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, May 30, 2022

STARTS THIS WEEKEND - TOMMY'S 11th ANNUAL PICK-FIVE SUMMER MOVIES - THIS YEAR'S LIST IS A DOOSIE

 
Greetings All - That time of the year has come again and this year's list has several brand new additions along with a couple of ole reliable stalwarts. As usual not a list of five best summer movies but five suggestions and ones that I'm hot on this year. Also for the first time I will have an "honorable mention" entry in effect making it a pick-six list this year. Very glad you're along with us, have a great summer! T

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