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Known to rant incoherently while waving my hands. Creator of @WrongReel & @gknout.

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While Josef Von Sternberg’s adaptation of ‘An American Tragedy’ famously bombed in 1931 and ended up getting sued by its author Theodore Dreiser, at least it got a mention by Groucho Marx in ‘Horse Feathers’ (1932). Check out my video where I celebrate the 75th anniversary of the more successful adaptation, ‘A Place in the Sun’ (1951):

While Josef Von Sternberg’s adaptation of ‘An American Tragedy’ famously bombed in 1931 and ended up getting sued by its author Theodore Dreiser, at least it got a mention by Groucho Marx in ‘Horse Feathers’ (1932). Check out my video where I celebrate the 75th anniversary of the more successful adaptation, ‘A Place in the Sun’ (1951):

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“If I had a thousand sons, the first humane principle I would teach them should be to forswear thin potations and to addict themselves to sack.” Falstaff makes the case for strong drink in this incredible scene from 'Chimes at Midnight' (1965), discussed in my new video with Dr Pinball Lez :

“If I had a thousand sons, the first humane principle I would teach them should be to forswear thin potations and to addict themselves to sack.” Falstaff makes the case for strong drink in this incredible scene from 'Chimes at Midnight' (1965), discussed in my new video with Dr Pinball Lez :

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RIP Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) If you listen to this version of 'Help Me Make It Through The Night' from 'Fat City' (1972), you just might cry for the rest of your life.

RIP Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) If you listen to this version of 'Help Me Make It Through The Night' from 'Fat City' (1972), you just might cry for the rest of your life.

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RIP Robert Redford (1936-2025)

RIP Robert Redford (1936-2025)

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RIP Kris Kristofferson(1936-2024) Watch Kristofferson and Miss Piggy get down and dirty singing 'Help Me Make It Through The Night' on episode 301 of 'The Muppet Show'.

RIP Kris Kristofferson(1936-2024) Watch Kristofferson and Miss Piggy get down and dirty singing 'Help Me Make It Through The Night' on episode 301 of 'The Muppet Show'.

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"What if he tries something?" "I'll handle it." "Rolling Stones, 11 years old." "I know an 11-year-old girl who is already on the pill." "Don't ever say that word again." 50 years ago today, 'The Bad News Bears' was unleashed upon the world. Check out my 50th anniversary review:

"What if he tries something?" "I'll handle it." "Rolling Stones, 11 years old." "I know an 11-year-old girl who is already on the pill." "Don't ever say that word again." 50 years ago today, 'The Bad News Bears' was unleashed upon the world. Check out my 50th anniversary review:

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RIP Robert Redford (1936-2025) I like to imagine Robert Redford casually strolling into the afterlife to the sounds of Quincy Jones's soundtrack from 'The Hot Rock' (1972).

RIP Robert Redford (1936-2025) I like to imagine Robert Redford casually strolling into the afterlife to the sounds of Quincy Jones's soundtrack from 'The Hot Rock' (1972).

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Peter Weir's 2003 film 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' gave me the kick in the ass I needed to start reading the legendary series by Patrick O'Brian. This past year I finally read the second novel 'Post Captain' (1972) which easily made my list for my top 10 favorite books I discovered in 2025:

Peter Weir's 2003 film 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' gave me the kick in the ass I needed to start reading the legendary series by Patrick O'Brian. This past year I finally read the second novel 'Post Captain' (1972) which easily made my list for my top 10 favorite books I discovered in 2025:

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It would require a great philosopher and historian to explain the causes of the famous Seven Years' War, in which Europe was engaged, and in which Barry's regiment was now on its way to take part. Let it suffice to say that England and Prussia were allies... and at war against the French, the Swedes, the Russians, and the Austrians. Check out my 50th anniversary review for 'Barry Lyndon' (1975, dir by Stanley Kubrick):

It would require a great philosopher and historian to explain the causes of the famous Seven Years' War, in which Europe was engaged, and in which Barry's regiment was now on its way to take part. Let it suffice to say that England and Prussia were allies... and at war against the French, the Swedes, the Russians, and the Austrians. Check out my 50th anniversary review for 'Barry Lyndon' (1975, dir by Stanley Kubrick):

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While Josef Von Sternberg’s adaptation of ‘An American Tragedy’ famously bombed in 1931 and ended up getting sued by its author Theodore Dreiser, at least it got a mention by Groucho Marx in ‘Horse Feathers’ (1932). Check out my video where I celebrate the 75th anniversary of the more successful adaptation, ‘A Place in the Sun’ (1951):

While Josef Von Sternberg’s adaptation of ‘An American Tragedy’ famously bombed in 1931 and ended up getting sued by its author Theodore Dreiser, at least it got a mention by Groucho Marx in ‘Horse Feathers’ (1932). Check out my video where I celebrate the 75th anniversary of the more successful adaptation, ‘A Place in the Sun’ (1951):

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RIP Val Kilmer(1959-2025) "I'm in my prime."

RIP Val Kilmer(1959-2025) "I'm in my prime."

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This one hurts. RIP Lalo Schifrin (1932-2025), one of the best composers in the history of the movie business. 'Dirty Harry' (1971)

This one hurts. RIP Lalo Schifrin (1932-2025), one of the best composers in the history of the movie business. 'Dirty Harry' (1971)

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Sleazy genre films make life worth living. Check out the trailer to 'Scream for Help!' (1984), discussed on my recent appearance on Movies from HELL with Bradley J Kornish and Dan Pullen:

Sleazy genre films make life worth living. Check out the trailer to 'Scream for Help!' (1984), discussed on my recent appearance on Movies from HELL with Bradley J Kornish and Dan Pullen:

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RIP Gene Hackman (1930-2025). An icon across multiple eras. 'Prime Cut' (1972)

RIP Gene Hackman (1930-2025). An icon across multiple eras. 'Prime Cut' (1972)

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If 'Downton Abbey' and 'Gosford Park' got drunk and enjoyed a roll in the hay, the offspring would likely resemble the hilarious new spoof comedy 'Fackham Hall'. Definitely see it with a crowd. My review:

If 'Downton Abbey' and 'Gosford Park' got drunk and enjoyed a roll in the hay, the offspring would likely resemble the hilarious new spoof comedy 'Fackham Hall'. Definitely see it with a crowd. My review:

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Richard the Lionheart and Robin Hood lock horns in this incredible scene from 'Robin and Marian' (1976, dir by Richard Lester). Check out my 50th anniversary review:

Richard the Lionheart and Robin Hood lock horns in this incredible scene from 'Robin and Marian' (1976, dir by Richard Lester). Check out my 50th anniversary review:

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Of all the fresh discoveries I made preparing for my Top 10 of 1925 video, the Italian horror epic 'Maciste in Hell' has got to be my favorite.

Of all the fresh discoveries I made preparing for my Top 10 of 1925 video, the Italian horror epic 'Maciste in Hell' has got to be my favorite.

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RIP Claudia Cardinale (1938-2025)

RIP Claudia Cardinale (1938-2025)

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The way Robert Duvall's voice catches in this scene from 'The Godfather' (1972), it gets me every time. Check out my tribute to one of the best actors in the history of the movie biz:

The way Robert Duvall's voice catches in this scene from 'The Godfather' (1972), it gets me every time. Check out my tribute to one of the best actors in the history of the movie biz:

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RIP Diane Keaton (1946-2025) Manhattan (1979, dir by Woody Allen)

RIP Diane Keaton (1946-2025) Manhattan (1979, dir by Woody Allen)

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