Category Archives: Movies

“The Getaway” (1972)

Posted on March 22, 2023 by robbinsrealm

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)

Posted on March 15, 2023 by robbinsrealm

“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)

Posted on March 8, 2023 by robbinsrealm

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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“M3GAN”

Posted on February 28, 2023 by robbinsrealm

When I first began watching “M3GAN,” I thought that “Peacock” decided that I needed to sit through several more advertisements before they’d let me see the film. I was wrong. “M3GAN” begins with a faux, thirty second spot, designed to … Continue reading →

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Charley Varrick (1973)

Posted on February 18, 2023 by robbinsrealm

The quick witted, Charley Varrick is a former stunt pilot, who makes his living as a crop duster. He also profits from criminal activity. The character is portrayed by Oscar winner, Walter Matthau (The Fortune Cookie). At the start of … Continue reading →

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“Breathless” (1983)

Posted on February 8, 2023 by robbinsrealm

The film “Breathless” is an excellent remake of honorary Oscar winner, Jean- Luc Godard’s 1960 French film of the same name. The remake’s central character is Jesse Lujack, aka Jesse Burns, aka Jesse Lee Burns, portrayed by Golden Globe winner, … Continue reading →

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“The Lady in Red” (1979)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by robbinsrealm

In the early 1930s, naive, Polly Franklin, played by Pamela Sue Martin (The Hardy Boys / Nancy Dew Mysteries), dreams of becoming a professional dancer. She is relegated, however, to working on a farm. The farm is owned by her … Continue reading →

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“Alone in the Dark” (1982)

Posted on January 24, 2023 by robbinsrealm

At the start of the film, “Alone in the Dark,” there is a surrealistic dream sequence. I won’t spoil it for those of you who might be interested in seeing the movie at a later date. After the sequence viewers … Continue reading →

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“Krampus – An Alternative Holiday Film”

Posted on December 29, 2022 by robbinsrealm

The day after Thanksgiving, is a day you will never find yours truly at a mall or major shopping center. I have no desire to get crushed in a sea of frenetic humanity. Furthermore, I don’t want to engage in … Continue reading →

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“Fall – A Pulse Pounding Thriller” (2022)

Posted on December 23, 2022 by robbinsrealm

After the opening scene of the film, “Fall,” it has been one year since Becky, portrayed by Grace Caroline Currey (Annabelle Creation), lost her husband Dan, played by Mason Gooding (Scream), in a tragic accident. Becky has withdrawn from life. … Continue reading →

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