With HBO’s epic medieval fantasy Game of Thrones now in its final season, dedicated fans are already getting worried about the withdrawals they’re going to be dealing with when it comes to an end. This certainly won’t be the last we see of Westeros, as there are numerous spin-offs reportedly in the pipeline. But, just […]
History of horses in movies
November 20, 2018 by
Horses have always formed a unique bond with their caretaker humans. This relationship of trust has been portrayed beautifully in movies thus giving these animal friends their due credit. While the roles of the horses have been different, the trust has been common. As their caretakers work towards them, they make sure to return the […]
Syndicate Sadists: 70s Italian Crime
February 13, 2014 by
Film Title
Il giustiziere sfida la città (1975)Synopsis
Tomás Milián plays a biker. A biker called RAMBO!
Director
Umberto LenziCast
Tomás Milián
Joseph Cotten
María Fiore
Mario Piave
RAMBO!!!
Manhunt / The Italian connection: 70s Italian Crime
January 8, 2014 by
Film Title
La mala ordina (1972)Synopsis
Plexiglas is no match against Milanese foreheads.
Director
Fernando Di LeoCast
Mario Adorf
Henry Silva
Woody Strode
Adolfo Celi
Luciana Paluzzi
Pimping ain’t no easy business
Gravity
November 18, 2013 by
Film Title
Gravity (2013)Synopsis
Female astronaut gathers the courage to survive a space disaster thanks to male astronaut’s appraisals of her preciousness. Really.
Director
Alfonso CuarónCast
Sandra Bullock
George Clooney
The Mooninites
Not the most important thing in your life right now.
Street law: 70s Italian crime
October 16, 2013 by
Film Title
Street law / Il cittadino si ribella (1974)Synopsis
Armchair vigilante discovers that payback comes at a price.
Director
Enzo G. CastellariCast
Franco Nero
Giancarlo Prete
Barbara Bach
Renzo Palmer
Romano Puppo
Gutter justice.
Live like a cop die like a man: 70s Italian crime
October 4, 2013 by
Film Title
Live like a cop, die like a man / Uomini si nasce, poliziotti si muore (1976)Synopsis
Being a fascist dick is fun. Almost as much as having one.
Director
Ruggero DeodatoCast
Marc Porel
Ray Lovelock
Adolfo Celi
Silvia Dionisio
Franco Citti
Or the other way around.
Contraband: 70s Italian Crime
September 28, 2013 by
Film Title
Contraband / Luca il contrabbandiere (1980)Synopsis
What’s your least favorite country?
Director
Lucio FulciCast
Fabio Testi
Ivana Monti
Marcel Bozzuffi
Saverio Marconi
For a few Malboros more…
The Violent Professionals: 70s Italian Crime
September 25, 2013 by
Film Title
The violent professionals / Milano trema: la polizia vuole giustizia (1973)Synopsis
Fascist cop turns commie after using fascist methods to bust an anarchist gang that turned out to be fascist
Director
Sergio MartinoCast
Luc Merenda
Richard Conte
Silvano Tranquilli
Carlo Alighiero
Martine Brochard
Car chases will always trump political violence
Rabid Dogs: 70s Italian Sleaze Cinema
September 14, 2013 by
Film Title
Rabid Dogs AKA Kidnapped -Cani Arrabbiati - 1974Synopsis
A robbery turns into a kidnapping leading to a steady tension punctuated by the odd murder.
Director
Mario BavaCast
Riccardo Cucciolla: Riccardo
Don Backy: Bisturi (Blade)
Lea Lander: Maria
Despite the ultra-low budget and a troubled post production history, this is a nasty little gem and one of Mario Bava’s crowning achievements, not to mention, one of the best poliziotteschi films ever made.
