Month: April 2021

The Hills Run Red (1966) Blu-ray review

Known in Italy as Un Fiume di dollari, which in English means A River of Dollars, but in America, it is recognized under the title The Hills Run Red, this picture is a 1966 Spaghetti Western film directed by Carlo Lizzani. The film stars Thomas Hunter along with legendary American actors Henry Silva and Dan Duryea….


Jeremy (1973 film) Blu-ray review

Jeremy is a 1973 American romantic drama film starring screen legends Robby Benson and Glynnis O’Connor. The story is about young romance and heartbreak, something we all go through in life, unfortunately.   The story is about Jones Jeremy (Robbie Benson, City Limits), a 15-year-old high school student in New York who is a quiet,…


Madame Claude – The French Woman Blu-ray review

The 1977 film, Madame Claude aka The French Woman is a French erotic crime drama that was based on a true story of French brothel madam, Madame Claude. This picture takes a closer look at the life of Madame Claude. Take that anyway you wish. Parisian Madame Claude (iconic film actress Francoise Fabian, How to…


Wings of the Hawk Blu-ray review

As many of his fans know, director Budd Boetticher was mainly recognized for his classic B-Western films often starring legendary actor Randolph Scott.  Several of his films such as The Tall T for example arguably easily fit in the “A” category. His 1953 film Wings of the Hawk fits into the upper tier, not just…


Hammer House of Directors Presents: John Gilling and Roy Ward Baker

In another installment exploring the films of UK’s famous Hammer Studios, we will take a look at two more of directors who were fairly frequent collaborators with Hammer Productions, John Gilling and Roy Ward Baker. John Gilling John Gilling began his career in the late ‘40s directing, like many of his contemporaries, a series of…


Man of the East Blu-ray review

For those who love tongue-in-cheek Westerns, the 1972 film Man of the East is just for you. It stars the iconic actor Terence Hill, known for his roles in various Spaghetti Western films, whether they were played straight or for laughs. Upon hearing of his father’s final request, his son, Sir Thomas Fitzpatrick Phillip Moore…