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4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Robert Richardson Edition

Posted on 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!

Today, TSL wishes a happy birthday to cinematographer Robert Richardson.  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Robert Richardson Films

JFK (1991, dir by Oliver Stone, DP: Robert Richardson)

The Horse Whisperer (1998. dir by Robert Redford, DP: Robert Richardson)

Inglourious Basterds (2009, dir by Quentin Tarantino, DP: Robert Richardson)

Hugo (2011, dir by Martin Scorsese, DP: Robert Richardson)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Tim Curry 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!

Rest in Peace, Mr. Tim Curry.

4 Shots From 4 Tim Curry Films

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, dir by Jim Sharman)

Clue (1985, dir by Jonathan Lynn)

Legend (1985, dir by Ridley Scott)

It (1990, dir by Tommy Lee Wallace)

Rest in Peace, Tim Curry!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Tim Curry is an actor I’ve always loved. So many love him for THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and CLUE, and while those are probably his most memorable performances, neither of those are the first movies I think of when I think of Curry. I think of HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK, because I saw it in the theater, and I think of PASS THE AMMO because it was filmed here in my home state of Arkansas when I was a teenager. In my personal celebration of his wonderful career and life, I share this scene from PASS THE AMMO (1988), which also stars Bill Paxton, Linda Kozlowski, and Annie Potts!

Rest in Peace, Mr. Curry!

Rest in Peace, Dolly.

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Like most of America, I’ve always loved Dolly Parton. I’ve been to her “Stampede” in Branson at least 10 times in my life. I’ve always had a special place in my heart for her movie STRAIGHT TALK, because one of my all-time favorite actors, James Woods, was her co-star and played her love interest. They have a great chemistry in the film, and Woods has said, “Dolly Parton is the nicest person I’ve ever worked with…. She’s everything you imagine and so much more. Anybody who’s ever spent any time with her absolutely adores her.” That’s high praise, but it’s right on point with what almost everyone says about her.

In celebration of an incredible life, well lived, I thought I’d share this scene where Dolly and James first meet. Thanks for a lifetime of good music, good movies, and just being a good human being.

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Sean Connery 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 would have been Sean Connery’s 96th birthday.  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Sean Connery Films

From Russia With Love (1963, dir by Terence Young, DP: Ted Moore)

Goldfinger (1964, dir by Guy Hamilton, DP: Ted Moore)

The Man Who Would Be King (1975, dir by John Huston, DP: Oswald Morris)

Highlander (1986, dir by Russell Mulcahy, DP: Gerry Fisher)

 

Brad’s “4 Shots from 4 Films” celebrates the Beach!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Coming at you live from Perdido Key, FL, I thought I’d share some of my favorite beach scenes! Enjoy!

Death Wish (1974)
Jaws (1975)
The Karate Kid (1984)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Dante Spinotti Edition

Posted on 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!

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to the legendary cinematographer, Dante Spinotti!  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Dante Spinotti Films

Manhunter (1986, dir by Michael Mann, DP: Dante Spinotti)

Heat (1995, dir by Michael Mann, DP: Dante Spinotti)

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

Public Enemies (2009, dir by Michael Mann, DP: Dante Spinotti)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Gene Kelly Edition

Posted on 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!

Today, we celebrate the birth of Gene Kelly!  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Gene Kelly Films

Anchors Aweigh (1945, dir by George Sidney, DP: Charles Boyle and Robert Planck)

An American In Paris (1951, dir by Vincente Minnelli, DP: Alfred Gilks)

Singin’ In The Rain (1952, dir by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, DP: Harold Rosson)

Xanadu (1980, dir by Robert Greenwald, DP: Victor J. Kemper)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Cat Edition

Posted on 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 we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking.

Let’s celebrate cats!

4 Shots From 4 Films

The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957, dir by Jack Arnold)

Sleepwalkers (1992, dir by Mick Garris)

Team America: World Police (2004, dir by Trey Parker)

Captain Marvel (2019, dir by Anna Bolden and Ryan Fleck)

 

Brad’s “Scene of the Day” features Alicia Witt in LONGLEGS (2024)! 

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Happy Birthday to Alicia Witt! Born on August 21st, 1975, I mainly know Alicia because my wife loves to watch Hallmark Christmas movies, and she was a mainstay on the channel for years. I’ll be honest, I love some of her Hallmark movies. Back in 2024, we went to the movie theater and watched her in the horror film LONGLEGS. I thought she was one of the best things about the movie. 

In honor of her 51st birthday, I thought it might be fun to share this clip from LONGLEGS. It’s about as far from Hallmark as it gets!