Tag Archives: Donald Sutherland

Pete’s Peek | Christopher Lee goes for goth in the atmospheric 1960s horror Castle of the Living Dead

Posted on 20 January 2012 by peter

A hero dwarf, a scythe-wielding henchman, Christopher Lee playing a necrophile aesthete Count and a baroque setting that wouldn’t look out of place in a Tim Burton film makes for a fantastic voyage into vintage horror in 1964′s Castle of … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray review | Don’t Look Now

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Jason Best

Based on a novella by Daphne du Maurier, Nicolas Roeg‘s 1973 supernatural thriller Don’t Look Now is one of the finest – and scariest – horror films ever made. Yet Roeg’s film isn’t just a chiller; it’s a profound study … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Welcome to the weird, wild world of Mike Sarne’s Joanna

Posted on 6 June 2011 by peter

Former 1960s pop singer turned film director Mike Sarne is probably best known for helming the infamous 1970 box office bomb Myra Breckinridge – an overblown, kitsch adaptation of Gore Vidal’s novel starring Raquel Welch and Rex Reed. But two … Continue reading →

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Out on DVD | Astro Boy – Robot hero gets a CGI reboot

Posted on 31 May 2010 by Jason Best

Japanese comic-book and TV series hero Astro Boy gets a CGI reboot in this lively sci-fi comedy adventure. The movie isn’t in the Pixar league, but the energetic action will keep kids diverted while grown-ups will have fun working out … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Fellini’s bawdy Casanova still bewitches

Posted on 18 May 2010 by peter

Having seduced audiences with his brilliant Roma and beguiling Amarcord, Fellini plays ringmaster once again in the delirious 1976 romp il Casanova, adapted from the memoirs of the infamous 18th-century lothario. Donald Sutherland gives a wildly enthusiastic – and totally … Continue reading →

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Great 70s movies that have stood the test of time

Posted on 30 March 2010 by Beth Williams

I had a reunion with a much-loved pair of flared jeans the other day while having a wardrobe spring clean. They’re not from the 70s – I was a kid then so I’d never fit into those. No, these were … Continue reading →

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At the Cinema | Astro Boy – Cartoon hero zips into action with all-guns blazing – including those in his butt!

Posted on 5 February 2010 by Jason Best

Created in 1951, Japanese comic-book hero Astro Boy has been a TV cartoon staple for decades, both in black-and-white and colour. Now he gets a CGI-animation reboot in this lively sci-fi comedy adventure featuring a starry voice cast that ranges … Continue reading →

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Pride & Prejudice

Posted on 2 December 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On ITV3 tonight at 9pm Now here’s a film for which Keira Knightley deserves star billing, unlike yesterday’s movie.

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