Greetings all and sundry! And allow me this opportunity to state that those rumors of my being deodar mysteriously abducted by aliens have been grossly exaggerated. Though, I have endured two side trips to Northern Virginia's massive, expansive Mother Ship of Specialized Medicines, INOVA (A sub state unto itself. With superior doctors and eerily always …
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Guest Post: Spotlight on Darren McGavin – Master Character Actor!
Greetings all and sundry! After a few weeks of laying low and perusing vicariously the wares of various film festivals supplied by our Hostess, Ruth. I decided to embrace a wave of nostalgia. Break open a fresh set of digging clothes. Brain bucket, miner's light, tools. And a few carafes of coffee. To plumb a …
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Character Actor Spotlight: Powers Boothe Part II – Meeting and Exceeding Expectations
Greetings and all sundry! Having covered the early career (read Part I on Mr. Boothe) of this exceptional character actor. Allow me to proffer a bit more than a glimpse at this tradesman's ascent from better than standard fare. To the comfortable position of being a rising "Go To Guy" when a solid character. Either …
Character Actor Spotlight: Powers Boothe – Setting a Foundation
Greetings and all sundry! Having taken advantage of a welcome break in the weather and adjusting to more than a few days of temperature above 45 degrees. I've allowed my mind to roam and return to the idea of multi guest posts "arcs". Regarding the well established career of a possibly second tier actor, who …
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Sidney Pollack Blogathon: Castle Keep (1969)
This post is part of the Sydney Pollack Blogathon spearheaded by Ratnakar of Seetimaar - Diary of a Movie Lover Blog. Check out his blog for more posts on the acclaimed director. Greetings, all and sundry! After a brief, enjoyable respite between guest posts. I've been asked by our hostess, Ruth to add my unique …
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Classic Double Feature: Shadow of a Doubt (1943) & Compulsion (1959)
Greetings, all and sundry! Allow me a few moments of your time in indulge the nostalgia of my youth. And broach a topic very close to my some may say, misspent early years. The Classic Double Feature. Usually reserved for Saturday matinees in the more austere theaters of the day. More often than not, theme …
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Classic Actor Spotlight: Walter Matthau – Finding What Works
Greeting once again! Given the positive response to the early works of one of great ensemble character and lead actors of the latter part of the 20th century. I've decided to expound a bit upon the arena and offerings in which he is so fondly recognized, empathized with and remembered. Putting those roles and films …
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