Wrapping Up our ’70s Movie Series at the Library

Here are a few thoughts on the wrap-up of our 1970s film series at the Severna Park Community Library. It was a lot of work, but I’d do it again in a second. In fact, I’m planning on doing just that!

Film Noir Releases in June 2019

You might want to reconsider that June vacation, or maybe cut it short a few days. I’ve got soooooo many film noir and neo-noir releases to tell you about, you may have to get a summer job. Let’s take a look!

Growing Up with Movies: Walking Tall (1973) or “How I Met the Real Buford Pusser”

Today I present you to another installment of Growing Up with Movies, recounting how my pastor recommended Walking Tall to an 11-year-old kid and how I met the real Buford Pusser. Read on!

What Were the 70s Trying to Tell Us? Blue Collar and Cutter’s Way

Wow, we certainly had some interesting discussions at the library over these two films, especially trying to untangle the ending of Cutter’s Way. Please read on!

Why Do We Love What We Love???

Do you ever wonder why you love the movies, TV shows, and books you love? I explore that AND the Quatermass universe in today’s post.

Small Town Crime (2017) Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms

Here’s one that’s slipped under the radar, but if you’re a fan of crime movies, you won’t want to miss it. It’s currently streaming on Netflix, so read my review and see if you think it’s for you. (I’m betting it is.)

The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947) Henry Levin

The poster reads, “Don’t condemn Janet Ames until you’ve seen the picture!” Okay, I’ve seen the picture. Read on to see if I’ve condemned her…

Escape in the Fog (1945) Budd Boetticher

Working my way through the new Noir Archive Vol. 1 set with Escape in the Fog.

What Were the ’70s Trying to Tell Us? Week 1: Network (1976)

Last night we kicked off our very first film series at the Severna Park Library, “What Were the ’70s Trying to Tell Us?” with Sidney Lumet’s Network (1976). Read more about it here.