Category: Contemporary Film Talk

Contemporary Film Talk: ‘Stealing Beauty’ (1996)

May 19, 2019

Today we reminisce about Stealing Beauty (1996) Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci Starring: Liv Tyler, Jeremy Irons, Sinéad Cusack, Donal McCann, Stefania Sandrelli, Jean Marais, Rachel Weisz, Joseph Fiennes, Ignazio Oliva, Roberto Zibetti * Published specifically for It’s a Young World: Teen Movie Blogathon hosted by Robin at Pop Culture Reverie * The first time that … More Contemporary Film Talk: ‘Stealing Beauty’ (1996)

Contemporary Film Talk: ‘McQ’ (1974)

May 17, 2019

Today we reminisce about McQ (1974) Directed by John Sturges Starring: John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst, David Huddleston * Published specifically for The Cops Blogathon hosted by Dubsism * Synopsis Detective Lieutenant Lon McHugh (John Wayne), also known as “McQ”, is a long-serving member of the Seattle Police Department. He has one … More Contemporary Film Talk: ‘McQ’ (1974)

Contemporary Film Talk: ‘Blame It on Rio’ (1984)

Apr 23, 2019

Today we reminisce about Blame It on Rio (1984) Directed by Stanley Donen Starring: Michael Caine, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper, Michelle Johnson, Demi Moore * Published specifically for The Second Marvellous Michael Caine Blogathon hosted by Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews * ** This article contains photos with nudity. ** Synopsis In Brazil, São Paulo is … More Contemporary Film Talk: ‘Blame It on Rio’ (1984)

Contemporary Film Talk: ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ (1993)

Oct 24, 2018

Today we reminisce about What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) Directed by Lasse Hallström Starring: Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenbergen, Darlene Cates * Published specifically for the 2nd Disability in Film Blogathon hosted by Pop Culture Reverie & In The Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood * Foreword It was a great joy … More Contemporary Film Talk: ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ (1993)

Contemporary Film Talk: ‘Seems Like Old Times’ (1980)

Oct 14, 2018

Today we reminisce about Seems Like Old Times (1980) Directed by Jay Sandrich Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin * Published specifically for the Neil Simon Blogathon hosted by Wide Screen World & Caftan Woman *   4 July 1927 – 26 August 2018   One of the things that I have always loved … More Contemporary Film Talk: ‘Seems Like Old Times’ (1980)

Contemporary Film Talk: ‘The Big Bounce’ (1969)

Aug 21, 2018

Today we reminisce about The Big Bounce (1969) Directed by Alex March Starring: Ryan O’Neal, Leigh Taylor-Young, Robert Webber, Lee Grant, Van Heflin Synopsis A video is shown in a local police precinct depicting a brutal fight between two employees of Ritchie Produce, Inc., a farm that offers jobs to migrant workers in California. One … More Contemporary Film Talk: ‘The Big Bounce’ (1969)