KINO LORBER BLU RAY RELEASE: Theater of Blood (1973)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on our site on October 31, 2019. This is one of our favorite movies and now it’s been made even better thanks to the Kino Lorber blu ray re-reissue! It has by a new audio commentary by screenwriter/producer Alan Spencer, as well as commentary by film historians David Del […]
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)
Despite the low budget of this film, seeing as how it was Robert Zemeckis’ first movie — and Steven Spielberg’s first produced film — Spielberg promised to step in if things ever got out of hand. Written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the film pulls off an interesting paradox. It’s a movie about the Beatles […]
Vinyl Dolls (2002)
The Vinyl Dolls seem ready for the big time if they can just all get along. Sadly, right before their biggest shows ever, their lead singer quits. Then they meet FInola who is actress Tiffany Shepis, the entire reason to watch this, and such a great part of Delta Delta Die!, Tales of Halloween, Victor Crowley and so many movies that she’s […]
No Code of Conduct and A Letter from Death Row (1998)
Did you know that actor Charlie Sheen and Poison’s lead vocalist Bret Michaels (The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years) are best buds (check out this joint interview with both). So much so that they formed their own production company, Sheen Michaels Entertainment. Another principal in the company is writer-director Nick Cassavetes […]
Possums (1998)
Okay, so this radio station flick doesn’t deal in rock ‘n’ roll, but in sports. But we can cheat this flick into our latest “Rock ‘n’ Roll Week” of reviews courtesy of its star: Texas-born country singer, songwriter, and actor Mac Davis. Best known for his huge, ’70s AM radio solo hits “Baby, Don’t Get […]
Exploring: Neil Merryweather on Film
Canadian rock singer, bass player and songwriter Neil Merryweather, born on December 27, 1945, recorded and performed with musicians including Steve Miller, Dave Mason, Lita Ford, Billy Joel, and Rick James. He passed away on March 29, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a short battle with cancer. Neil Merryweather, influenced by David Bowie with […]
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