The 1969 John Schlesinger film Midnight Cowboy courted more that its share of controversy when it was released. There was … More
Category: 100 Most Important Film Directors
LBJBR’S Film Director Spotlight: Erich Von Stroheim
Erich Von Stroheim was an enigma. He meant it that way, Born September 22, 1885, in Vienna, Austria, the future … More
This Month in Film History – April 11, 1973: Ingmar Bergman Starts TV Film About Something He is Clueless About – Marriage
When you hear about of a three hour TV film entitled Scenes From a Marriage, your mind, no doubt, hones … More
This Month in Music History – February 18, 1933: Yoko Ono Born in Tokyo, Japan
Yoko Ono has always seemed to be a very divisive figure among Beatle fans. For far longer than she was … More
The 70s Films of Pam Grier – ‘Beyond the Valley of the Dolls’ (1970)
It is ironic that Pam Grier’s first film appearance would come in a Russ Meyer film. Meyer carved out a … More
LBJBR’s Actor’s Guide: William Powell
If you know who William Powell is, dear readers, then you are among the lucky few. A case could be … More
This Month in Film History – November 5, 1982: French Comic Jacques Tati Passes Away
Most cinema fans, with a basic knowledge of film history, can tell you a little bit about Charles Chaplin, his … More
