Daily Archives: October 7, 2023

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

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Roger Moore

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

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Roger Moore

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)

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Roger Moore

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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