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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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Rad Ads: Billboard (March, 1978)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

Rad Ad time! Let’s dive into the March 18, 1978 issue of Billboard magazine and scope out some delectable, music-related advertisements. This issue featured a 20-year anniversary salute to the Country Music Awards (CMAs) and the artist sitting at the … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: Walter Matthau is ‘Charley Varrick’

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Charley Varrick, director Don Siegel’s follow-up to Dirty Harry, released in October of 1973. The film stars Walter Matthau as the bank-robbing anti-hero of the title, Andrew Robinson (the Scorpio Killer from Dirty Harry) as his edgy partner and Joe … Continue reading →

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Rupert Pupkin Speaks: Film favorites of 1974

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Bob Freelander (@bobfreelander), who runs the Rupert Pupkin Speaks Web Site, is selecting years and listing out his favorite films. Currently on dock is 1974 and 26 international movie posters are on display. Check out a few below and hop … Continue reading →

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