Post Tagged with: "Charlton Heston"

by / on January 15, 2013 at 10:14 am / in News

MGM PLANNING BEN-HUR REMAKE

MGM is moving forward with a remake of the classic 1959 film Ben-Hur, which of course starred Charlton Heston. The story, which has also been adapted to the stage since the classic film’s release, follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince [...]

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by / on May 17, 2012 at 3:00 pm / in Classic Reviews, Reviews

CLASSIC COLUMB: BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970)

“Mr. Taylor, Mr. Brent, we are a peaceful people. We don’t kill our enemies. We get our enemies to kill each other.” Introduction The end of Planet of the Apes may give the impression of a further story. But, if [...]

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by / on June 2, 2011 at 7:43 am / in Classic Reviews, Reviews

CLASSIC COLUMB: TOUCH OF EVIL (1958)

Film Noir Classic? Film Noir is always touted as one of film-lovers favourite genres. The deep shadows and sharp light beams that litter the screen provide a moody and classy atmosphere. Ironically, having written a post recently about having an anti-genre preference, [...]

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