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The Chase (1946)  is an offbeat, twisty thriller which tells the story of Chuck Scott, a down and out war veteran who’s drifting around Mia...

The Beatles are one of the best-loved, most influential bands in rock and roll history. It seems like every new generation embraces the...

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul - photo by John V Little Steven, aka Steven Van Zandt, is an iconic figure in the New Jersey ro...

Caddyshack was only a modest hit at the time of its original release, but it’s now considered a comedy classic. The R-rated movie about ...

The Rolling Stones: Photo by John V If the audience had any doubts about Mick Jagger's superhuman stamina before The Rolling Stones ...

Thrillers and horror films often provide an ample canvas for filmmakers to paint some unique cinematic moments. Some movies play wi...

Cover Image Courtesy Craft Recordings The toughest 1970s hero of them all wasn't James Bond, it was John Shaft, the baddest private ...