# peter cushing (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover peter cushing. Page: Feed: --- ## [“Dig Your Own Grave” and Movie Tropes](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/08/15/dig-your-own-grave/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dig-your-own-grave) _2026-08-15 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ Dig Your Own Grave is a comedy short release 6 March 2019 at the Sarasota Film Festival, followed a week later at the Riverrun Film Festival. Greg Kindra produced it. Kirk Larsen directed and co-wrote it. And it stars Amos Vernon and Henry Zebrowski. Vernon co-wrote the script. It’s one of a surprising number of \[…\] The post “Dig Your Own Grave” and Movie Tropes appeared first on Psychotronic… ## [The Cross and the Switchblade](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/04/cross-switchblade-film-review.html) _2026-08-10 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Boone as David Wilkerson. Based on the 1963 autobiography, The Cross and the Switchblade (1970) tells the true story of David Wilkerson (Pat Boone), a small-town Pennsylvania pastor who moves to New York City to minister to gang members and drug addicts amidst the violent, crime-ridden streets of the late 1960s. Facing intense hostility, Wilkerson attempts to bring a message of hope to rival… ## [“Curve” and Pure Horror](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/08/08/curve/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=curve) _2026-08-08 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ When I talk about “pure horror,” I’m talking about horror that includes nothing else. It is pure terror. Think of the final sequence of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as Sally runs from Leatherface as he waves his chainsaw. The context doesn’t matter. It just is horrific. But I don’t think a feature film could \[…\] The post “Curve” and Pure Horror appeared first on Psychotronic Review . ## [Christian Nationalism and Antisemitism in “The War of the Worlds”](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/08/01/war-of-the-worlds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=war-of-the-worlds) _2026-08-01 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ The War of the Worlds (1953) is a great film. The story is engaging from start to finish and it looks great — especially the special effects. Gene Barry and Ann Robinson make a nice couple and have great chemistry. There are even politics in the film that I quite like. The politicians, military leaders, \[…\] The post Christian Nationalism and Antisemitism in “The War of the Worlds” appeared first… ## [Memories of a Boys' School Headmaster](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/04/goodbye-mr-chips-1939-film-review.html) _2026-07-27 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Robert Donat as Chips. Based on James Hilton's novella, Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) follows the life of Mr. Charles Chipping (Robert Donat), a shy and somewhat rigid Latin teacher at the English boys’ school Brookfield. Early in his career, he struggles to connect with students and colleagues, remaining an unremarkable figure—until a chance meeting changes everything. While on holiday in the Alps,… ## [“Plastic Bones” and the Power of a Good Idea](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/07/25/plastic-bones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plastic-bones) _2026-07-25 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ “Plastic Bones” is a short film by comedian/actor Simon Gissler. He’s apparently one of the many talented artists struggling down in the Los Angeles area. I really don’t know much about him. He has a handful of credits on IMDb. And his bio on the Hollywood Fringe website says that he makes “high concept comedy \[…\] The post “Plastic Bones” and the Power of a Good Idea appeared first on Psychotronic… ## [We Describe the Movie...You Name It!](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/06/describe-movie-game.html) _2026-07-13 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ We have described the 15 movies below in one sentence. Your task is simple: Name the movie! As always, please answer no more than three questions per day so more people can play and have fun. Try not to research your answers as it'd be pretty easy to google the plot and get a film's title. Note that all these movies are connected...and it's a pretty obvious connection. 1. A troubled con artist… ## [Singers Make Movies: Connie Francis and Donna Summer](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/06/boys-meet-girls-thank-god-friday.html) _2026-06-29 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Connie Francis & Harve Presnell. When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965). What possessed a Hollywood producer to pitch a 1960s update of the George and Ira Gershwin stage musical Girl Crazy starring Connie Francis, Liberace, Louis Armstrong, Herman's Hermits, and Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs? We may never know. But shockingly, the movie was made and now we can experience When the Boys Meet the Girls .… ## [Newlywed Problems Abound in "The Family Way"](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/04/family-way-1966-film-review.html) _2026-06-15 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett. These days, The Family Way (1966) is best-known for featuring one of Hayley Mills' first grown-up roles and a music score by Paul McCartney. Viewers expecting a song-laden soundtrack by McCartney will be disappointed. It's a pretty pedestrian instrumental score, to be honest, though notable because Paul did it while still a Beatle. On the other hand, Hayley Mills… ## [Stanley Baker Takes Command in Yesterday's Enemy](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/04/yesterdays-enemy-film-review.html) _2026-06-01 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Stanley Baker as Captain Langford. Set during the Burma Campaign of World War II, Yesterday’s Enemy (1959) follows a small, exhausted remnant of a British Army brigade struggling to escape through the jungle after being cut off by advancing Japanese forces. Led by the hard-edged Captain Alan Langford (Stanley Baker), the group stumbles upon a village held by the Japanese and seizes control after a… ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1yIreO5hAaqZ) _2026-06-01 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Denholm Elliott and Anthology Films](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/05/31/denholm-elliott/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=denholm-elliott) _2026-05-31 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ Denholm Elliott was born on 31 May 1922. He was more what we consider a serious British actor. Had he lived longer, he certainly would have starred in Hot Fuzz and the Harry Potter films. Today, people remember him best for the Merchant-Ivory film A Room with a View. In it, he plays the sweet \[…\] The post Denholm Elliott and Anthology Films appeared first on Psychotronic Review . ## [Michael J Pollard and His One Starring Role](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/05/30/michael-j-pollard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=michael-j-pollard) _2026-05-30 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ Michael J Pollard was born on 30 May 1939 in beautiful Passaic, New Jersey. He died at the age of 80 in 2019 in equally beautiful Los Angeles, California. Pollard is a great actor and he has been in a lot of great films. I will get to that shortly. But there is one role \[…\] The post Michael J Pollard and His One Starring Role appeared first on Psychotronic Review . ## [Dolls, Horror, and the Search for Justice](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/05/29/dolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dolls) _2026-05-29 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ Empire Pictures released Dolls throughout the United States on 29 May 1987. It was the third of the Brian Yuzna and Stuart Gordon films. The first, of course, was Re-Animator. Then they made From Beyond. Both of those films were loosely based on HP Lovecraft short stories, although the latter at least maintains the tone. \[…\] The post Dolls, Horror, and the Search for Justice appeared first on… ## [“Visiting Hours” and the Hospital Slasher](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/05/28/visiting-hours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visiting-hours) _2026-05-28 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ 20th Century Fox released Visiting Hours in the United States on 28 May 1982. Astral Films released it in Canada the week before. Normally, I would have picked the earlier date, given that it was a Canadian production. But today is such a terrible day for anniversaries! So I’m putting it here. The year 1981 \[…\] The post “Visiting Hours” and the Hospital Slasher appeared first on Psychotronic… ## [Happy Birthday Vincent Price and Christopher Lee](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/05/27/vincent-price-christopher-lee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vincent-price-christopher-lee) _2026-05-27 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ Today, 27 May, is the birthday of Vincent Price (1911) and Christopher Lee (1922). What’s more, Peter Cushing was born on 26 May 1913. Three titans of horror. Three excellent actors. Three tall men. All born around the same date. I guess they were also all friends, although it’s very hard to tell when it \[…\] The post Happy Birthday Vincent Price and Christopher Lee appeared first on Psychotronic… ## [Peter Cushing, Hammer, and Amicus](https://psychotronicreview.com/2026/05/26/peter-cushing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peter-cushing) _2026-05-26 · Frank Moraes · Psychotronic Review_ Peter Cushing was born on 26 May 1913. For most people, he is Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars. He brings gravitas to a thankless role. Who else to end Darth Vader’s choking trick? A lesser actor couldn’t pull it off — especially at his age and gauntness. Although English, Cushing started his film career \[…\] The post Peter Cushing, Hammer, and Amicus appeared first on Psychotronic Review . ## [Richard Greene Rides Again as Robin Hood](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/04/sword-sherwood-forest.html) _2026-05-20 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Richard Greene as Robin Hood. Sandwiched between The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) and A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967), Hammer Films produced Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960). This action opus about the legendary English outlaw stands out for one big reason: It stars Richard Greene, famous for playing the title role in The Adventures of Robin Hood TV series. As all Robin Hood fans know, that's… ## [How You Can Celebrate National Classic Movie Day](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/05/national-classic-movie-day-2026.html) _2026-05-04 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ We love classic cinema throughout the year, but Saturday, May 16th, is a special opportunity to share that love with others. It's the 12th annual National Classic Movie Day! Here are 12 ways that you can celebrate this wonderful day: Host a Watch Party : Gather friends or family to watch a favorite classic film. You can make it special by creating a "theatrical" atmosphere with dim lighting, cozy… ## [Pat Boone and Shirley Jones Find April Love](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/04/april-love-film-review.html) _2026-04-20 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Pat Boone. Pat Boone as a bad boy? Well, he doesn't really play a bad boy in April Love (1957), but his character Nick is sentenced to probation after being arrested for joyriding in Chicago. To keep him out of trouble, his mother sends Nick to his uncle's rural Kentucky farm. Aunt Henrietta welcomes him, but Uncle Jed (Arthur O'Connell) isn't so sure about the big city troublemaker. Nick feels… ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AfksPmPYmFyz) _2026-04-20 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Devotion: A Biographical Misfire](https://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2026/01/devotion-1946-film-review.html) _2026-04-06 · Rick29 · Classic Film and TV Café_ Ida Lupino as Emily Bronte. With a top-flight cast, rich source material, and high production values, Devotion (1946) has all the makings of a classic film biography of the Bronte sisters. And yet, when "The End" finally flashed on the screen, all I could do was ponder how things went so terribly wrong. It's not a dreadful movie, mind you--but it's inaccurate, inconsiderate, and empty. The…