Category: Reviews

A classic, sexy and deceptively clever US 1-sheet poster – the film’s not bad too (cheers HAMMER).  

When I first saw this I thought I was dreaming.  And immediately sought out the trailer.  If only the film could have lived up to the actual poster and featured a ravishing 50 foot female rampage…   The film I discovered is simply a Thai … Continue readingLove the Poster…

One of our favorite TV channels (apart from TCM) at the moment is Channel 20 (here in LA), the home of MeTV.  Never heard of it?  Well you should.  That’s if you like retro-tv.  It’s the home of Adam West’s incredibly funny BATMAN series (interestingly … Continue readingSvengoolie on MeTV

From Marty, The Dirty Dozen, The Poseidon Adventure, The Wild Bunch, to From Here to Eternity, Devil’s Rain, Hannie Caulder and even Spongebob Squarepants… the list goes on and on.  One of the last of a great generation of film actors.  RIP. Ernest having a break during the making of the classic & groundbreaking, … Continue readingErnest Borgnine RIP (1917-2012)

Safety, Safety, Safety – 10 Tips for a Safe Barbecue Thaw food before cooking and always keep raw food covered and out of the sun. Dress appropriately – bikinis or loose clothing is not a good idea. Always wear an apron and use oven gloves … Continue readingAnd have a safe BBQ!

Here’s the 2nd Book Cover of the Month.  A wonderfully realized painting (utilizing the UK theatrical poster design) for the tie-in paperback of the Tigon feature film “Virgin Witch” (1972).  Artist unknown – so if you know the designer’s name send us an email. It’s … Continue readingBook Cover of the Month#2

Ok, we mentioned Vic Fair’s name earlier this month – he created the outstanding UK poster for “Legend of the Werewolf.” So we thought we’d show a few more of his iconic work from the 1970’s.  Truly amazing stuff – just wish more film posters … Continue readingThe Art of Vic Fair

We’ve decided Summer is the perfect time to start our very own Book Club.  Move over Oprah, for our selections are funnier, bawdier, scarier and usually totally out of print! We start off this month with the classic “CONFESSIONS OF A WINDOW CLEANER” (don’t you … Continue readingBOOBS & BLOOD Book Club

Sadly British director Robert Fuest died earlier this year, aged 84. If the name doesn’t ring a bell (it really should) then hopefully the following iconic images from his amazing and beautiful work, surely will. And if you have the chance, check out his much … Continue readingRobert Fuest (1927-2012)

Since we’re talking about 1975’s “Legend of the Werewolf” (Tyburn Films) it just so happens to also have a pretty cool Quad poster design. Originally released as part of a double-bill with the re-release of “Vampire Circus” (another fabulous Vic Fair design – more on … Continue reading“Legend of the Werewolf” UK Quad