Film Detour

In 1971, the masterful director Monte Hellman headed out onto Route 66 with a script by Rudy Wurlitzer, a 55 Chevy, a Driver, a Mechanic, a Girl, an "Orbit Orange" Pontiac GTO and created a masterpiece. Join us for this completely unique film that only Monte Hellman could deliver. No race car driving or mechanic experience needed.

Don Seigel was a classic director. He learned his craft and honed his skills in the Hollywood studio system. He could handle any genre, subject, or budget that was handed to him. A master of pacing and timing, his undeniable stamp is on every picture he ever made. His partnership with Clint Eastwood in the 1970's stands as a high watermark for both of their careers. So pour yourself your favorite drink, grab some popcorn & pull up a comfortable chair and join us as we examine the remarkable career of Don Seigel, with a special emphasis on one of his finest: Dirty Harry.

'Tis the season to be SCARY. And what better way to send Shivers down your spine than with this Cronenbergian creation. (Nobody delves deeper into your psyche than Ol' Dave.) So, get yourself settled in, turn out all the lights and join us for our 4th Annual HALLOWEEN SHOW! "SHIVERS." Starring the unnervingly sexy Barbara Steele. "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the tub!"

Movies are deeply connected to our moods. There's the cerebral Bergman mood, the artful Truffaut mood, the classic Hitchcock mood and a work of genius by Kurosawa mood. Then there're these babies. Come along with us while we dig deep for the really Good out of The Bad & The Ugly in an episode we call "Trouble Man and Other Guilty Pleasures". Cheap beer and junky snacks that are bad for ya recommended!

In 1975 William Friedkin went into the jungle with a film crew, an international cast, two trucks and an arsonist from Queens and came out with a masterpiece. A cinematic banquet for the eyes, the ears and the mind. So gas up your truck, grab some popcorn, a couple of cervezas, and a machete and join us for Sorcerer. Starring Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal and Amidiou. Music by Tangerine Dream.

Robert Wise was a Hollywood shapeshifter. His ability to move seamlessly from one genre to another, and another, and another is unparalleled. In this installment we discuss Mr. Wise's incredible career, with a focus on his 1949 Film Noir masterpiece The Set-Up. Featuring: Feast for the eyes visuals, crackling dialog and wonderful performances, all wrapped up in a beautiful, "real time", 73 minute package. Starring Robert Ryan & Audrey Totter. Pour yourself a Scotch, pop yourself some popcorn and join us! (Boxing gloves optional)

What do you get when you mix a small time thief with a high priced dominatrix? Well, not exactly Casablanca, but a classic movie love story nonetheless. With a little S&M thrown in for good measure. Hey, a girl's gotta make a living somehow, doesn't she? Join us for Barbet Schroeder's provocative film MAITRESSE. Starring Gerard Depardieu & Bulle Ogier.

And the EYES have it!!! X:THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES is this year’s offering for our annual Halloween Show!! A mini classic directed by Roger Corman and Starring Ray Milland. So, grab your X-Ray Spex & some witches brew and join us! You ain’t seen nuthin’ like this one!!

Before you see Marty's longest movie check out his shortest. A 42 minute classic New York Story, written and directed by a couple of real New Yorkers (Scorsese & Richard Price). Join us for (Episode 20) "Life Lessons" starring Nick Nolte & Rosanna Arquette. It sounds as good as it looks!!

And if you just can't get enough of Vampires for this Halloween, here's our picks of some other Vampire flix. Dig in!