I The journalist-turned-screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has, either in spite or because of his standing as something of a self-important clod, made several significant contributions to the lexicon of show business.…
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While it is in some respects what one might call shamelessly derivative, Dark Skies, starring the above-pictured Josh Hamilton and Keri Russell, is also a pretty decent horror/sci-fi experience. It's…
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The above image is from the magnificent, endlessly upsetting 1998 Khrustalyov, My Car, which may well be the last completed film by this now-departed master. I wrote at a little length…
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Here's a clip from a documentary in which the musician recalls an appearance on The Old Grey Whistle Test, followed by a rendition of "May I?" by his incredible Whole…
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Well. Talk about the best-laid plans. Last time we spoke in the context of this feature, I was all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about future prospects, having set up ground rules…
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