Finally found a copy of the much anticipated CINEMA RETRO #33!!!
As you can see from the nifty Robert Vaughn cover, this issue focuses on John Guillermin's 1969 WWII epic, "The Bridge at Remagen", in a sprawling first-part retrospective by Steven Jay Rubin. The article presents many interesting tidbits on the film's development, including insight on Rod Serling's contributing draft.
And in sticking to Guillermin's work, the second half of Ray Morton's overview on "King Kong '76" (aka, "Dino Kong") is included. Its inclusion is most appreciated, considering the remake is heading toward its fortieth anniversary. (My, how time does fly!)
As a bonus for adventure fans, Issue #33 also offers an interview with Sir Roger Moore, where he shares some fond words on fellow Bond actors, Sean Connery and Daniel Craig.
Once more, CINEMA RETRO does an admirable job paying tribute to films of the '60s and '70s. Get your issue now at your local Barnes and Noble.
I want to give a nod to the latest issue of Cinema Retro. Alas, it's been hit-and-miss with my catching past issues, but I lucked out and found #32, Vol 11: a treat for any Dino De Laurentiis fan.
It includes in-depth articles on two Dino productions: "King Kong '76", by Ray Morton (author of the book, "King Kong: The History of an Icon..."), and "Orca: the Killer Whale", by Ernie Magnotta.
Morton's Kong segment presents an honest, thorough assessment of John Guillermin's controversial remake, detailing how the epic retelling came to be and how ill-fated, competing projects helped shape it. (Part II will follow in Issue #33, dipping deeper into the actual filming.)
Magnotta's Orca review offers a refreshing view at what some of us consider the best of the "Jaws" inspirations. Sure, Joe Dante's "Piranha" may get loads of deserving accolades, but when it comes to poignancy and depth of character, Michael Anderson's adventure knocks it out of the park. Besides, the movie gives us one of Richard Harris' finest performances.
The issue also includes a look at Tom Gries' "100 Rifles", written by contributor Howard Hughes, which features several, stunning Raquel Welch stills, plus many other fascinating perspectives on films from the '60s/'70s.
Grab a copy while you can at your local Barnes & Noble.
