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#Writer #Blogger Award-winning #Author of 10 books about 1960s #Hollywood Most recent: Carol Lynley: Her Film & TV Career in Thrillers, Fantasy & Suspense

New York, NY, USA
Joined November 2009
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My extended review of #BeyondTheGates has been posted on Marlena de Lacroix’s site. marlenadelacroix.com/2026/01…
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I'm reposting this because there are still too many sources like the BBC that list Marianna Hill as having been married to Bernard Hill. Hill was her mother's maiden name. When I interviewed Marianna, she said she was only married once to an Argentine who died in a car accident.
Ever since news outlets *INCORRECTLY* reported the late actor Bernard Hill was married to Marianna Hill, who I've interviewed, @IMDb still mentions her as his ex-wife. She was only married once to a man from Argentina who died in a car accident. Hill was her mother's maiden name.
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This is insecurity/inferiority complex disguised as superiority. Dynasty & FalconCrest fans rarely intrude on a Dallas thread like this. And the funniest part? The claim undermines itself: If Dallas hadn’t exploded in popularity, Knots wouldn’t even exist for them to brag about.
Replying to @Noirchick1
The producers of Dallas originally pitched Knots Landing to CBS. CBS turns them down. So they came back with Dallas. CBS agreed to broadcast Dallas. Dallas was so popular after the first year that CBS agreed to broadcast Knots Landing. Knots Landing was a much better show.
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I appeared on @JimSanFrancisco's podcast this evening to discuss Mariska Hargitay's superb, deeply affecting documentary about her mother Jayne Mansfield on HBO. You can listen to it here. thesanfranciscoexperiencepod…
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Some really underrated, underseen work in here. Early work by Sydney Pollack and James Bridges, and scripts by Leigh Brackett, David Goodis, Alfred Hayes, Link & Levinson, Richard Matheson, and Robert Bloch. Adaptations of Woolrich and Highsmith.
Replying to @imprint_films
THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR: SEASON ONE (1962) - IMPRINT TELEVISION #24 📺 The deliciously murderous series debuts on Blu-ray, from brand NEW 2K scans of the original 35mm negatives by Imprint. A continuation of the long-running Alfred Hitchcock Presents, this 60s series saw the half-hour anthology format expand to hour-long episodes, delivering groundbreaking tales of murder, mystery and the macabre that had an unforeseen kick in the ‘tale’. With every episode introduced by Hitchcock himself, this landmark television series guested an impressive variety of writers and directors (including one episode directed by Hitchcock himself), and a remarkable lineup of guest stars including Robert Redford, Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, James Mason, Angie Dickinson, and John Forsythe. Limited Edition 8-Disc Hardbox + 130-page hardcover booklet, loaded with brand NEW Audio Commentaries.
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The Ginzburg adaptation (Luciano Salce's Ti ho sposato per allegria, 1967, rendered by FLC as I Married You For Fun, 1969) is even better than I'd hoped. Stylish (DP: Carlo Di Palma; music: Piero Piccioni), with a Ferreri-esque pop art look. Both complex and novel tonally.
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One of the ubiquitous '60s TV guest stars, and I couldn't tell you why I never approached her for an interview. THE CONFESSION, incidentally, is better known as QUICK, LET'S GET MARRIED and the screenplay is credited to Allan Scott (though maybe he was fronting for his brother?).
#RIP Pippa Scott. She was Natalie Wood’s sister in John Ford’s ‘The Searchers’ and Roger Smith’s love interest in ‘Auntie Mame,’ then helped Buddy Sorrell with his bar mitzvah on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show.’ Did tons of TV, was married to Lorimar’s Lee Rich. hollywoodreporter.com/movies…
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The Group is one of my favorite motion pictures.
Jessica Walter as Libby (1941–2021) Joan Hackett as Dottie (1934–1983) Shirley Knight as Polly (1936–2020) Elizabeth Hartman as Priss (1943–1987) Joanna Pettet as Kay (age 82) Candice Bergen as Lakey (age 79) Kathleen Widdoes as Helena (age 86) Mary-Robin Redd as Pokey (age 86)
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Tom Lisanti retweeted
I’m talking about the summer 2025 movie season at the Milford Library, 57 New Haven Ave., Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Lots to discuss. Will they be able to revive ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Superman’ with new actors? Will Brad Pitt reassert his star power with ‘F1’? Please stop by.
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I wondered what was holding this up and it's because they couldn't find a film element for the last reel of the 2nd film and had to source it from laserdisc. Eeesh. "Laserdisc-to-UHD" = "partially lost" in practical terms but at least they're being up front about it.
Now available to pre-order at @_terror_vision_ and @diabolikdvd GATOR BAIT & ‘GATOR BAIT 2: CAJUN JUSTICE (1973/1988) 4-DISC (2UHD+2BD) DELUXE EDITION terror-vision.com/store/gato… DISC 1: UHD ‘Gator Bait Presented in 4K UHD w/ HDR Commentary w/ Beverly Sebastian moderated by Clint Kelly Commentary w/ Ryan Verrill and Will Dodson of Someone’s Favorite Productions Newly Created Subtitles DISC 2: UHD ‘Gator Bait 2: Cajun Justice Presented in 4K UHD w/ HDR Commentary w/ Beverly Sebastian moderated by Clint Kelly Commentary w/ Ryan Verrill and Will Dodson of Someone’s Favorite Productions Newly Created Subtitles DISC 3: Blu-ray ‘Gator Bait Commentary w/ Beverly Sebastian moderated by Clint Kelly Commentary w/ Ryan Verrill and Will Dodson of Someone’s Favorite Productions Interview w/ Beverly Sebastian Interview w/ Tracy Sebastian Interview w/ Ben Sebastian Interview w/ Keith Jennings on Claudia Jennings Interview w/ Joe Bob Briggs on ‘Gator Bait Archival - Celluloid in the Swamp - The Making of ‘Gator Bait Newly Created Subtitles DISC 4: Blu-ray ‘Gator Bait 2: Cajun Justice Commentary w/ Beverly Sebastian moderated by Clint Kelly Commentary w/ Ryan Verrill and Will Dodson of Someone’s Favorite Productions Interview w/ Beverly Sebastian Interview w/ Tracy Sebastian Interview w/ Ben Sebastian Interview w/ Brad Koepenick Interview w/ Joe Bob Briggs on ‘Gator Bait 2 Archival - Handheld in The Swamp - The Making of Gator Bait 2 Archival - Beverly Sebastian Greyhound Foundation Archival - Ferd Sebastian 2 Jesus Laserdisc Presentation of Gator Bait II in 720p Newly Created Subtitles MORE EXTRAS TBD ALL DISCS ARE REGION FREE #Bluray #physicalmedia #Horror #HorrorCommunity #FilmCommunity #MovieNight #Bluray #4K #4KBluray #4KUltraHD #DVD #VHS #physicalmedia #physicalmediaforever #bluraycollector #bluraycollection #Horror #HorrorMovie #HorrorMovies #Film #Movie #Movies #Cinema #FilmTwitter
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#RIP Ena Hartman. After modeling and signing a history-making contract with NBC in 1962, she appeared in ‘Our Man Flint,’ ‘Airport’ and ‘Terminal Island’ and starred with Burt Reynolds on ‘Dan August.’ hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-…
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.@sbliss89 This is the greatest TV movie of the 1970s. This is the R-Rated theatrical version that ABC prepared for foreign markets. I tried to get @selfstyledsiren to watch it but she finds the premise is frightening. This movie had a huge impact on me. youtu.be/s_ytvjtaGVA?si=l8uD…
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Tom Lisanti retweeted
Another year and The Honeybees are snubbed again by the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame
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TCM Classic Film Festival 2025. Talking with Shaun Chang of The Hill Place TV and Movie Blog. thesanfranciscoexperiencepod… @HillPlaceBlog @tcmhighlights @tcmschedule @TCMFanClub
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Tom Lisanti retweeted
COMMENTARY: I've just posted this week's #BeyondTheGates commentary. I talk about Anita's sizzling performance at the club, my girl LSD's spiraling, Dani's new gig, and, of course, the Ass Tax. Give it a read and let's talk all about #BTG ➡️bit.ly/431vE6V
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Tom Lisanti retweeted
My View From Beyond the Gates: I've just posted my latest #BeyondTheGates commentary. It's filled with lies, murder, blackmail, tears, and, of course, a new wig. I even admit that I was wrong! Please give my #BTG thoughts a read here ⬇️ danjkroll.com/blog/editorial…
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Fresh up on Once Upon a Time we look at Mark Damon who left us last May at 91. Mark went from middling US films to westerns & horror in Europe before becoming a pioneering producer & distributor. For the first time we touch on the giallo genre. soulrideblog.com/2025/04/06/…
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