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Author Archives: vintage45
This Gun For Hire (1942)
Not a wasted second in this classic. Put this on the must see list. Alan Ladd in his first starring role in a movie based on the Graham Greene book. The screen play was co-written by W.R.Burnett, famous for “Little … Continue reading
A Greater Infinity-Michael McCollum (1982)
Based on three stories published in Analog: “Beer Run” (1979), “A Greater Infinity” (1980) and “Which Ways To The Ends Of Time?” (1981). A meeting of the UFO Spotters is taking place in Duncan MacElroy’s dorm room. He volunteers to … Continue reading
Home To Danger (1951)
Not much happening in this attempt at suspense. A dull first half leads to a second half with some suspense but not enough to sit through the whole thing. It’s only a bit over an hour but better movies await. … Continue reading
The Edgar Award Book-Edited by Martin H.Greenberg
Twenty-five stories that either won the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award or were nominated for it. They’re from 1956,68,73,75,79,80,82,83,84,87-93,96. Favorites: “Breakfast Television” – Robert Barnard (1097) – While her husband hosts a live morning TV show, she’s hosting a … Continue reading
Reptilicus (1961)
One of the best of the so bad it’s good movies. If those are your favorites, don’t miss this one. American International by way of Denmark comes up with what happens when a copper miner drills the wrong tail. As … Continue reading
77 Sunset Strip (1958-64)
Based on a character created by Roy Huggins in the 40′s, P.I. Stuart Bailey. The show didn’t delve into its noir roots until the last season when Efrem Zimbalist,Jr. was the only cast member left. Before that the show was … Continue reading
1932-34-Spirits Of Rhythm
Twenty-four tracks from one of the forgotten groups of the era. Good musicianship meets great harmony in a collection that should be appreciated. Highlights include: “My Old Man”, “From Monday On”, “Dr.Watson And Mr.Holmes” and “Exactly Like You.”
Starflight To Faroul-Patrick Dearen (1980)
I wasn’t expecting a whole lot but this is not all that bad. That’s not much of a compliment but the book does have its merits and has a good payoff. Alan Burke grew up enamored with the United Star … Continue reading
T.J.Hooker (1982-86)
William Shatner stars in this Aaron Spelling production. His rookie partner is Vince Romano (Adrian Zmed). Two other cops are Heather Locklear as Stacy Sheridan and James Darren as Sgt.Jim Corrigan. Hooker was a Detective teaching at the Police Academy. … Continue reading
With Intent To Kill-George Harmon Coxe (1964)
A man accidentally kills the brother of a multi-millionaire. Now he’s a target. Barry Sanford was driving along with his mysterious girlfriend. He doesn’t know that much about her but he’s intrigued. All of a sudden a man jumps out … Continue reading
