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Trailer Tuesday: Ralph Bakshi’s ‘Wizards’ (1977)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

“The ultimate futuristic fantasy epic.” Ralph Bakshi’s Wizards, an animated post-apocalyptic fantasy tale, zapped into theaters in February of 1977. The film tells the story of two brothers, a kindly wizard named Avatar and an evil sorcerer, Blackwolf, who battle … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother’ (1975)

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Gene Wilder‘s directorial debut, The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother, hit theaters in December of 1975. The comedy starred Wilder as Sherlock’s brother, Sigerson Holmes, Marty Feldman as Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker and Madeline Kahn as Jenny Hill. The … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ (1970)

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The movie version of Norton Juster’s classic children’s book, The Phantom Tollbooth, was directed by Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow and Dave Monahan and saw theatrical release in November, 1970. The film stars Butch Patrick (The Munsters, Lidsville) as Milo, a … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh’ (1979)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

“An astrological disco sports extravaganza!” For this week’s Trailer Tuesday we celebrate comic genius Jonathan Winters (who left us to our fates on April 12th). The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, a disco-fueled sports comedy, hit theaters in November of 1979. … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: Walter Matthau in ‘Kotch’ (1971)

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Kotch, the only film directed by Jack Lemmon, hit theaters in September of 1971. The movie stars Lemmon’s buddy, Walter Matthau as Joseph Kotcher, a retired salesman who befriends a pregnant teenager played by Deborah Winters. This charming comedic drama … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid’ (1973)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid rode into theaters just shy of 40-years-ago, in May of 1973. The film follows lawman Pat Garrett (James Coburn) who has been hired by cattle barons to take down his old friend, … Continue reading →

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