Monthly Archives: November 2010

I don’t care what you hear, Convoy is a “SKIP”

Convoy (1978) Director: Sam Peckinpah Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Burt Young, Ernest Borgnine and Seymour Cassel You may have read some of my other entries and realized by now that I am a total sucker for a film with … Continue reading

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A man came to Town – and hell came with him

Get Carter (1971) Director: Mike Hodges Stars: Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, John Osborne and Britt Ekland I’m not going to spend too much time on this title, but let me just say, this is my kind of movie.  In the … Continue reading

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A revelation that stands your entire existence on its head

Never Let Me Go (2010) Director: Mark Romanek Stars: Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, James Garfield, Sally Hawkins and Charlotte Rampling You’ll note that this film actually is to be released in theaters this week: today if anyone’s keeping track.  So, … Continue reading

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Did you follow what Johnny said? Neither did I!

Rock ‘n Rolla (2009) Director: Guy Ritchie Stars: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Strong, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy and Thandie Newton Ah, Guy Ritchie movies… if nothing else, he is one consistent film maker!  I’m not sure if you’ve caught … Continue reading

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A Thought Provoking Thriller

Law Abiding Citizen (2009) Dir: F. Gary Gray Stars: Gerard Butler, Jaime Foxx, Leslie Bibb and Colm Meany A good old pal of mine wanted a review on this particular title and I’m finally, finally getting to it – my … Continue reading

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Why I Love Film – Chapter Two

From Russia with Love (1963) Dir: Terence Young Stars: Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Robert Shaw and Pedro Armandariz As I discussed in my Stand by Me review, Bond films were always a nice halfway point between my Mom and I … Continue reading

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These have come up in discussion lately…

Seabiscuit (2003) Dir: Gary Ross Stars: Jeff Bridges, Tobey Maguire, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Cooper, Gary Stevens and William H. Macy So, I was chatting with my pal Ron a couple weeks ago and this film came up in discussion.  There’s … Continue reading

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Another first for ronhamprod.com – a “SKIP”

The Big Country (1958) Director: William Wyler Stars: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker and Charlton Heston So, I’m enjoying a nice meal on Sunday evening and I decide to start this “four star” behemoth I Tivo’d from TCM… I’m … Continue reading

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Three films in one update!

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) Dir: William Wyler     Stars: Henry Fonda, Harry Morgan, Dana Andrews and Anthony Quinn The International (2009) Dir: Tom Tykwer     Stars: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts and Bryan F. O’Byrne Thunderbolt & Lightfoot (1974) Dir: Michael Cimino     Stars: … Continue reading

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A little rom-com from Texas

Nadine (1987) Dir: Robert Benton Stars: Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger, Rip Torn Here is a fun little romantic comedy.  Concerning movies like Nadine, it’s important to manage your expectations: and this is not to say that Nadine isn’t an entertaining … Continue reading

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