Last Movie Roles – Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2016 by ericreportsnews

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Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe

The Misfits (1961.) A group of “losers” discover the meaning of life near Reno, NV. Troubled production. Monroe and husband/screenwriter Arthur Miller divorced immediately after. Clark Gable died from a heart attack before it hit theaters; M.M. died in ’62 from a drug overdose; possible suicide.

Elvis Presley

Elvis on Tour (1972.) Rock star Elvis Presley finally found his niche doing documentaries, this being his follow-up to “Elvis – That’s the Way It Is” (1970.) Amazing use of split screens; well edited by then newcomer Martin Scorsese. Won a Golden Globe for “Best Documentary”. Elvis died five years later in Graceland.

James Dean

Giant (1956.) James Dean was the hottest new star in Hollywood when his aluminum sports car smashed itself into oblivion on 9/30/55. He received his second Oscar nomination for Best Actor as Jett Rink, Rock Hudson’s nemesis in “Giant”.

Jayne Mansfield

The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield (1968.) 1950’s blonde bombshell Jayne Mansfield still managed to earn a living doing nightclub appearances and independent films. This “mondo”-style documentary (filmed shortly before her death) is narrated by a female impersonator and ends with her car accident.

Picture taken in “death car”.

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12 + 1 (aka The 13 Chairs, 1969.) Nearly unknown European comedy starring Vittorio Gassman and Sharon Tate. Not particularily funny and the two lead actors didn’t like each other. Miss Tate was murdered on Aug. 9, 1969 by the Manson “family”. (Written about in “Helter-Skelter” – 1971.)

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Sharon as “Pat”.

Dorothy Stratten

They All Laughed (1981.) Model/actress Dorothy Stratten was just starting out – this being her third picture after “Autumn Born” and “Galaxina”. 1980 seemed like her year – she was chosen as “Playboy’s Playmate of the Year,” until she got caught up in a love triangle with director Peter Bogdanovich and her husnand/manager Paul Snider. Snider killed her and himself on Aug. 14, 1980, probably while they were discussing their impending divorce. Cause of death: a shotgun blast to the face.

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Paul Snider

Mame (1974.) Based on the famous Broadway musical, starring Lucille Ball, who most know can’t sing. ’74 was also the year “Here’s Lucy” (1968-1974) was cancelled. A bad luck year for that “wacky redhead”. Lucy died on 4/26/89 from a torn artery.

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980.) Actor Peter Sellers had finally found fortune again in the mid-to-late 1970’s. (In the “Pink Panther” film series and as Chauncey Gardiner in “Being There” (1979.) He completed his life’s work with this strange, obscure comedy which ends with him doing an Elvis impersonation. Mr. Sellers died from a heart attack on July 24, 1980.

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Laurel & Hardy in “Utopia” (1950.) Weird French comedy, badly dubbed, starring that great comedy team Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Language barrier further complicated this misunderstood venture. A few scenes shine through. Mr. Laurel died from a heart attack on 2/23/65. Mr. Hardy died from cerebral thrombosis on 8/7/57.

Larry Fine, Moe Howard, and Joe DeRita

Kook’s Tour (1970.) Rarely seen “3 Stooges” pilot of them touring the countryside. Unique travelogue could’ve worked, except the “middle stooge” Larry Fine suffered from a stroke and was placed in a retirement home.

VIVIEN LEIGH B&W SHIP OF FOOLS PHOTO OR POSTER | Vivien ... Vivian Leigh in “Ship of Fools” (1965.) Former Academy award winner for “Gone with the Wind” and “A Streetcar Named Desire”. Her final award was the “L’Etoile de Cristal for “Ship of Fools”. (lead performance) Leigh died from tuberculosis on July 8, 1967.

Best Music Videos Ever

Posted on May 24, 2016 by ericreportsnews

Click links below…In reverse order…

Christina Perri sings “A Thousand Years” (Video by Christina Perri)

Serge Gainsbourough and Jane Birkin sing “Je T’aime, …moi non plus” (Video by glivingston73)

The Carpenters sing “Hurting Each Other” (Video by CarpentersVEVO)

Petula Clark sings “A Fool on the Hill” (Video by Enio Giacomini de Sales)

Elvis Presley sings “A Little Less Conversation” (Video by videomolly)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMWOv8yDbm4

Bananarama sings “The Wild Life” (London recordings)

Sheena Easton sings “You Could Have Been with Me” (video by Ignazio Deddu)

Prince sings “Little Red Corvette” (Prince)

Nine Inch Nails sings “Hurt” (Video by Nine Inch Nails)

Sarah Brightman sings “Who Wants to Live Forever”

EricReports on Movies

Posted on June 10, 2015 by ericreportsnews

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The Ninth Configuration (1980, Warner Bros.)

Author of “The Exorcist”, William Peter Blatty analogy of a madhouse populated by war veterans. Everything changes when a new head of psychiatry enters: Col. Vincent “Killer” Kane (Stacy Keach.)

Is he who he says he is? Scott Wilson co-stars as Capt. Billy Cutshaw, an astronaut who has a complete nervous breakdown right before a moon launch. Kane must prove to him God exists through a miracle. Costars Ed Flanders (Col. Fell) and Jason Miller (Lt. Reno.) Films highlight: the biker bar confrontation that had audiences screaming with rage. Anti-climatic ending is beautifully rendered. Blatty tried for years to get this made with various stars (Charlton Heston, Kirk Douglas.) Won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay. Original title was “Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane”.

Spider Baby (1964, American General Pictures)

Weird comedy/horror film concerning the Merrye family; mental regressives who are homicidal.

Stars Jill Banner as Virginia. (Her best role. Died at the age of 35 in a tragic car accident.)

Co-stars Beverly Washburn as Elizabeth, Sid Haig as Ralph and Lon Cheney Jr. as “Bruno” their chauffeur and guardian. Cheney, known for his role in “The Wolfman” (1941), looks dissipated, but manages to bring it all together in a poignant scene that brings Miss Washburn to tears. Dark-humored farce is not for all tastes. “Spider Baby” has gained a cult following throughout the years. A new slightly, longer version is available on a “Special Edition” DVD.

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Twilight’s Last Gleaming (1977, Allied Artists)

Domestic terrorists take control of a nuclear launching site, threatening to star WWIII, unless the President admits the Vietnam war was fought for no reason. I don’t agree with the politics of this picture; however, it’s worth seeing for its exciting story, acting, and score by Jerry Goldsmith. Stars Burt Lancaster, Paul Winfield, Burt Young, Charles Durning, Richard Widmark, Joseph Cotton and Melvyn Douglas. Directed with gusto by Robert Aldrich.

Dementia aka Daughter of Horror (1955, HPK Productions)

Gritty little nightmare of a woman (Adrienne Barrett) driven to psychosis and murder. Arty, low-budget, black and white. Unusual (to say the least) for its time. Barely seen – has a small following. Originally titled “Dementia”. Didn’t pass the censors, so four scenes were cut and the title was changed to “Daughter of Horror”. Most famously seen briefly in “The Blob” (the theater scene.) Over the top narration is provided by Ed McMahon.

Twisted Nerve (1968, British Lion Film Corp.)

Banned from network-TV broadcast for its alleged conclusion that Down’s Syndrome may lead to criminal or violent behavior. (Denied by the filmmakers.)

Hywel Bennett stars as a pampered mama’s boy who also happen to be a psychotic killer posing a helpless retard. Trouble follows when he fancies a sexy, young Brit (Hayley Mills.) Costars Billie Whitelaw (known later for her role in “The Omen”) and Barry Foster (“Frenzy”.) Both Bennett and Mills previously starred in “The Family Way” (1966), which bares little resemblance to this intense, psychosexual thriller.

Sweeny Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007, Warner Bros.)

The bloodiest musical you’ll ever see. Stars an Oscar-nominated Johnny Depp in the title role and Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett (robbed of a nomination.) Supposedly based on the true story of a barber and his female accomplice who sell meat-pies with a secret ingredient: people! The real star of the show is songwriter Stephen Sondheim. His music is magnificently orchestrated. Tim Burton’s best film since “Batman” (1989) – stunning visuals.

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This is Elvis (1981, Warner Bros.)

Part documentary, part recreation of the life of singer-actor Elvis Presley. Excellent overview for Elvis fans or for those interested in the history of rock ‘n roll. Contains clips from the 1950’s (raw Elvis), 1960’s (movie star Elvis) and the 1970’s (Vegas Elvis.)

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Catfish (2010, Universal)

How much do you know about someone you meet on the Internet? The documentary “Catfish” answers the question. Young man (“Nev” Schulman) exchanges correspondence with a hot, young chick, then slowly discovers she isn’t who she claims to be. Disturbing look at how identities can be manipulated.

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See the Man Run (1971, ABC)

TV-movie about a has-been actor (Robert Culp) and his wife (Angie Dickenson) caught up in a kidnapping plot. Great role for Culp. Genuine excitement and suspense. Twist ending. Available on YouTube.

Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1966, AIP)

I wish I had such a machine. Mad Doctor Goldfoot (Vincent Price) releases beautiful robot women for nefarious reasons. Satire on spy movies with AIP’s bikini starlets thrown in. Susan Hart never looked better.

Frankie Avalon costars. Title song sung by Diana Ross and the Supremes. A sequel followed titled: “Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs” (1967.)

“ELVIS IN CONCERT” DENIED OFFICIAL RELEASE

Posted on December 23, 2014 by ericreportsnews

Elvis Presley, 1977.

The Estate of Elvis Presley refuses to allow an official DVD release of his final 1977 T.V. special. Why? CBS has already aired “Elvis in Concert” twice. (Oct. 1977 and Feb. 1978.) It’s been seen by millions. What is there to hide?

June 1977. It’s well known that Elvis was near the end. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s a shock. There really is no official filmed record of the final version of Elvis, except for this one. His prior T.V. special had been four and a half years earlier: “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, via Satellite” – 1/14/73. During this three year interim, Elvis divorced and nearly died on several occasions from drug overdoses.

His main girlfriend, Linda Thompson, managed to keep him alive, until she feared for her own safety when Elvis nearly shot her, accidently.

Elvis with Linda Thompson

Priscilla Presley.

Elvis with Ginger Alden.

In 1977, Elvis found new girlfriend Ginger Alden, who was basically a Priscilla Presley lookalike. Ginger was too immature and didn’t know how to care for an out-of-control rock star.

Elvis’ current album at the time, “Moody Blue” had been pieced together by RCA, containing random cuts from a few ’76 studio sessions, early ’77 concert recordings and one 1974 song. His voice is strong through most of it, especially during “Way Down”, in comparison to what would follow.

Col. Tom Parker (Elvis’ manager/agent) accepted the CBS special only because he didn’t believe they’d pay all the money they did.

“Elvis in Concert” contains two videotaped performances, edited together. (Omaha, Nebraska 6/19/77 and Rapid City, South Dakota 6/21/77.) The first ends with “My Way” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You”, the second ends with “Unchained Melody”, cut from the original broadcast, but shown later during “Elvis – The Great Performances”. CBS intercuts comments by fans and other footage, similar to the 1970 documentary “Elvis – That’s the Way It Is”. This would eat into his actual show time and songs, some of them not broadcast by CBS.

Although Elvis is only 42, he appears older. His weight makes it difficult for him to move. Even walking shows effort and there are times when he appears to be in pain.

Much has been made of him forgetting the words to “Are You Lonesome Tonight?”‘; however, this is what I would call a throwaway song. You could divide this program into two sections – one half for the songs he cares about and the other half for those he didn’t. When Elvis put his heart into it, as he does in “How Great thou Art”, there is still the power that made him a star.

It has been theorized that Elvis knew he was going to die and put this last effort out as a way to say goodbye to his fans. Maybe.

A single was released, “My Way” (originally recorded by Frank Sinatra), which seems to sum up the tragedy of the situation.

Also, “Unchained Melody” is another reminder of how great Elvis could be. He accompanies himself on the piano and invests every last bit of energy left.

On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley would be found dead by his girlfriend Ginger Alden. Official cause of death: Heart attack. There can be no doubt that drugs played a major role in his premature demise. RCA would release a double LP album posthumously.

It’s unknown whether Elvis’ estate will ever give an official release to an authorized, uncut version of “Elvis in Concert”. It remains on YouTube. All the more reason to release it, since those who are interested are already aware of the condition he was in.

In conclusion, in 2002, an unreleased version of “A Little Less Conservation” was released and became another #1 hit. After all the years, the King still had it.

Stars who Refused to Join the Illuminati

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ericreportsnews

Charlton Heston: Longstanding star of Biblical epics, such as, “The Ten Commandments”, “The Greatest Story Ever Told” and “Ben-Hur”. Movie career began to fade in the 1980’s, more so in 1998 when he became President of the NRA.

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Pat Boone. 1950’s and 60’s pop singing star/movie actor. Born-again Christian and author of many inspirational books.

Bobby Sherman. Late 1960’s – early 70’s singer/actor. (Hit songs include “Easy Come, Easy Go” and “Jennifer”.) Starred in the TV series “Here Come the Brides”.

Julia Nickson. Appeared in “Rambo”. Also starred in the true story of Nora Lam, who fought for her Christian beliefs in Communist China. (“China Cry” – 1991.)

Taylor Hicks. Winner of fifth season of “American Idol”. Recorded a few c.d.s, now sings for small venues.

David Archuleta Going On Mormon Mission For Two Years – CRAZY DAYS ... David Archuleta: Filipino-American “American Idol” (Season 7) contestant. Sings mostly in the Philippines.

Duck Dynasty: A & E program. Father refused to back-pedal an anti-gay remark, despite threatened cancellation.

Tila Tequila: Former reality show star. Has exposed the Illuminati as “the Watchers” and “the Others”. Nearly died for her efforts in 2012 from an overdose/brain aneurysm.

78violet (formerly known as Aly & A.J.) They dumped Hollywood Records (owned by Disney) and now record independently.

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