The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 8, 2014

The legendary John Ford was a huge Civil War buff. He was fond of telling people that several of his ancestors fought in the conflict, and he even went so far to say that some of them fought on both sides. The Civil War is touched upon in a number...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 8, 2014

The legendary John Ford was a huge Civil War buff. He was fond of telling people that several of his ancestors fought in the conflict, and he even went so far to say that some of them fought on both sides. The Civil War is touched upon in a number...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 1, 2014

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Italian film director Mario Bava. Bava is best known as a master of the fantastic and macabre, and nearly every one of the movies he directed has a large cult following. Bava was not only a director--he was also an...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 1, 2014

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Italian film director Mario Bava. Bava is best known as a master of the fantastic and macabre, and nearly every one of the movies he directed has a large cult following. Bava was not only a director--he was also an...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 26, 2014

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is without doubt the most famous of all Hollywood movie studios. Most film buffs consider MGM to be the cream of the crop, the ultimate example of a classic cinema factory. When I decided to participate in this MGM Blogathon, I wanted to write about a film that epitomizes...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 26, 2014

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is without doubt the most famous of all Hollywood movie studios. Most film buffs consider MGM to be the cream of the crop, the ultimate example of a classic cinema factory. When I decided to participate in this MGM Blogathon, I wanted to write about a film that epitomizes...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 26, 2014

The recent passing of actor Eli Wallach prompted a number of tributes to the man on the internet. All of these tributes mentioned Wallach's role as Tuco in THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. As a matter of fact, GBU was just about the only movie mentioned in most...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 26, 2014

The recent passing of actor Eli Wallach prompted a number of tributes to the man on the internet. All of these tributes mentioned Wallach's role as Tuco in THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. As a matter of fact, GBU was just about the only movie mentioned in most...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 25, 2014

The above picture is a DVD box set that Universal will be releasing later on this year. Is this great news for monster fans? Well, yeah, if you don't have any of these movies on home video. And let's face it--if you are a monster movie fan, you own all...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 25, 2014

The above picture is a DVD box set that Universal will be releasing later on this year. Is this great news for monster fans? Well, yeah, if you don't have any of these movies on home video. And let's face it--if you are a monster movie fan, you own all...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 23, 2014

If you been reading this blog, you'll know how much I enjoy the animated adaptations of the DC Comics Universe. I still say that the people responsible for these various features and television programs should be the ones responsible for the live-action DC Superhero movies. That idea will more than   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 23, 2014

On June 20-21, I attended the 2014 Summer Monster Bash, which was held at the Four Points Pittsburgh North Sheraton in Mars, PA. Just like last year's Bash, I had a great time and met a lot of nice people. My personal highlight of the Bash was meeting actress Julie...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 23, 2014

On June 20-21, I attended the 2014 Summer Monster Bash, which was held at the Four Points Pittsburgh North Sheraton in Mars, PA. Just like last year's Bash, I had a great time and met a lot of nice people. My personal highlight of the Bash was meeting actress Julie...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 23, 2014

If you been reading this blog, you'll know how much I enjoy the animated adaptations of the DC Comics Universe. I still say that the people responsible for these various features and television programs should be the ones responsible for the live-action DC Superhero movies. That idea will more than   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 17, 2014

The city of Chicago, Illinois has been featured in hundreds of theatrical films. There's no other big city that looks (or feels) like Chicago. You can't fake Chicago--although that hasn't stopped a number of producers and directors from trying in recent years. WORLD FILM LOCATIONS--CHICAGO, edited   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 17, 2014

The city of Chicago, Illinois has been featured in hundreds of theatrical films. There's no other big city that looks (or feels) like Chicago. You can't fake Chicago--although that hasn't stopped a number of producers and directors from trying in recent years. WORLD FILM LOCATIONS--CHICAGO, edited   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 10, 2014

One of the greatest Westerns of all time--some would even say the greatest--has just been released on Blu-ray/DVD by Criterion. It is Howard Hawks' majestic RED RIVER (1948). Those who have seen RED RIVER for the first time might wonder what all the fuss is about. They might consider the...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 10, 2014

One of the greatest Westerns of all time--some would even say the greatest--has just been released on Blu-ray/DVD by Criterion. It is Howard Hawks' majestic RED RIVER (1948). Those who have seen RED RIVER for the first time might wonder what all the fuss is about. They might consider the...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 8, 2014

As anyone who has read this blog knows, I'm a huge fan of Hammer Films. I haven't seen ALL of Hammer's output--there's a few still out there that I haven't gotten to for one reason or another. One of those few was THE SHADOW OF THE CAT (1960). Last night...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 8, 2014

As anyone who has read this blog knows, I'm a huge fan of Hammer Films. I haven't seen ALL of Hammer's output--there's a few still out there that I haven't gotten to for one reason or another. One of those few was THE SHADOW OF THE CAT (1960). Last night...   read more