Category Archives: New Orleans

The romance of Brian De Palma

Posted on 13 September 2016 by Cavershamragu

The following revisit of a favourite film and director is offered for the Brian De Palma Blogathon being hosted by Ratnakar Sadasyula at his site, Seetimaar – Diary of a Movie Lover from 11 to 21 September to celebrate the great filmmaker’s birthday … Continue reading →

Posted in 'In praise of ...', Brian de Palma, Chicago, Cuba, Florida, France, Germany, Hollywood, Italy, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tuesday's Overlooked Film, Vietnam, Washington DC | 37 Comments

The Drowning Pool (1975) – Tuesday’s Overlooked Film

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Cavershamragu

Lew Archer, Ross Macdonald’s immortal private detective, had a name change when played by Paul Newman in Harper (1966). The movie was a hit so further attempts were made to transpose the character to the screen. The 1974 TV-Movie of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Book to Movie Challenge, New Orleans, Ross Macdonald | 47 Comments