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13 articles from 2009
Cinema Retro Reunites "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." Stars At The Players Club Dinner For Robert Vaughn
23 November 2009 11:54 AM, PST | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
The evening's surprise guest star David McCallum joins Robert Vaughn in acceding to Cinema Retro editor-in-chief Lee Pfeiffer's humorous demand that they sign his grade school Man From U.N.C.L.E. lunchbox. (Photo copyright: Tom Stroud)
By Lee Pfeiffer
Last evening, The Players club at Gramercy Park in New York City, in conjunction with Cinema Retro magazine, hosted a gala tribute dinner for member Robert Vaughn. The club dates back to 1888, when it was founded by actor Edwin Booth along with such luminaries as Mark Twain and General Sherman. The rich heritage continued with last evening's event. As Editor-in-Chief of Cinema Retro and a member of The Players, I had long wanted to hold an event in honor of Vaughn's career. Club Executive Director John Martello and I began planning the evening months ago, working around Vaughn's schedule for filming his hit TV series Hustle in England. »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
NCIS Round Table: "Power Down"
18 November 2009 10:19 AM, PST | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
TV Fanatic's review of "Power Down" touched on just how good last night's NCIS was because of the blackout, whereas so many other shows would have fallen short.
Below, our staff members break down the latest episode of TV's #1 show in further detail in an NCIS Round Table discussion. Here's what our panel had to say ...
1. What was your favorite NCIS quote from the episode?
The Barnacle: Tough call! Either Abby's "joke" that she admitted was only funny if you have a PhD in chemistry, or Gibbs' nonchalant "Book 'em, Da-Nozzo" after Tony had been annoying everyone with outdated TV show reference all night.
Dr. Shepherd: I'm going to go with all the NCIS quotes Gibbs does not produce even when he's directly spoken to. This must have happened 5-6 times last night. Gibbs is a man who does not utter a word unless he deems it directly necessary for survival. »
- steve@iscribelimited.com (Dr. Shepherd)
'NCIS' Recap: Getting Boats Out of Basements, Bullets on Bullets, and In-Law's
3 November 2009 4:25 PM, PST | buddytv.com | See recent BuddyTV news »
Of course the focal point of tonight's NCIS is Gibbs' (Mark Harmon) returning mentor Mike Franks (Muse Watson). Even Ducky (David McCallum), who is normally nice and all, says he isn't comfortable with the "psychological make-up" of Franks and thinks he's lying. At first we thought it was something horrible, but later on, Ducky turns out to be right, and he is indeed lying, but the intention is something else, something we didn't quite foresee.
Somehow, Gibbs' boat was found with two dead bodies, and according to evidence, the bodies have been dead for at least three days, the bodies may have been dragged to the boat, and there are bullets lodged on bullets. So there's another shooter? The people dragged into the accident include: the head of a private military company where the two worked for and possibly Mike or even Vance.
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- editor@buddytv.com
"The Man From U.N.C.L.E." Premiered 45 Years Ago Tonight
22 September 2009 2:42 PM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
Cinema Retro writer Craig Henderson reminds us that The Man From U.N.C.L.E. premiered 45 years ago tonight- a fact sure to send baby boomers into the depths of depression as they cry in futility, "It couldn't have been that long ago!" Indeed, it was. The show debuted to mediocre reviews and dismal ratings, but as young people caught on to how hip it was, word spread quickly and the show became a major hit, running for four seasons. It would have run longer, but NBC foolishly chose to keep moving its night and time slot, putting it against powerhouse favorites on other networks. Still, the show has had a remarkable legacy considering it has not been widely seen in re-runs in recent years. A tip of the green hat (inside joke for fans of the show) to Craig Henderson for his remarkable issue-by-issue coverage of the feature films derived from two-part »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
DVD Giveaway: NCIS Season Six
19 August 2009 9:27 PM, PDT | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
NCIS faithful have been patiently waiting all summer for CBS to deliver the complete sixth season on DVD. On August 25 that time has arrived and we have five of the hot sets up for grabs in this daily entry contest. For a chance to win NCIS: Season 6 on DVD, send in the completed entry form below. You are encouraged to return any or every day the contest is running to enter again and up the odds of winning with each entry. NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, formerly led this troupe of colorful personalities. Gibbs, »
"Hell Drivers" At Film Forum New York August 21
17 August 2009 2:59 PM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
The terrific cult film Hell Drivers (1957) will be screened at New York's Film Forum this Friday, August 21 as part of the theater's Brit Noir series. The movie stars Stanley Baker, Patrick McGoohan, Peggy Cummings, Herbert Lom and future super spies Sean Connery and David McCallum. Cy Endfield directed. The movie is being shown on a double bill with John Guillerman's Never Let Go (1960) a crime drama with Richard Todd, Adam Faith and Peter Sellers in a dramatic role. For details click hereTo watch the Hell Drivers trailer click here »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Film Forum In New York City Launches Major "Brit Noir" Festival August 7-september 3
27 July 2009 3:39 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
If you want to know where Cinema Retro's New York area staffers will be hanging out between August 7 and September 3, just go to the legendary Film Forum Theatre where a Brit Noir film festival will be taking place. The Film Forum will be presenting 44 films, many of which are rarely, if ever, seen on the big screen in America. Among the gems: Hell is a City, Seven Days to Noon, They Drive by Night, Victim, Corridor of Mirrors (director Terence Young's first film), and our personal favorite, the superb Hell Drivers which featured the likes of young up-and-comers Stanley Baker, Patrick McGoohan, Sean Connery and David McCallum. As if that wasn't enough, the festival is also featuring a tribute to James Mason. Click here for details. »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Rare Movie Alert! Man From U.N.C.L.E. And Herman's Hermits Double Features On Turner Classic Movies Tomorrow
8 July 2009 4:33 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
Turner Classic Movies (North America) will present back-to-back showings of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. feature films To Trap a Spy and The Spy With My Face starring Robert Vaughn and David McCallum tomorrow (Thursday) morning beginning at 6:00 Am (Est). The two films were released in 1966 by MGM as a double feature that scored tremendous box-office success internationally. Following the U.N.C.L.E. films, TCM will show a Herman's Hermits double feature comprising of Hold On! and Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter. Doesn't get any better than this for retro movie lovers- and remember TCM is now being broadcast on a separate channel in Hi Def- so check your cable guides. »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
TV Pathologist McCallum Performed Real Autopsies.
29 June 2009 4:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actor David McCallum prepared for his role as a pathologist in TV show NCIS, but cutting up real dead bodies.
The Scottish Man Fom U.N.C.L.E star insisted on learning how to perform actual autopsies before portraying medical examiner Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard in the hit show.
He reveals, "I've actually performed four autopsies. You can't talk about aortic stenosis unless you know what it is and what a failed heart valve looks like.
"At first I went and watched the autopsies through the glass window.
"Then I went to specific autopsies to find out why a particular person died and talked to the coroner about it. Then, I decided it was time to do an autopsy with a pathologist." »
Say "U.N.C.L.E" - Cinema Retro Contributors David McCallum And Joe Sirola Reunited
2 June 2009 10:13 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
The best of enemies: Joe Sirola and David McCallum in The Napoleon's Tomb Affair episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. By Lee Pfeiffer
Regular readers of Cinema Retro magazine know about actor Joe Sirola's remarkable career through his periodic columns for our publication. In addition to appearing in hundreds of movies, plays and TV series, Joe is also the toast of the town in New York City, due to his exclusive annual party to celebrate the blooming of his rose garden in his penthouse garden just off Central Park. Joe's been throwing these parties for decades, and in doing some research on an article, I came across a New York Daily News society column from 1967 that touted the party as the social event of the month! The tradition is in good form, as evidenced by Joe's latest soiree, which took place last week.As usual, the weather was superb, »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Review: "The Return Of The Man From U.N.C.L.E." Hits DVD
2 May 2009 3:06 PM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
By Lee Pfeiffer
Paramount Home Video has released a DVD edition of the 1983 TV movie Return of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. starring Robert Vaughn and David McCallum reprising their legendary roles that they had last performed in 1968 when the original show was canceled after a four-season run. The release is most welcome, though it's bare bones treatment virtually cries out for some bonus extras. Paramount apparently didn't want to capitalize on the recent Warner Home Video mega set of the TV series by having Vaughn and McCallum contribute to this edition. However, they could have easily have obtained the services of the one of the many U.N.C.L.E. scholars to discuss the TV movie on a commentary track. Nonetheless, the film is as interesting as it is controversial. Casual fans of the show always enjoyed the reunion broadcast, but hardcore U.N.C.L.E. fans always »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
"The Great Escape" On The Big Screen This Weekend - Redford Theatre, Detroit
16 April 2009 1:53 PM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
The old-time movie palace The Redford Theatre in Detroit will present a big screen showing of The Great Escape this weekend, April 17-18. Not only will you get to revel in seeing one of the great screen casts, but the admission is only $4. The film stars Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and David McCallum - and composer Elmer Bernstein should get equal billing for his magnificent score. For details click here »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Preview of 'NCIS' 6.13: Broken Bird
6 January 2009 11:51 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
One of the team members takes the fall in the next episode of "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service". In "Broken Bird", Ducky (David McCallum) will be stabbed at a crime scene, leading to a revelation of his disturbing past that occurred more than 30 years before.
After Ducky is attacked while on duty, the NCIS team must delve into his clandestine past and they uncover a horrible truth about him. He was accused as a war criminal, torturing and killing citizen of Afghanistan.
This episode has been hinted back in November 2008. Executive Producer Shane Brennan said then, "David puts in an astonishingly powerful and moving performance in this episode. It's a story I first talked about with David almost two years ago. It's been a long time coming, but well worth the wait."
"Broken Bird" airs on CBS on January 13 at 8/7c.
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- AceShowbiz.com
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