John V's Eclectic Avenue

A blog of reviews, thoughts & commentary on movies, music & books.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The History of James Bond at the Movies

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The words are instantly recognizable: "the name is Bond...James Bond." The character created by author Ian Fleming has been appear...
Sunday, November 15, 2020

Etzioni’s Exceptional “What’s The Mood”

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Rock and roll music can accomplish many things. At its best, it can thrill us, move us, teach us, uplift us, and allow us to be carried away...
Friday, November 6, 2020

Film Noir Flashback: 99 River Street

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Evelyn Keyes and John Payne Ernie Driscoll (John Payne) is a former prizefighter who was forced to quit the ring after a permanent inju...
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

An In-Depth Look At "Starting Over"

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There have been a plethora of books written about the life of John Lennon, covering his years as a member of The Beatles, as well as his wor...
Monday, October 19, 2020

Bly Manor: A Ghost Story & A Love Story

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Mike Flanagan has established himself as one of the top writer-directors currently working in the horror genre, thanks to such well-received...
Sunday, October 4, 2020

Retro Movie : The Parallax View

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The 1970s were the decade in which the conspiracy thriller movie came into its own. In the wake of the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Ro...
Monday, September 21, 2020

Retro Movie: Mr. Holland's "Fright Night"

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When people talk about their favorite vampire films of the 1980s,   The Lost Boys  tends to be the first one that pops up in a lot of discus...
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John V
I’m a life-long movies & music buff, as well as a voracious reader. I've always wanted to share my knowledge of & enthusiasm for film, music and books in written form. On this blog, you might read my musings on movies from the 1930s to the present, Japanese monster films, science-fiction and horror tales, noir thrillers, classic & current TV shows, music from a variety of genres, or books that I think are worth reading. Thanks for checking out Eclectic Avenue! You can also find my writing at www.culturesonar.com, an excellent arts & entertainment website, where I'm a regular contributor.
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