Daily Archives: March 24, 2025

Song of the Day: Main Title Theme From Bullitt by Lalo Schifrin

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

In honor of the birthday of Steve McQueen, today’s song of the day comes from his 1968 film, Bullitt.  Composed Lala Schifrin later went on to do the score for another film about a California detective with his own way of doing things, Dirty Harry.

#MondayMuggers present LAKEVIEW TERRACE (2008) starring Samuel L. Jackson!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Every Monday night at 9:00 Central Time, my wife Sierra and I host a “Live Movie Tweet” event on X using the hashtag #MondayMuggers. We rotate movie picks each week, and our tastes are quite different. For tonight, Monday March 24th, Sierra has chosen LAKEVIEW TERRACE starring Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Jay Hernandez, and Robert Pine. 

The story revolves around the interracial couple Chris and Lisa Mattson (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) moving into their new home in a gated community in California. Their neighbor turns out to be the racist, dysfunctional and abusive LAPD Officer, Abel Turner (Samuel L. Jackson). Turner doesn’t want them in his neighborhood and proceeds to make their lives a living hell. 

Neil Labute directed LAKEVIEW TERRACE, which is loosely based on real life events, and he knows how to make an audience uncomfortable. Samuel L. Jackson is an incredible actor, so I’m really looking forward to his take on this hideous character. I’m expecting a lot of scenery to be chewed before this one ends. 

So, join us tonight for #MondayMuggers and watch LAKEVIEW TERRACE! It’s on Amazon Prime.

Scenes That I Love: Steve McQueen in Bullitt

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

In honor of the birthday of actor Steve McQueen, the true epitome of all things cool, here is the famous and trend-setting chase scene from 168’s Bullitt, featuring McQueen behind the wheel and doing his own stunts on the streets of San Francisco.

 

Monday Live Tweet Alert: Join Us for Evasive Action!

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

As some of our regular readers undoubtedly know, I am involved in hosting a few weekly live tweets on twitter and occasion ally Mastodon.  I host #FridayNightFlix every Friday, I co-host #ScarySocial on Saturday, and I am one of the five hosts of Mastodon’s #MondayActionMovie!  Every week, we get together.  We watch a movie.  We snark our way through it.

Tonight, for #MondayActionMovie, the film will be 1998’s Evasive Action!

It should make for a night of fun viewing and I invite all of you to join in.  If you want to join the live tweets, just hop onto Mastodon, pull up Evasive Action on YouTube, start the movie at 8 pm et, and use the #MondayActionMovie hashtag!

Enjoy!

Lisa Marie’s Week In Review: 3/17/25 — 3/23/25

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Hey, everyone!  Yes, my week in review is late.  I was tired and drained over the weekend so it’s time for another mini week in review!  (Remember when I used to do big, detailed weeks in review?  Hopefully, I’ll be able to get back to doing that soon!)

Films I Watched:

  1. American Traitor: The Trials of Axis Sally (2021)
  2. The Black-Eyed Children (2025)
  3. Executive Action (1973)
  4. Heist (2015)
  5. The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer (1999)
  6. Irish Eyes (2004)
  7. Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna (2025)
  8. Lay The Favorite (2012)
  9. The Mean Season (1985)
  10. No Safe Haven (1987)
  11. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy (2025)
  12. Mind, Body & Soul (1992)
  13. Operation Lipstick (1967)
  14. Original Gangstas (1996)
  15. Precious Cargo (2016)
  16. Road House (1989)
  17. The Thirteenth Hour (1947)
  18. Tough Guys Don’t Dance (1987)
  19. Zombie 3 (1988)

Links From The Site:

  1. Arleigh shared songs of the day from Thin Lizzy and Rage Against The Macine!
  2. Erin reviewed The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Now You See Him Now You Don’t, and The Strongest Man In The World!
  3. Jeff reviewed The Deadly Tower, Elvis, The Best Of Times, Big Trouble In Little China, Maker of Men, The Sea Spoilers, His Private Secretary, The Trail Beyond, No Safe Haven, and Three Faces West!  He also paid tribute to George Foreman!
  4. Brad reviewed Guns Of Diablo and Shane and paid tribute to Wings Hauser, Akira Kurosawa, and M. Emmet Walsh.  He shared a scene from Death Proof and a song of the day!

Links From Last Week:

  1. New York’s Colorful Subway Seats Are Going Away! Here’s How You Can Own One!
  2. Rebellious spontaneity

Want to check out last week?  Click here.

 

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Curtis Hanson Edition

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, in honor the birthday of the late great Curtis Hanson, it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Curtis Hanson Films

The Bedroom Window (1987, directed by Curtis Hanson)

The Bedroom Window (1987, dir by Curtis Hanson, DP: Gilbert Taylor)

L.A. Confidential (1997, directed by Curtis Hanson)

L.A. Confidential (1997, dir by Curtis Hanson, DP: Dante Spinotti)

Wonder Boys (2000, directed by Curtis Hanson)

Wonder Boys (2000, dir by Curtis Hanson, DP: Dante Spinotti)

8 Mile (2002, directed by Curtis Hanson)

8 Mile (2002, dir by Curtis Hanson, DP: Rodrigo Prieto)