The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 26, 2013

(NOTE: IRON MAN THREE is exactly how the title is presented in the film's credits....so the way I see it, that's the official title, not IRON MAN 3.) I finally saw IRON MAN THREE the other day. I liked it, and I thought it was a very entertaining film. I...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 24, 2013

Before we get to the list, I just want to say that these are my personal favorite films of all time....not necessarily what I think are the greatest films of all time. That's a different list, and if enough of you gracious readers would be interested in that, let me...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 24, 2013

Before we get to the list, I just want to say that these are my personal favorite films of all time....not necessarily what I think are the greatest films of all time. That's a different list, and if enough of you gracious readers would be interested in that, let me...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 23, 2013

While I was attending Monster Bash 2013, I entered a monster movie trivia contest hosted by film historian Tom Weaver. I got 7 out of 8 right, but someone got 8 out of 8, so he got first prize. But it turned out okay, because the first-place winner got a...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 23, 2013

While I was attending Monster Bash 2013, I entered a monster movie trivia contest hosted by film historian Tom Weaver. I got 7 out of 8 right, but someone got 8 out of 8, so he got first prize. But it turned out okay, because the first-place winner got a...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 22, 2013

The real highlight I had at this year's Monster Bash was meeting the lady who is considered by many to be the greatest of all of Hammer Films' actresses--Veronica Carlson. Veronica Carlson actually only appeared in three Hammer movies: DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE, FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYE   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 22, 2013

On the weekend of July 19-21, I attended Monster Bash 2013 in Mars, Pennsylvania (not to far away from Pittsburgh). It was my first time at a Monster Bash, and I had a great experience. If you are someone who is a huge fan of classic horror films, I highly...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 22, 2013

On the weekend of July 19-21, I attended Monster Bash 2013 in Mars, Pennsylvania (not to far away from Pittsburgh). It was my first time at a Monster Bash, and I had a great experience. If you are someone who is a huge fan of classic horror films, I highly...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 22, 2013

The real highlight I had at this year's Monster Bash was meeting the lady who is considered by many to be the greatest of all of Hammer Films' actresses--Veronica Carlson. Veronica Carlson actually only appeared in three Hammer movies: DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE, FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYE   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 18, 2013

Synapse Films' latest entry in their Hammer Horror Collection is HANDS OF THE RIPPER. This film does not have the major reputation of some of the other Hammer classics, due to the fact that most Americans have probably never seen it. HANDS OF THE RIPPER was made in 1971, when...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 18, 2013

Synapse Films' latest entry in their Hammer Horror Collection is HANDS OF THE RIPPER. This film does not have the major reputation of some of the other Hammer classics, due to the fact that most Americans have probably never seen it. HANDS OF THE RIPPER was made in 1971, when...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 15, 2013

Now....that's more like it. PACIFIC RIM is a real Summer Movie. It isn't anything more than what it is--giant robots battling giant monsters. It's not a sequel, or a remake, or a reboot, or a "known" commodity--a very rare thing in this day and age. There's no trending "movie star"...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 15, 2013

Now....that's more like it. PACIFIC RIM is a real Summer Movie. It isn't anything more than what it is--giant robots battling giant monsters. It's not a sequel, or a remake, or a reboot, or a "known" commodity--a very rare thing in this day and age. There's no trending "movie star"...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 14, 2013

(NOTE: In the interest of full disclosure, I must acknowledge that Josh Kennedy is a Facebook friend of mine, and he asked me to review this film.) THE MENACE WITH FIVE ARMS can definitely be described as a "personal" project--it was written, produced, and directed by one man, Josh Kennedy....   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 14, 2013

(NOTE: In the interest of full disclosure, I must acknowledge that Josh Kennedy is a Facebook friend of mine, and he asked me to review this film.) THE MENACE WITH FIVE ARMS can definitely be described as a "personal" project--it was written, produced, and directed by one man, Josh Kennedy....   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 13, 2013

Evelyn Ankers & Lon Chaney Jr. represent one of the most unusual Dynamic Duos in Classic Film. They appeared together in a number of thrillers made by Universal Studios in the 1940s. Both of them starred in many other Universal monster movies throughout the decade, and they are generally conside   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 13, 2013

Evelyn Ankers & Lon Chaney Jr. represent one of the most unusual Dynamic Duos in Classic Film. They appeared together in a number of thrillers made by Universal Studios in the 1940s. Both of them starred in many other Universal monster movies throughout the decade, and they are generally conside   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 6, 2013

When I was a kid, I looked upon the summer movie season with great anticipation. That anticipation was partly fueled by preview articles from publications like "Starlog" and "Cinefantastique", which made all the various upcoming films look like must-see events. You never have the same feelings abo   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 6, 2013

When I was a kid, I looked upon the summer movie season with great anticipation. That anticipation was partly fueled by preview articles from publications like "Starlog" and "Cinefantastique", which made all the various upcoming films look like must-see events. You never have the same feelings abo   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on July 4, 2013

In honor of Independence Day, here's a collection of American-inspired images from various classic films. Thelma Todd as Betsy Ross James Cagney in YANKEE DOODLE DANDY James Stewart and the Lincoln Memorial in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON   read more