4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Paul Verhoeven Edition

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Shots From 4 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.

It’s Paul Verhoeven’s birthday and that means that it is time for….

4 Shots From 4 Paul Verhoeven Films

Robocop (1987, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

Total Recall (1990, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

Showgirls (1995, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

Starship Troopers (1997, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special David Hasselhoff Edition

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

It’s the Hoff’s birthday! That means that it is time for….

4 Shots From 4 David Hasselhoff Films

Starcrash (1978, dir by Luigi Cozzi, DP: Paul Beeson and Roberto D’Ettorre Piazzoli)

Witchery (1988, dir by Fabrizio Laurenti, DP: Gianlorenzo Battaglia)

Panic At Malibu Pier (1989, dir by Richard Compton, DP: John McPherson)

Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD (1998, dir by Rod Hardy, DP: James Bartle)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Is It October Yet?

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

We’re halfway through July, which means that it’s time for me to get ready for October! (Seriously, who cares about August and September?) Here to inspire are….

4 Shots From 4 Horror Movies

Night of the Living Dead (1968, dir by George Romero)

The Exorcist (1973, dir by William Friedkin, DP: Owen Roizman)

Carrie (1976, dir by Brian De Palma, DP: Mario Tosi)

Suspiria (1977, dir by Dario Argento, DP: Luciano Tovoli)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Larry Cohen Edition

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today would have been the 89th birthday of the pioneering indie film director, Larry Cohen. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Larry Cohen Films

It’s Alive (1974, dir by Larry Cohen)

God Told Me To (1976, dir by Larry Cohen)

Q: The Winged Serpent (1982, dir by Larry Cohen)

The Ambulance (1990, dir by Larry Cohen)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Ingmar Bergman Edition

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

One hundred and seven years ago today, Ingmar Bergman was born in Sweden. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Ingmar Bergman Films

Smiles Of A Summer Night (1955, dir. by Ingmar Bergman)

The Seventh Seal (1957, dir by Ingmar Bergman)

The Virgin Spring (1960, dir by Ingmar Bergman)

Persona (1966, dir by Ingmar Bergman)

4 Shots From 4 Films – Harrison Ford Edition!

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Bradley Crain

Today is Harrison Ford’s 83rd birthday. There’s not much I can say about Ford other than my movie going life pretty much started as a 4 year old with the STAR WARS movies. As I was growing up, he was one of the biggest stars on the planet, and his movies were almost always really good. He’s quite simply one of the best.

Enjoy 4 shots from 4 films, with Harrison Ford!

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Monte Hellman Edition

Posted on July 12, 2025 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!

96 years ago today, the great director Monte Hellman was born in New York City. Though Hollywood never quite understood Hellman or his idiosyncratic vision, he and his films have inspired a countless number of independent filmmakers. Hellman started his career with Roger Corman and was one of the first directors to recognize the talent of actors like Jack Nicholson and Warren Oates. When Monte Hellman passed away in 2021, he was eulogized as one of the key figures of the Hollywood counterculture. Today, we celebrate Hellman and his films with….

4 Shots From 4 Monte Hellman Films

The Shooting (1966, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Gregory Sandor)

Two-Lane Blacktop (1971, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Jack Deerson)

Cockfighter (1974, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Nestor Almendros)

China 9, Liberty 38 (1978, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Guiseppe Rotunno)

4 Shots From 4 Films – Thomas Mitchell Edition!

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Bradley Crain

I noticed that today, July 11th, 2025, is actor Thomas Mitchell’s 133rd birthday in cinema heaven! I can guarantee that I, along with most of you, watch him every year around Christmas time. I also found out today that he worked with my movie hero Charles Bronson on THE O. HENRY PLAYHOUSE TV series back in 1957. That combination of appearances makes Mitchell about as close to a cinematic immortal as a person can get!

Enjoy 4 shots from 4 films, with Thomas Mitchell!