Cinema Retro Issue #52 (2022)
Highlights of this issue include:
- "The Sand Pebbles"- James Sherlock explores the trials and
tribulations behind the filming of Robert Wise's epic film which gained
Steve McQueen his only Oscar nomination.
- "Dr. Syn: Alias the Scarecrow"- Dave Worrall's in-depth
history of the character in film and literature, concentrating on the
evolution of the Walt Disney three-part TV episodes starring Patrick
McGoohan which would later emerge as a feature film.
- "Tarzan's Greatest Adventure"- Nick Anez argues it's the best
Tarzan film ever and his analysis might convince you to agree with him.
Gordon Scott starred as the King of the Jungle and the gang of villains
included young Sean Connery.
- "The Pink Panther"- John LeMay presents the fascinating history behind the first film to showcase Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.
- "The Golden Lady"- Tim Greaves shines the spotlight on the
little-seen and little-remembered spy flick that featured a female James
Bond-type character- with Desmond Llewelyn in the supporting cast!
- "The Bad News Bears"- Robert Leese celebrates the hit comedy with the unlikely teaming of Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal
- "The Crimson Kimono"- Lee Pfeiffer covers director Sam Fuller's controversial and underrated crime thriller that was packed with racial conflicts.
- Plus regular columns by Raymond Benson, Gareth Owen, Darren Allison and Brian Hannan.