Stars: Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox, Richard Cox, Don Scardino, Joe Spinelli, Jay Acovone, Randy Jurgensen, Barton Heyman, Gene Davis | Written by William Friedkin, Gerald Walker | Directed by William Friedkin
Within the filmography of the late William Friedkin, one of the most controversial works he delivered was Cruising. Set during a hot summer in New York City, the story sees a serial killer murdering and dismembering several gay men within the world of S&m and leather bars. Assigned to this case is Steve Burns (Al Pacino), an officer whose physical similarities to the victims makes him perfect to go undercover, with the prospect of rapidly advancing his career by doing so.
Poorly received upon release, this film was protested by New York’s gay community under the belief that it stigmatised them. This reviewer admittedly may not be the best judge as an outsider, although I...
Within the filmography of the late William Friedkin, one of the most controversial works he delivered was Cruising. Set during a hot summer in New York City, the story sees a serial killer murdering and dismembering several gay men within the world of S&m and leather bars. Assigned to this case is Steve Burns (Al Pacino), an officer whose physical similarities to the victims makes him perfect to go undercover, with the prospect of rapidly advancing his career by doing so.
Poorly received upon release, this film was protested by New York’s gay community under the belief that it stigmatised them. This reviewer admittedly may not be the best judge as an outsider, although I...
- 10/4/2023
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
"And now I want the truth..." Kew Media has debuted the first trailer for an indie film titled Rattlesnakes, described as a "neo-noir psychological thriller adapted from the acclaimed stage-play" by Graham Farrow. The film, written and directed by Julius Amedume (A Goat's Tail), tells the story of California life guru and family man Robert McQueen. What begins as a typical day of meetings and therapy sessions takes a turn for the worse... He's ambushed by three masked men and held hostage. McQueen is accused of sleeping with each man's wife. He pleads his innocence, but faced with being tortured, what he reveals will change their lives forever. Jimmy Jean-Louis stars, with a cast including Jack Coleman, Kathleen McClellan, Jay Acovone, Christian Oliver, and Rya Kihlstedt. There's not much to see here, but check this out anyway. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Julius Amedume's Rattlesnakes, direct from Kew's YouTube...
- 4/24/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"What's important is: what are you going to do about it?" Gravitas Ventures has released an official trailer for a new boxing drama titled 12 Round Gun, the feature directorial debut of actor Sam Upton, who also stars in the film. It originally had the title of Gun, won an Audience Award at the Beverly Hills Film Festival last year, and is now getting a VOD release. Upton plays a washed up, alcoholic ex-prizefighter who makes a comeback to boxing after his top heavyweight contender son is wrongfully blinded in the ring. Also starring Mark Boone Junior, Kate Vernon, Jared Abrahamson, Cassi Thomson, Isaac C. Singleton Jr., Holly Gagnier, and Jay Acovone. This looks just like every other boxing film, with nothing new to offer. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Sam Upton's 12 Round Gun, direct from YouTube: A washed up, alcoholic ex-prizefighter, Joe Romano (Sam Upton), makes...
- 11/10/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
1982: As the World Turns' Bob married Miranda.
1985: Jon Hensley debuted as Holden Sndyer on Atwt.
1999: Jason Cook debuted as Shawn Brady on Days of our Lives.
1999: The Young and the Restless' Nikki battled Diane."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Peyton Place, Betty (Barbara Parkins) was afraid to tell Rodney (Ryan O'Neal) about her pregnancy out of fear he would believe she was trapping him into a relationship.
1970: Actor Herb Holcombe died at age 65. He played Adam Bilodeau in Dark Shadows.
1979: On As the World Turns, when Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton...
1985: Jon Hensley debuted as Holden Sndyer on Atwt.
1999: Jason Cook debuted as Shawn Brady on Days of our Lives.
1999: The Young and the Restless' Nikki battled Diane."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Peyton Place, Betty (Barbara Parkins) was afraid to tell Rodney (Ryan O'Neal) about her pregnancy out of fear he would believe she was trapping him into a relationship.
1970: Actor Herb Holcombe died at age 65. He played Adam Bilodeau in Dark Shadows.
1979: On As the World Turns, when Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton...
- 10/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Yvette Nipar, Jay Acovone, Keith Coulouris, Brian Thompson, Jeff Austin | Written by C. Courtney Joyner | Directed by Charles & Albert Band
88 Films are a company that release some real oddities when it comes to movies, and most of them come from Charles Band’s Full Moon company. Doctor Mordrid is one of these, and hiding away in the nineties section of direct to video releases is very reminiscent to a certain Marvel character known as Dr. Strange. With a little research it comes as no surprise that Albert Band (who directed this along with Charles) once held the option to make a live action Dr. Strange movie, but when this ran out…the characters and movie were altered and yes, you guessed it we were left with Doctor Mordrid.
The fact that this could have been a Marvel live action movie from the nineties in many ways raises alarm bells,...
88 Films are a company that release some real oddities when it comes to movies, and most of them come from Charles Band’s Full Moon company. Doctor Mordrid is one of these, and hiding away in the nineties section of direct to video releases is very reminiscent to a certain Marvel character known as Dr. Strange. With a little research it comes as no surprise that Albert Band (who directed this along with Charles) once held the option to make a live action Dr. Strange movie, but when this ran out…the characters and movie were altered and yes, you guessed it we were left with Doctor Mordrid.
The fact that this could have been a Marvel live action movie from the nineties in many ways raises alarm bells,...
- 2/17/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
In story 1, a Db is found on a subway track, without any wallet or keys. There's no evidence of a struggle. Rail electrocutions are foot to foot, here Mac (Gary Sinise) says it's hand to foot. Mac asks why the kid crossed the rail and Stella (Melina Kanakaredes) as always has a reply, "To get to the other side." Mac: "One way or another." Hawkes (Hill Harper) hasn't officially identified him yet and refers to "slick" shins. The Db was covered with a hydrophobic substance and there was presence of anti-mortum bruising. Cod was ventricular defibrilation. Underwent "locking on" phenomena which is the result of AC current. The subway runs on DC and has the opposite effect on the muscle tissue. The burns are post mortum. Danny (Carmine Giovinazzo) admires a painting in a gallery, in story 2. Kylie (Kelly Hu) asks "You like what you see Messer?" Leo Whitfield, ( Sean Vincent Biggins...
- 11/5/2011
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
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