Trailer Tuesday: Walter Matthau is ‘Charley Varrick’

Charley Varrick, director Don Siegel’s follow-up to Dirty Harry, released in October of 1973. The film stars Walter Matthau as the bank-robbing anti-hero of the title, Andrew Robinson (the Scorpio Killer from Dirty Harry) as his edgy partner and Joe … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Phantom of the Paradise

On Halloween day, 1974, a film destined to become a cult classic was released. Phantom of the Paradise, written and directed by Brian De Palma, stars Paul Williams as a record producer called Swan, Jessica Harper as an aspiring singer … Continue reading

Then and Now: ‘Car Wash’ film location, Los Angeles

Universal Pictures released the slice-of-life comedy Car Wash in October of 1976. The movie, featuring appearances by Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Antonio Fargas and The Pointer Sisters, was filmed at an actual car wash located on the corner of Rampart … Continue reading

Rupert Pupkin Speaks: Film favorites of 1974

Bob Freelander (@bobfreelander), who runs the Rupert Pupkin Speaks Web Site, is selecting years and listing out his favorite films. Currently on dock is 1974 and 26 international movie posters are on display. Check out a few below and hop … Continue reading