Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight’ (1971)

Quick Quiz! In what film do we find both Robert De Niro and HervĂ© Villechaize? Ah, screw it. The headline of this post kind of gives everything away doesn’t it? Directed by James Goldstone (Swashbuckler, Rollercoaster), The Gang That Couldn’t … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Mark Lester In ‘Melody’ (aka ‘S.W.A.L.K.’) (1971)

Melody originally released in the UK in 1971 as S.W.A.L.K. (Sealed With A Loving Kiss). The film, directed by Waris Hussein from a screenplay by Alan Parker, reunited the stars of Oliver!, Mark Lester and Jack Wild. In this tale … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday (Bicentennial Week): ‘The Omen’ (1976)

The number one film for this week in July, 1976 was The Outlaw Josey Wales, which we’ve already featured. The movie that preceded and succeeded Josey Wales at the box office in June and July was The Omen. The Omen, … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Battle for the Planet of the Apes’ (1973)

Battle for the Planet of the Apes is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with a distinct lack of celebration. The film, directed by J. Lee Thompson, hit theaters in June of 1973 and is the last installment in the … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Richard Pryor in ‘Greased Lightning’ (1977)

Greased Lightning hit theaters in July of 1977. The movie, based on a true story, was directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash, Cooley High) and stars Richard Pryor as the first black stock car racing champ, Wendell Scott. The Greased … Continue reading