knew exactly what I meant. “Nana” isn’t simply a fuck film or an exploitation movie. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Sex | Tagged '70s movies, annie belle, katya berger, movies, sex films, Sex Scenes | 9 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis”

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Film, Italy, Movie Posters, movies, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, Vittorio De Sica | Leave a comment

“Plush”

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Interesting / awful film by Catherine Hardwicke, who did the first “Twilight” movie, which I haven’t seen and don’t plan to see. It’s an interesting movie because Hardwicke is very talented; it’s an awful one because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Catherine Hardwicke, dawn olivieri, edginess, emily browning, movies, rock music, xavier samuel, YA novels | 1 Comment

Bridging Distances

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: A filmmaker like Lubitsch makes you feel privileged for taking part in his naughtiness — like you’re in on the joke. But the naughtiness in this clip, from Renoir’s “French Cancan,” is of a different sort. Renoir … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers, Sex | Tagged Film, France, French Cancan, Jean Gabin, Jean Renoir, Moulin Rouge, movies, Musicals | 2 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “Il Grido”

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: French poster for Antonioni’s “Il Grido.” Design by Boris Grinsson, one of the major French poster designers of the period. Related More on Grinsson.