Daily Archives: October 7, 2023

Documentary Review: The Soundtrack of the ’70s was performed by the “Immediate Family”

Director Danny Tedesco gave us the acclaimed documentary “The Wrecking Crew!” a film that celebrated the unsung heroes of the songs of the ’60s, LA’s most popular recording studio session musicians. They were the players who always got the call … Continue reading

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RIP Terence Davies: Director of “House of Mirth,” “Benediction,” and “Distance Voices, Still Lives,” 1945-2023

Terence Davies, a Liverpudlian who made a name for himself with semi-autobiographical films such as “Distant Voices, Still Lives” and serious-minded literary (“The House of Mirth,” “The Neon Bible”) and stage (“The Deep Blue Sea”) adaptations has died. He was … Continue reading

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Classic Film Review: Hawkins, Gia Scala and a very young Michael Caine — “The Two-Headed Spy” (1958)

Sometimes you have to use the term “classic” the way it is applied, in property tax and collectible terms, to automobiles. Anything over 25 years old is a “classic.” Yes, that means most models of the Ford Taurus can be … Continue reading

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BOX OFFICE: “Exorcist” finds $28-30 million in “Believers,” “Paw Patrol” pants into second, “Saw” Buzzes Off

I could tell during the preview screening of “The Exorcist: Believer” that if nothing else, the audience of enthusiasts I was watching it with were cutting it a lot of slack, showing lots more patience with the long dull stretches … Continue reading

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