Mr. Holden is back... William Holden had a long career right up until his death in 1981, and one of his very late credits is the 1976 TV film 21 Hours at Munich, which chronicles the fateful Munich Massacre on September 5, 1972, right in the middle of what were being called Die heiteren Spiele or … Continue reading That Day In September
Toe Pick. Toooooe Pick…
Look for a couple of special announcements at the end of this post. And now on with the show... I remember The Cutting Edge being kind of a big deal when I was in high school. It was edgy, it was sassy, it was a match-up between D.B. Sweeney and Moira Kelly, two stars who were the … Continue reading Toe Pick. Toooooe Pick…
Wings On Our Heels
Off to the jolly olde sod... When the First World War ended, Great Britain was feeling worn-out. The loss of life had been heavy, and everyone, young men in particular, had to learn how to operate in a strange new world. In 1981, the world was reeling from the malaise of the 1970s. America had … Continue reading Wings On Our Heels
It’s Bobsled Time
Everyone enjoying the dog days of summer? Who doesn't love a good underdog story? In 1993 we got treated to one of the best in my opinion, Cool Runnings. Inspired by the real-life first Jamaican bobsled team, it's an enjoyable film about finding unlikely niches. Derice Bannock (Leon) is a teacher and track runner. He wants to … Continue reading It’s Bobsled Time
Taking Up Room 