Monthly Archives: March 2023

Rolling Thunder (1977)

At the start of the film “Rolling Thunder,” U.S. Air Force Major Charles Rane, portrayed by two time Emmy nominee, William Devane (The Missiles of October), has been freed. He has been released from a Hanoi prison camp after seven … Continue reading

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“The Getaway” (1972)

The suspenseful film, “The Getaway,” begins at the Huntsville Penitentiary, in Huntsville, Texas. One of the many inmates serving time, is Carter “Doc” McCoy. The character is portrayed by Oscar nominee, and two time Golden Globe winner, Steve McQueen (The … Continue reading

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“Off the Minnesota Strip” (1980)

“Off the Minnesota Strip,” begins with Micki Johansen, a teenage runaway, superbly portrayed by Oscar nominee and two time Emmy winner, Mare Winningham (Georgia). She has returned from New York City to her small, Minnesota town. While in New York, … Continue reading

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“The Driver” (1978)

Before I write my review of the 1978 film “The Driver,” I would like to mention that none of the characters in the movie have names. They are all referred to in the credits by what they do in the … Continue reading

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