Monthly Archives: October 2016

Bela Lugosi Meets A Brooklyn Gorilla (1952)

Posted on October 20, 2016 by vintage45

This one makes Bela’s upcoming years with Ed Wood look like a step up. The “comedy” team of Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo do a horrible imitation of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. You be the judge but I still … Continue reading →

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The Larkins (1958-64)

Posted on October 19, 2016 by vintage45

Sitcom about a family that includes a henpecked husband, his wife and their daughter and her G.I.husband who all live together. Sounds simple but it’s a good cast in a funny show. Opening episode: September 19,1958: “Wide Open House” – … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Law (1968)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by vintage45

Another good spaghetti western with Lee Van Cleef. Three saddle tramps that live on robbery have their eyes on a hundred thousand dollars worth of silver. This is a good mix of comedy and action. The big surprise is Lionel … Continue reading →

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The She Beast (1966)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by vintage45

You could call this “The Keystone Kommie Kops Meet The Exorcist.” It takes place in modern day Transylvania and concerns a witch’s curse. Starts nowhere and goes nowhere. Even die hard Barbara Steele fans should give it a pass. Count … Continue reading →

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Collected-Roy Orbison 3 CD’S

Posted on October 17, 2016 by vintage45

CD1 01. Trying To Get To You (2:42) 02. Ooby Dooby (2:14) 03. Uptown (2:08) 04. Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel) (2:26) 05. Blue Angel (2:52) 06. Running Scared (2:13) 07. Love Hurts (2:28) 08. Crying (2:47) … Continue reading →

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The Grand Duel (1972)

Posted on October 14, 2016 by vintage45

Spaghetti with an off and on sense of humor, a terrible soundtrack, lots of action and Lee Van Cleef. It’s uneven but but if you’re like me and are a Van Cleef fan it’s watchable. The stage is carrying an … Continue reading →

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The Complete Capitol Recordings Of Art Tatum 2 CD’S

Posted on October 14, 2016 by vintage45

CD 1 [2:52] 1. Willow Weep For Me [2:30] 2. I Cover The Waterfront [2:43] 3. Aunt Hagar’s Blues [2:45] 4. Nice Work If You Can Get It [2:48] 5. Someone To Watch Over Me [2:47] 6. Dardanella [3:05] 7. … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chan In Panama (1940)

Posted on October 13, 2016 by vintage45

One of the better entries in the series finds Charlie in Panama hunting down a spy ring determined to blow up the U.S. fleet as it travels through the Panama Canal. He’s “helped” by number two son Jimmy (Victor Sen … Continue reading →

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Two’s Company (1975-79)

Posted on October 12, 2016 by vintage45

Sitcom with Elaine Stitch as American thriller writer Dorothy McNab and Donald Sinden as her butler Robert Hiller.The two work very well together and on occasion their acting overcomes some lame dialogue. Opening episode: September 6,1975 – “The Bait” – … Continue reading →

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7 Dollars On The Red (1966)

Posted on October 11, 2016 by vintage45

Formula spaghetti that adds nothing new to the genre. It’s just a different cast doing the same old tale of revenge and mayhem. The bad guy Mexican is played like a stereotypical cartoon and our hero is pretty bland. At … Continue reading →

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