This ironic, Douglas Sirkian romantic time capsule about an extra marital affair was originally offered to Glenn Ford, who refused to work with star Kim Novak. Coproducer Kirk Douglas took the role only to turn on her when she gave him acting lessons in front of the crew. Nevertheless, the critical and boxoffice flop has aged quite well, especially if you live in Bel Air, Beverly Hills or Malibu. A fascinating rumination on this film by Peter Avellino can be found here.
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- 2/20/2019
- by TFH Team
- Trailers from Hell
Although filmed in 1982, James Bridges' film maudit did not see the light of a projector until 1984, and even then in very limited release. In the meantime the writer-director's version of the death of a drug dealer went under the studio knife and saw its non-linear storytelling conventionalized into a standard narrative. The result joins the likes of The Red Badge of Courage and The Magnificent Ambersons as compromised but still compelling mutant movies that have yet to be reconstructed. Here's an intriguing essay on the film by Peter Avellino: Mr. Peel's Sardine Liqueur: The Ephemeral Is Eternal...
- 8/17/2016
- by TFH Team
- Trailers from Hell
Many stars and fans took to twitter to express their condolences.
Lauren Bacall's legacy in Hollywood spanned 70 years – her first film, To Have And Have Not, came out in 1944 – and during that time she became one of the most respected and revered actresses in cinema.
When the Oscar-winner passed away Tuesday, at the age of 89, the entertainment world, which was still reeling from the untimely death of Robin Williams, was shaken for the second time in two days. Fans of Bacall took to twitter to post messages and memories, and shared their love of the acclaimed actress with the world.
Video: Actress Lauren Bacall Dead At 89
Barbara Streisand, who worked with Bacall in The Mirror Has Two Face, released a statement which said, "What a terrible loss for us all. First Robin, who was a genius, and now Lauren. It was my privilege to have known her, to have acted with her, and to have...
Lauren Bacall's legacy in Hollywood spanned 70 years – her first film, To Have And Have Not, came out in 1944 – and during that time she became one of the most respected and revered actresses in cinema.
When the Oscar-winner passed away Tuesday, at the age of 89, the entertainment world, which was still reeling from the untimely death of Robin Williams, was shaken for the second time in two days. Fans of Bacall took to twitter to post messages and memories, and shared their love of the acclaimed actress with the world.
Video: Actress Lauren Bacall Dead At 89
Barbara Streisand, who worked with Bacall in The Mirror Has Two Face, released a statement which said, "What a terrible loss for us all. First Robin, who was a genius, and now Lauren. It was my privilege to have known her, to have acted with her, and to have...
- 8/13/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Back to the Sixties! continues at Trailers from Hell, with screenwriter Sam Hamm introducing 1960's "Strangers When He Meet"; he describes it as "the best story of adultery ever filmed by Hollywood."This ironic, Douglas Sirkian romantic time capsule about an extra marital affair was originally offered to Glenn Ford, who refused to work with star Kim Novak. Coproducer Kirk Douglas took the role only to turn on her when she gave him acting lessons in front of the crew. Nevertheless, the critical and boxoffice flop has aged quite well, especially if you live in Bel Air, Beverly Hills or Malibu. A fascinating rumination on this film by Peter Avellino can be found here.
- 10/16/2013
- by Trailers From Hell
- Thompson on Hollywood
Even if you're not in Los Angeles, you may have heard about "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World" director Edgar Wright's "The Wright Stuff II" series happening at the New Beverly Cinema this week and if not, there have been some truly wonderful pieces about what's been going on, whether it's been Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule's Dennis Cozzalio's breathless coverage of every evening of double bills Wright has shown, New Bev doyenne Julia Marchese's touching tribute to the repertory theater that has come full circle with Wright's second round of programming, or Damon Houx and Peter Avellino's reappraisals of "American Graffiti" and "Dirty Harry," respectively, after watching them with a packed house and the tremendous lineup of guests Wright has pulled together on a nightly basis.
Quentin Tarantino appeared positively giddy in explaining the connection between "Dirty Harry" to the Tea Party, Steven Spielberg took...
Quentin Tarantino appeared positively giddy in explaining the connection between "Dirty Harry" to the Tea Party, Steven Spielberg took...
- 1/28/2011
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
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