B-MOVIE OF THE MONTH - THE DEATH OF RITCHIE (TV 1977)

Looks like a lot of fun to me, I don't know. Seriously and for those that don't know, The Death Of Ritchie is one of the most iconic TV movies of the entire '70's decade. I was roughly 15 when it aired and i can tell you that both Robby Benson and teens taking drugs were very hot topics at the time. The film is based on a true story where a father who couldn't control his teen's behavior from drug abuse was forced to take the law into his own hands. The father here is good ole Ben Gazzara and he is at his Gazzara best with a ferocious intensity, his scenes with Benson as father and son a perfect chemistry. At the time more emphasis was on Benson as a model but his performance here is really amazing. Streams free on Tubi, Freevee, Roku and Plex, if this was being rated on the standard scale I would give it five stars, 'nuff said. 2.75 stars/2.75

Monday, June 14, 2021

LATER IN JUNE: TOMMY'S 10th ANNUAL "PICK-FIVE GREAT SUMMER MOVIES"

 
Kathleen Quinlan & Sam Elliot in 1976's Lifeguard

Six years with my Tommy's House Of Horrors blog and now four with B-Movie Gazette, this year marks the 10th anniversary for my great summer movies list. It's more of a gathering than a list per say but five movies that are summer themed and should be watched over the course of the summer. Looking forward to sharing this year's list with you all, TR

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