Monthly Archives: April 2020

The Last of Sheila (1973)

One of the fascinating traits of the murder mystery is that a story can get away with complete misanthropy without leaving a bad taste. All the characters can be bastards, though usually the detective is given a reprieve. The analysis … Continue reading →

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The Cyclops (1957)

Following the endearing dinosaur planet movie King Dinosaur (1955), in which the titular dinosaur was an overgrown iguana, Wisconsin’s own Bert I. Gordon embarked upon The Cyclops (1957), writing, producing, directing, and contributing special effects. He completed production in 1956 … Continue reading →

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