Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on December 10, 2024

Well, dear readers and blogging friends, we’ve reached the end of the John Saxon Blogathon. I’d like to thank everyone who graciously donated their valuable blogging time to making this event a success. Whether this is your first blogathon with us or your 10th (Can you believe this was   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on December 8, 2024

Whew! It’s already Day 3 of the John Saxon Blogathon, hosted by Yours Truly and Gill Jacob of Realweegiemidget Reviews. I don’t know about you, but these past three days have flown by too quickly. Today’s batch is the biggest yet, with seven new posts! Note: Since Gill and I...   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on December 7, 2024

Welcome to Day Two of the John Saxon Blogathon, hosted by Yours Truly and Gill Jacob of Realweegiemidget Reviews! We have another fine batch of reviews today, including two (count ‘em, two!) double features, B-movie favorites, and more. If your post isn’t quite ready (like, ahem, mine   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on December 6, 2024

Welcome to Day One of the John Saxon Blogathon! When my excellent co-host Gill Jacob of Realweegiemidget Reviews suggested Mr. Saxon as the subject of a blogathon, my ears perked up, since he’s been on my radar for years as one of my favorite character actors. Whether he’s the hero...   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on October 10, 2024

Yours Truly and Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews proudly present the John Saxon Blogathon! In the world of character actors, there are a select few who stand out. Mr. Saxon (born Carmine Orrico in 1936) left an indelible mark on cinema and television, commanding attention whenever he was onscreen   read more

The Vintage Cameo Posted by Emily on May 28, 2013

Is “going steady” for you? There’s a singular pleasure to watching an older movie and discovering there’s an actor you thought you knew–an actor you had pretty easily categorized as a Dad figure in your mind, someone who was surely born already 40 years old wearing slac   read more