Tag Archives: Dennis Hopper

Saturday Matinee: River’s Edge

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Luther Blissett

By Roger Ebert Source: RogerEbert.com I remember reading about the case at the time. A high school kid killed his girlfriend and left her body lying on the ground. Over the next few days, he brought some of his friends … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: The Osterman Weekend

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Luther Blissett

Ahead of its time – brilliant, entertaining, insightful Review By nfaust1 Source: IMDB When this movie originally came out, five years after CONVOY (a muddled, but in many ways spectacular entertainment), many critics moaned that Peckinpah had yet again displayed … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Night Tide

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Luther Blissett

By Steve Johnson Source: Bright Lights The first shot proper in Curtis Harrington’s 1961 feature film debut, Night Tide, situates main character Johnny Drake leaning over a pier in his sailor gear, slightly off-angle, so we understand that there’s something … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: I Don’t Know Jack

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Luther Blissett

Because tomorrow marks the birthday of Jack Nance, I’d like to bring attention to “I Don’t Know Jack” (2002), a documentary on cult actor Jack Nance exploring the uniqueness of his character, his unconventional career, and the strange circumstances surrounding … Continue reading →

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