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Film Noir ♥ Transgression Into the Cultural Cinematic Gutter: From Shadowland to Psychotronic Playground


Mad Monster Party? (1967) “You’re different”

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The Classic Movie Ice Cream Social Blogathon of Cheer hosted by Fritzi of the spectacular Movies Silently So the whole idea is to feel good right? Well I think  a lot of us would agree that any Rankin/Bass production is going to put a smile on your face… I couldn’t resist revisiting the children’s & … Continue reading Mad Monster Party? (1967) “You’re different”

Quote of the Day! Murder, Inc (1960) “I boiled a thousand two minute eggs and never did it right once…”

Wishing a Happy Grand Birthday to Olivia de Havilland 100 years old July 1st 2016!

Happy Halloween 2016 from The Last Drive In: Here’s a special Postcards from Horror Land -Color edition

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Filed under: 1960s, 1970s, Alice Sweet Alice 1976, Barbarella (1968), Black Sabbath (1963), Blacula (1972), Blow Up (1966), Burnt Offerings 1976, childhood nightmares, Classic Horror, Cult Exploitation & Euro Shock, Daughters of Darkness (1971), Dolls (1987), Don't Look Now (1973), El Topo (1970), Fantasy, fate, fetishism, Games (1967), Gothic Horror, grande guignol, Halloween, Halloween 1978, … Continue reading Happy Halloween 2016 from The Last Drive In: Here’s a special Postcards from Horror Land -Color edition

All *kinds* of observable differences: The world of Ruth Gordon

While You’re Waiting!

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Until my next post here at The Last Drive In I thought you might enjoy a light retro snack from the 1964… A Heinz pickle commercial featuring the always wonderfully quirky character actress Ruth McDevitt! See you soon in the lobby! Your EverLovin’ pickle lover MonsterGirl- JoeyFiled under: 1960s, Ruth McDevitt

What a Character! Blogathon 2017- Martin Balsam: The Average Guy!


What a Character! 2018 – Sassy Sisterhood: Eileen Heckart & Louise Latham

A tribute to Diana Sands “Please look at me!…”

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“I refuse to be stereotyped. Look at me. Never mind my color. Please look at me!” WHY ISN’T THERE A BIOPIC OF DIANA SANDS’ LIFE? I can’t help being drawn to Diana Sands’ startling equilibrium, her fire. Her complex and multi-layered performances. I see her as a Black Woman. I see her as a woman. … Continue reading A tribute to Diana Sands “Please look at me!…”

Quote of the Day! The Hustler (1961) “You’re too hungry”

Happy Birthday to Bradford Dillman April 14

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Untroubled good looks, faraway poise & self-control, with a sartyrial smile and brushed-aside sophistication  – that’s Bradford Dillman Bradford Dillman is one of those ubiquitous & versatile actors who you find popping up just about everywhere, and whenever I either see him in the credits or think about some of his performances, I am immediately … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Bradford Dillman April 14

There’s got to be a morning after… Goodbye Carol Lynley Sept. 3, 2019

“Out Loud” Part 1– A Biography of the Legendary Lee Grant…

“Out Loud” Part 2– My Extraordinary Conversation with the Legendary Lee Grant…


What A Character! Blogathon 2019 Thelma Ritter “Always a bridesmaid and never the bride”

Enduring Grace: Barbara Rush

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Tribute to the great Barbara Rush — saraismyname I’ve loved Barbara Rush for as long as I can remember. In every role where she graced the screen she left a lasting impression on me. I’ve followed her career from major motion pictures to wonderful dramatic television programs. To me, she is one of the great … Continue reading Enduring Grace: Barbara Rush

Piper Laurie: The Girl Who Ate Flowers

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Part of what mesmerizes me about the actresses I love is their distinctive voices. Piper Laurie’s indelible talent is, of course, what attracted me to her initially. But part of what grabs me in the gut is her uniquely soft, velveteen whispery voice that seems to come from a deep and delicate place. Such voices … Continue reading Piper Laurie: The Girl Who Ate Flowers

The Intriguing Everyman: Cult Star Stuart Whitman

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There is a rugged sensuality about Stuart Whitman with his thick black hair and that sexy cleft in his strong chin. I’ve been totally gone gaga over the man for as long as I can remember. Although he doesn’t possess the typical pretty leading man looks like Paul Newman or Marlon Brando, Whitman has an … Continue reading The Intriguing Everyman: Cult Star Stuart Whitman

Quote of the Day! Tony Rome (1967) You’ve got a pussy, and it smiles?

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