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Spaghetti Westerns: Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns
sergio leone • spaghetti westerns • clint eastwood • tracy scarpino • robert deniro
Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns
sergio leone • spaghetti westerns • clint eastwood • tracy scarpino • robert deniro
Fear and Loathing in Once Upon a Time in America
Sergio Leone's last film is a hypnotic and disturbing epic about young immigrants struggling to elevate their place in society - by any means necessary.
once upon a time in america • sergio leone • robert de niro • james woods • elizabeth mcgovern
Sergio Leone's last film is a hypnotic and disturbing epic about young immigrants struggling to elevate their place in society - by any means necessary.
once upon a time in america • sergio leone • robert de niro • james woods • elizabeth mcgovern
Akira Kurosawa: Japan's John Ford
Modern cinema wouldn't exist without him. But as much of an influence as Kurosawa has, the director himself was a disciple of American film, especially westerns.
star wars • john ford • akira kurosawa • back to the future • westerns
Modern cinema wouldn't exist without him. But as much of an influence as Kurosawa has, the director himself was a disciple of American film, especially westerns.
star wars • john ford • akira kurosawa • back to the future • westerns
Once Upon a Time in America Movie (1984)
A powerful, unorthodox meditation on friendship, loyalty and betrayal, the film follows boyhood pals who bond over street crime and graduate to felonious adulthoods.
once upon a time in america • gangster movie • robert deniro • james woods • sergio leone
A powerful, unorthodox meditation on friendship, loyalty and betrayal, the film follows boyhood pals who bond over street crime and graduate to felonious adulthoods.
once upon a time in america • gangster movie • robert deniro • james woods • sergio leone
Popping My Western Cherry
You never forget your first.
once upon a time in the west • sergio leone • pay television.
You never forget your first.
once upon a time in the west • sergio leone • pay television.
Revisiting The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly was critically panned when released in the mid-60s as mindless, violent, and unbearable. Today, it is widely considered a classic.
clint eastwood • sergio leone • eli wallach • lee van cleef • the man with no name
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly was critically panned when released in the mid-60s as mindless, violent, and unbearable. Today, it is widely considered a classic.
clint eastwood • sergio leone • eli wallach • lee van cleef • the man with no name
The Cinephile's Guide to Inglourious Basterds
Tarantino has shown his love for the movies by filling Inglourious Basterds with references to film history. Here is a brief list.
inglourious basterds • quentin tarantino • cinema • war • sergio leone
Tarantino has shown his love for the movies by filling Inglourious Basterds with references to film history. Here is a brief list.
inglourious basterds • quentin tarantino • cinema • war • sergio leone
Horizons West: Book Review
Originally written in 1969, this new and expanded edition of the now classic Horizons West is essential reading for any serious film scholar or movie buff.
jim kitses • john ford • clint eastwood • bud boetticher • sergio leone
Originally written in 1969, this new and expanded edition of the now classic Horizons West is essential reading for any serious film scholar or movie buff.
jim kitses • john ford • clint eastwood • bud boetticher • sergio leone
Nine Princes in Amber
Roger Zelazny's classic fantasy series was the first to bridge the gap between classics like Lord of the Rings and Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar, and the 1960s counter-culture.
nine princes in amber • roger zelazny • lord of the rings • fritz leiber • lankhmar
Roger Zelazny's classic fantasy series was the first to bridge the gap between classics like Lord of the Rings and Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar, and the 1960s counter-culture.
nine princes in amber • roger zelazny • lord of the rings • fritz leiber • lankhmar
Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds
Quentin Tarantino spun a war story into a Spaghetti Western.Through exciting use of the genre, Tarantino offers his version of the "cowboy" reaction to the Nazi threat.
quentin tarantino • inglourious basterds • spaghetti western • apache • western films
Quentin Tarantino spun a war story into a Spaghetti Western.Through exciting use of the genre, Tarantino offers his version of the "cowboy" reaction to the Nazi threat.
quentin tarantino • inglourious basterds • spaghetti western • apache • western films
Almeria: Visit Desert Film Studios
Having seen many of the great actors of the Spaghetti Westerns it may come as a surprise to find that a lot of the old favourite 1960s films were shot in Almeria, Spain.
sphaghetti westerns filmed spain • where was the beckham pepsi commercial shot • spanish desert film studios • europe only desert • film studios
Having seen many of the great actors of the Spaghetti Westerns it may come as a surprise to find that a lot of the old favourite 1960s films were shot in Almeria, Spain.
sphaghetti westerns filmed spain • where was the beckham pepsi commercial shot • spanish desert film studios • europe only desert • film studios
Movie Copycats
Yes, it does happen. Unless the wool has been pulled over your eyes since birth you will know that movies cash in on previous movies successes and innovations.
copying films • stolen bits from films • influential films • classic scenes • iconic movies
Yes, it does happen. Unless the wool has been pulled over your eyes since birth you will know that movies cash in on previous movies successes and innovations.
copying films • stolen bits from films • influential films • classic scenes • iconic movies
A Bullet in the Head – Undiscovered Classic
The Vietnam war film is a peculiar sub-genre that has resulted in a number of highly regarded films. One, however, often slips under the radar - A Bullet In The Head.
john woo • vietnam war film • jackie cheung • tony leung • hong kong cinema
The Vietnam war film is a peculiar sub-genre that has resulted in a number of highly regarded films. One, however, often slips under the radar - A Bullet In The Head.
john woo • vietnam war film • jackie cheung • tony leung • hong kong cinema
A Fistful of Dollars: Film Review
The Spaghetti Western trilogy begins with a ruthless and intricate film in Dollars. A fantastic debut for any director and star, and a film that exceeds expectations.
clinteastwood • sergioleone • spaghettiwestern • dollars • fistful
The Spaghetti Western trilogy begins with a ruthless and intricate film in Dollars. A fantastic debut for any director and star, and a film that exceeds expectations.
clinteastwood • sergioleone • spaghettiwestern • dollars • fistful
Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood has made a career out of making a career out of playing tough guys. In his latest film as star and director, he finally gets real about the consequences.
clint eastwood • gran torino • million dollar baby • clint eastwood new film • action film
Clint Eastwood has made a career out of making a career out of playing tough guys. In his latest film as star and director, he finally gets real about the consequences.
clint eastwood • gran torino • million dollar baby • clint eastwood new film • action film
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows
A review of the PBS documentary, and commentary on the genre.
eastwood • pbs • acting • directing • rip torn
A review of the PBS documentary, and commentary on the genre.
eastwood • pbs • acting • directing • rip torn
Five Actors in Films about Christ
Few roles can be harder than playing the Son of God. Here are five actors who starred in films inspired by, or based on works inspired by the Gospels.
jesus christ • jeffrey hunter • max von sydow • willem dafoe • lothaire bluteau
Few roles can be harder than playing the Son of God. Here are five actors who starred in films inspired by, or based on works inspired by the Gospels.
jesus christ • jeffrey hunter • max von sydow • willem dafoe • lothaire bluteau
Oscar Winning Western Movies
In the long history of movies, there have been thousands of Western films. Out of this number, only a trio have been honored with an Academy Award as Best Picture.
oscar winning western movies • western academy award winners • academy award best picture • westerns nominated best picture • worst best picture
In the long history of movies, there have been thousands of Western films. Out of this number, only a trio have been honored with an Academy Award as Best Picture.
oscar winning western movies • western academy award winners • academy award best picture • westerns nominated best picture • worst best picture
Quentin Tarantino: Proud of His Basterds
After 10 years of development, Tarantino came up with a tight screenplay and a post modern film choc-a-bloc of film references.
inglourious basterds • tarantino • jewish revenge • nazis • nemesis
After 10 years of development, Tarantino came up with a tight screenplay and a post modern film choc-a-bloc of film references.
inglourious basterds • tarantino • jewish revenge • nazis • nemesis
Top 5 Gangster Films of All Time
The Gangster film is a sub-genre of the crime film that explores organized crime and the people involved. Here are five examples of excellent gangster films.
best gangster films • top 10 gangster movies • best crime films • the godfather gangster film • the public enemy gangster film
The Gangster film is a sub-genre of the crime film that explores organized crime and the people involved. Here are five examples of excellent gangster films.
best gangster films • top 10 gangster movies • best crime films • the godfather gangster film • the public enemy gangster film
Understanding Hollywood's Western Movies
Once upon a time, the Western film characterized the lone gunman with a dark past who restores justice to a small town. Since then, the Western has evolved.
wild west • western films • western genre • spaghetti western • acid western
Once upon a time, the Western film characterized the lone gunman with a dark past who restores justice to a small town. Since then, the Western has evolved.
wild west • western films • western genre • spaghetti western • acid western
6 of the Best Film Composers in Movie History
The film composer may not be credited for a movie's success but their ability to draw in an audience, unwittingly makes them a powerful influence on our viewing habits.
best movie soundtracks • best movie composers • film composers • movie composers • jerry goldsmith composer
The film composer may not be credited for a movie's success but their ability to draw in an audience, unwittingly makes them a powerful influence on our viewing habits.
best movie soundtracks • best movie composers • film composers • movie composers • jerry goldsmith composer
Akira Kurosawa - Master of Japanese Cinema
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
Angels With Dirty Faces Movie (1938)
A key Warner Bros. picture of the period, Angels features real-life best friends James Cagney and Pat O'Brien as lifelong pals who take different forks in life's road.
angels with dirty faces • james cagney • movie bromance • humphrey bogart • sex symbol
A key Warner Bros. picture of the period, Angels features real-life best friends James Cagney and Pat O'Brien as lifelong pals who take different forks in life's road.
angels with dirty faces • james cagney • movie bromance • humphrey bogart • sex symbol
Carried To Dust Album Review
In Carried to Dust, Calexico returns to their distinctive sound. Creating an often surreal and haunting landscape, the songs borrow from Morricone's playbook and more.
calexico • joey burns • john convertino • victor gastelum • pop music
In Carried to Dust, Calexico returns to their distinctive sound. Creating an often surreal and haunting landscape, the songs borrow from Morricone's playbook and more.
calexico • joey burns • john convertino • victor gastelum • pop music
Charles Bronson as a Lead Actor
In the late 1960s, Charles Bronson was established as a reliable character actor whose screen presence was always felt.
charles bronson • alain delon • the magnificent seven • kid galahad • the great escape
In the late 1960s, Charles Bronson was established as a reliable character actor whose screen presence was always felt.
charles bronson • alain delon • the magnificent seven • kid galahad • the great escape
Christopher Lambert Films on DVD Guide
A handy guide designed to help anybody seeking to purchase or rent a Christopher Lambert movie on DVD. These are the ones worth watching.
christopher lambert • highlander • subway • luc besson • nirvana
A handy guide designed to help anybody seeking to purchase or rent a Christopher Lambert movie on DVD. These are the ones worth watching.
christopher lambert • highlander • subway • luc besson • nirvana
Clint Eastwood: A Very Earthy Actor
Born with an unmistakably stern face and a kind heart that brings unforgettable characters to life on the silver screen.
clint eastwood • mayor of carmel california • tv series rawhide 1959 • spaghetti westerns • dirty harry 1971
Born with an unmistakably stern face and a kind heart that brings unforgettable characters to life on the silver screen.
clint eastwood • mayor of carmel california • tv series rawhide 1959 • spaghetti westerns • dirty harry 1971
Inglourious Basterds (2009) - Film Review
Quentin Tarantino's unabashed love for all things cinema and exploitation boils to a delightful head in this violent yet talky slab of WWII fantasy wish fulfillment.
inglourious basterds • quentin tarantino • brad pitt • world war ii • diane kruger
Quentin Tarantino's unabashed love for all things cinema and exploitation boils to a delightful head in this violent yet talky slab of WWII fantasy wish fulfillment.
inglourious basterds • quentin tarantino • brad pitt • world war ii • diane kruger
KILLING OFF THE MAN WITH NO NAME: UNFORGIVEN
A look at UNFORGIVEN, Clint Eastwood's revisionist western.
movies • reviews • unforgiven
A look at UNFORGIVEN, Clint Eastwood's revisionist western.
movies • reviews • unforgiven
Lee Marvin - An Appreciation
Characteristically portrayed as a stoic hardman, Marvin is best remembered as a gruff, no-nonsense tough guy. But beneath that veneer, a big heart was beating.
lee marvin • gay rights in hollywood • lee marvin palimony • the big red one • cat ballou
Characteristically portrayed as a stoic hardman, Marvin is best remembered as a gruff, no-nonsense tough guy. But beneath that veneer, a big heart was beating.
lee marvin • gay rights in hollywood • lee marvin palimony • the big red one • cat ballou
Once Upon A Time In Mexico
A review of the film "Once Upon A Time In Mexico".
cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
A review of the film "Once Upon A Time In Mexico".
cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
Scorsese's Raging Bull a Classic Redemption Tale
From the moment it premiered in 1980, you knew Raging Bull was, thematically and visually, a film for the ages -- a rich tapestry of rage, relationships and redemption.
raging bull • robert de niro • martin scorsese • boxing movies • joe pesci
From the moment it premiered in 1980, you knew Raging Bull was, thematically and visually, a film for the ages -- a rich tapestry of rage, relationships and redemption.
raging bull • robert de niro • martin scorsese • boxing movies • joe pesci
The Godfather - Facts Behind The Fiction
Although viewed as one of the best American films ever made, The Godfather also earned infamy for its mafia ties as well as controversial castng decisions, and nepotism.
godfather • nepotism • mafia • death threats godfather • martin sheen
Although viewed as one of the best American films ever made, The Godfather also earned infamy for its mafia ties as well as controversial castng decisions, and nepotism.
godfather • nepotism • mafia • death threats godfather • martin sheen
Trilogy Copouts
When filmmakers claim to make a trilogy, is it a planned arc of stories or simple creative bankruptcy?
kevin smith • clerks • mallrats • chasing amy • george lucas
When filmmakers claim to make a trilogy, is it a planned arc of stories or simple creative bankruptcy?
kevin smith • clerks • mallrats • chasing amy • george lucas
TV Stars to Movie Stars
Hollywood stardom is a dream for most. Those who make it come true in both TV and movies have a special talent and a versatility that's hard to match.
tv actors • movie actors • hollywood • modern-day actors • saturday night live
Hollywood stardom is a dream for most. Those who make it come true in both TV and movies have a special talent and a versatility that's hard to match.
tv actors • movie actors • hollywood • modern-day actors • saturday night live
A Stage is Set: the IHHC rides . . .
The 2nd International Hitch-Hikers' Conference took place in Warsaw this March. it's not a big event, but conjures wildly interesting images in my mind. I'd be most curious to see one of these events in action, and look forward to participating in next years if I can. Here's some imagery on my part touched up with some hard facts on hitch-hiking conferences ...
hitch-hiking conference • hitchhiking
The 2nd International Hitch-Hikers' Conference took place in Warsaw this March. it's not a big event, but conjures wildly interesting images in my mind. I'd be most curious to see one of these events in action, and look forward to participating in next years if I can. Here's some imagery on my part touched up with some hard facts on hitch-hiking conferences ...
hitch-hiking conference • hitchhiking
An Intro to Giallo
Giallo films have a rich history. These Italian horror/exploitation flicks paved the way for slasher movies and combined sex and violence in a revolutionary way.
giallo • gialli • slasher films • dario argento • argento
Giallo films have a rich history. These Italian horror/exploitation flicks paved the way for slasher movies and combined sex and violence in a revolutionary way.
giallo • gialli • slasher films • dario argento • argento
Dialogue and Transitions Part Two: Even the Dog Can Talk
Dialogue and Transitons how to effectively write both.
dialogue • transtions • character • screenplay • matrix
Dialogue and Transitons how to effectively write both.
dialogue • transtions • character • screenplay • matrix
Inglourious Basterds (2009) - Film Review
Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's World War II-based action film starring Brad Pitt, is about as historically and literally accurate as the Bible.
inglourious basterds • inglorious bastards • inglorious basterds • inglourious basterds film • inglorious basterds movie
Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's World War II-based action film starring Brad Pitt, is about as historically and literally accurate as the Bible.
inglourious basterds • inglorious bastards • inglorious basterds • inglourious basterds film • inglorious basterds movie
Kathryn Bigelow: Action Adventure Film Director
In a career that has spanned more than two decades, Kathryn Bigelow has distinguished herself as one of Hollywood's most prolific film directors.
kathryn bigelow movies • kathryn bigelow director • kathryn bigelow themes • kathryn bigelow the hurt locker • kathryn bigelow near dark
In a career that has spanned more than two decades, Kathryn Bigelow has distinguished herself as one of Hollywood's most prolific film directors.
kathryn bigelow movies • kathryn bigelow director • kathryn bigelow themes • kathryn bigelow the hurt locker • kathryn bigelow near dark
Will Baseball Be A Hit With Viewers?
Baseball takes center stage on tv; news and notes; this week in tv history; series premieres and season debuts; tv recommendations.
united states television programs reviews • major league baseball • american and national league championship • nbc • fox
Baseball takes center stage on tv; news and notes; this week in tv history; series premieres and season debuts; tv recommendations.
united states television programs reviews • major league baseball • american and national league championship • nbc • fox
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