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2018-03-26T00:01:00.001-07:00

Lots of changes have been occurring over the last couple of years. And as you can see this blog hasn't been updated very much in the last few years. We wanted to inform our readers and any new visitors that essentially this blog is done. Any new content will now be posted over at Voluptuous Vinyl Records, a new website we've partnered with where you can not only continue to read

Colpo rovente [Red Hot Shot] (1970)

2017-03-01T10:59:00.000-08:00

For fans of the euro-crime genre this is a rare one that ticks all the boxes of a true Italian crime film, drugs, gangs, girls, and guns. Unfortunately the film never gained the recognition it deserved and almost appeared to be intentionally shunned. For the full and complete review of this film check it out at it's new home at Voluptuous Vinyl!

Actress Spotlight #2 - Caroline Munro

2015-02-16T00:17:00.000-08:00

Born January 16, 1949 in England, like many other B-movie actresses Munro began her career in modeling. At the age of 17 she obtained her first modeling job at Vogue Magazine, and would later move to London to pursue other higher echelon opportunities in modeling and television advertising. For the full entry check it out at the new home for all our cult reviews

Stoney (1969)

2015-02-09T01:51:00.000-08:00

Barbara Bouchet as Irene Stone "Stoney". Uses her "assets" to get some pull with the local authorities. Stoney or (The Surabaya Conspiracy) marks Barbara Bouchet's first starring role. She plays Irene Stone, a woman who travels to war torn Surabaya, Philippines with the hope of recovering a wealth of treasure hidden in a vault under the town Commissioner's swimming pool.

4 Fantastic Italian Film Posters - Vampire Themed Vol. 1

2015-02-04T00:29:00.001-08:00

There are two things that go hand in hand with film; art & music. Music compliments a film, gives life to the story, you could even make the case that without music film would be non-existent as the two have always been essentially paired together. But art (and when I refer to art I'm speaking of poster/advertising art), has the tremendous responsibility of attempting to grab

Siamo uomini o caporali - Are We Men or Corporals? (1955)

2015-02-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

One of Italy's most famous actor's and Italian counterpart to America's Charlie Chaplin, Toto Esposito built his career in the era of physical comedy and repartee. While the United States had it's share of physical comedic actors during the silent era and into the "talkies", Toto was one of the forerunners for Italy. His debut in the 1937 film Hand's Off Me! as his self

Actress Spotlight #1 - Magda Konopka

2015-01-31T13:36:00.000-08:00

Magda Konopka, born 1943 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. Oddly enough there is very little information to be found about Magda. With the exception of a handful of publicity photos and a few hearsay "facts" she's a relative enigma. Granted even though she had an active film career from the late 1960's through the 1970's, compared to a lot of her peers her 33

Barbara Bouchet: The Posters - What a Way to Go! (1964)

2015-01-19T23:34:00.001-08:00

A moderately comprehensive collection of film posters from What A Way To Go! starring Shirley MacLaine and an all-star cast of leading men including Dean Martin, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Gene Kelly and Dick Van Dyke, with a very brief un-credited film appearance by Barbara Bouchet. If you know of any other posters from any other countries not displayed below, feel free

Sweet Charity (1969)

2015-01-18T23:30:00.000-08:00

I've learned there is something I can't stand more than musicals, Shirley MacLaine. Combine the two together and it's a recipe for boredom. It's either a horrible coincidence or somebody was really fond of Barbara Bouchet to cast her in three MacLaine "comedies". Unfortunately a spoonful of the lovely Bouchet can't help you stomach this large a serving of Shirley MacLaine. For

Barbara Bouchet: Picture of the Week #17

2015-01-01T17:53:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2015 with a new Barbara Bouchet picture. A revival of the site is in the works as well as much more Bouchet this year! So stay tuned!