Every now and then we see that extra little line in a film’s opening credits. You know the one, when they’re listing the cast and before the last name it says “and introducing...” That usually means that we have a bright new actor in one of the lead roles and the filmmakers really want you... Continue Reading →
Blue City
So many of the iconic teen movies of the 80’s were populated with a group of young actors known as “The Brat Pack.” They became famous playing the unique high school aged characters in films like “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club.” Sure they were becoming successful, but they did have a problem...they were playing... Continue Reading →
White Dog
WC Fields is famous for having said, “never work with children or animals.” Today we meet an animal that certainly justifies Field’s statement in Samuel Fuller’s 1982 film “White Dog.” The film features a racist dog, trained to attack and kill black people. It’s a film that was considered so controversial at the time of... Continue Reading →