The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on June 2, 2013

It's rather obvious that print media is not in the best of condition. A number of newspapers and magazines have gone to an all-digital format. It wasn't that long ago that film buffs had a huge number of interesting publications to choose from, but those are becoming fewer and fewer....   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 31, 2013

Last night Turner Classic Movies debuted a documentary on Clint Eastwood's movie directing career. It was made by film critic Richard Schickel, a biographer and personal friend of Eastwood. The documentary was okay, but I was kind of disappointed on how most of Eastwood's work in the 70s and 80s...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 31, 2013

Last night Turner Classic Movies debuted a documentary on Clint Eastwood's movie directing career. It was made by film critic Richard Schickel, a biographer and personal friend of Eastwood. The documentary was okay, but I was kind of disappointed on how most of Eastwood's work in the 70s and 80s...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 27, 2013

Sir Christopher Lee is 91 years old today. And you know what? He still has more screen presence than all of today's so-called leading men combined. http://dandayjr35.blogspot.com/2012/10/sir-christopher-lee-greatest-hits.html?spref=tw   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 27, 2013

Sir Christopher Lee is 91 years old today. And you know what? He still has more screen presence than all of today's so-called leading men combined. http://dandayjr35.blogspot.com/2012/10/sir-christopher-lee-greatest-hits.html?spref=tw   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 25, 2013

On May 26, 1913, Peter Wilton Cushing was born in Kenley, Surrey, England. If you have been reading any of my posts, you're probably aware that Peter Cushing is my favorite actor of all time. There was something about the man, and his work in the cinema of the fantastic,...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 25, 2013

On May 26, 1913, Peter Wilton Cushing was born in Kenley, Surrey, England. If you have been reading any of my posts, you're probably aware that Peter Cushing is my favorite actor of all time. There was something about the man, and his work in the cinema of the fantastic,...   read more

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

The question that is the title of this post has been asked of me numerous times. It is usually followed by something like "Aren't you too young to get into that stuff?" First of all, the idea that age, or economic background, or social status, precludes you from involving yourself...   read more

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

The question that is the title of this post has been asked of me numerous times. It is usually followed by something like "Aren't you too young to get into that stuff?" First of all, the idea that age, or economic background, or social status, precludes you from involving yourself...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 16, 2013

Seventy years ago today, May 16, nineteen modified Avro Lancaster bombers took off from England on a mission code-named Operation Chastise. Their target was three giant dams located in Western Germany. Each plane carried specifically designed "bouncing" bombs that were created for the purpose of bre   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 16, 2013

Seventy years ago today, May 16, nineteen modified Avro Lancaster bombers took off from England on a mission code-named Operation Chastise. Their target was three giant dams located in Western Germany. Each plane carried specifically designed "bouncing" bombs that were created for the purpose of bre   read more

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

One of the great things about being a film buff is that you are always making discoveries. No one can watch EVERY movie ever made (unless you're independently wealthy and you've got nothing else better to do). I've seen plenty of old monster movies, but there's still a few I...   read more

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

One of the great things about being a film buff is that you are always making discoveries. No one can watch EVERY movie ever made (unless you're independently wealthy and you've got nothing else better to do). I've seen plenty of old monster movies, but there's still a few I...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 11, 2013

This month marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of RETURN OF THE JEDI. Out of the three original Star Wars films, JEDI is considered by nearly everyone to be the least. The biggest reason is the Ewok factor, but even if you take away the outer space teddy...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 11, 2013

This month marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of RETURN OF THE JEDI. Out of the three original Star Wars films, JEDI is considered by nearly everyone to be the least. The biggest reason is the Ewok factor, but even if you take away the outer space teddy...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 8, 2013

The Comic Book/Superhero film has now become the leading big-budget spectacular of choice for the 21st Century entertainment industry. It wasn't that long ago that the idea of spending a huge amount of money and hiring A-list talent to make a movie based on a comic book would have been...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 8, 2013

The Comic Book/Superhero film has now become the leading big-budget spectacular of choice for the 21st Century entertainment industry. It wasn't that long ago that the idea of spending a huge amount of money and hiring A-list talent to make a movie based on a comic book would have been...   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 7, 2013

Stop-motion animation wizard Ray Harryhausen has died at his home in London, England. If you don't know who Ray Harryhausen is, you shouldn't be reading this blog. The best way I can explain the man's incredible cinematic legacy is by naming some movie titles....titles such as JASON AND THE ARGONAUT   read more

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on May 7, 2013

Stop-motion animation wizard Ray Harryhausen has died at his home in London, England. If you don't know who Ray Harryhausen is, you shouldn't be reading this blog. The best way I can explain the man's incredible cinematic legacy is by naming some movie titles....titles such as JASON AND THE ARGONAUT   read more

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

Today is May 4. Many have started to refer to this day as "Star Wars Day" (may the fourth be with you...get it?). I'm surprised that George Lucas didn't try to copyright the entire 24-hour period. STAR WARS is my favorite movie of all time. I'm talking about the original,...   read more