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Obituary: Robert Redford Dead At The Age Of 89

Robert Redford has died at the age of 89. He was a movie star – an icon. Normally, I write these obituary pieces by charting the person’s life and their career – you know the score. But this time, I’m not going to. Redford was a [...]

September 16, 2025

Uncovering Curiosities: Peter Yates’ THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE

Director Peter Yates’ 1973 film, The Friends Of Eddie Coyle is the type of movie that perfectly sums up the 1970s on a cinematic level. Robert Mitchum plays the titular Eddie Coyle, an ageing low level crook caught-up in a Boston gun-running [...]

July 21, 2021

George Segal Dies Aged 87

The great George Segal has passed away at the age of 87. The cause of death is being reported as complications from heart bypass surgery. Segal was one of those actors who was a joy to watch on screen, who lit it up as soon as they appeared – [...]

March 24, 2021

Blu-ray Review: Robert Mitchum Takes The Lead In Crime Drama THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE

The Friends Of Eddie Coyle (1973) is the type of ‘70s movie that perfectly sums up the decade on a cinematic level. Robert Mitchum plays the titular Eddie Coyle, an ageing low level crook caught-up in a Boston gun-running racket. Eddie is eager to [...]

February 7, 2016