Advertised as a film about the final moments of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is also the dividing line between the technicolor optimism of the American Dream and the harsh, black flipside of a violent, undercurrent reality in our society. The Manson Family scared the hell out of America; the murders … More Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Singer/songwriter Paul Williams is probably more known for his acting career. Recently, a documentary was made about him, Paul Williams Still Alive, because many people assumed he has passed away. Paul Williams is 80 years old and still entertaining, in addition to being the president of ASCAP, which oversees the payment of royalties for songwriters. … More Paul Williams: Yes, he’s still alive
Burt Reynolds was poised for stardom, he had already made a dozen films and starred in two television series. The previous year he had made Deliverance, and a couple of other films including The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing. After White Lightning would come The Longest Yard, and the bright lights of stardom that had … More White Lightning (1973)
Burt Reynolds has been the most popular subject of my blogs. This will be the fourth time I’ve written about him. Burt packed a lot of life into his 82 years. He was arguably the biggest cultural icon of the 1970s. In the mid 70s he was the biggest box office star. While his contemporaries: … More Farewell Burt
Deliverance (1972). Written by James Dickey from his novel. Directed by John Boorman. Four guys go into the water, one with a purdy mouth. Gritty and violent, the vacation from hell. If only he had kept making films like this one, except less sodomy. White Lightning (1973). Written by William B. L. Norton. Directed by … More Ten Burt Reynolds Films You Should See
Burt Reynolds’ rise to the A List of movie stars and king of box office was a slow, gradual climb. He wasn’t always driving around in the black Trans Am with Jerry and Sally. The days of the longest yard seem so long ago. Today, Burt walks with the assistance of a cane and seems … More Burt Reynolds: A Look Back
Redford, McQueen, Newman, Reynolds and Streisand. The top five money-making stars of the decade, according to several sources. I would have substituted Clint Eastwood for McQueen, Warren Beatty for Newman, and Jack Nicholson for Streisand, but we’ll go with the money list. All were stars in the prior decade but Burt Reynolds and Robert Redford … More Top Five Film Stars of the 1970s
