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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Body Heat (1981): Kathleen Turner

Written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan (in his directorial debut), Body Heat (1981) in an homage Neo-Noir that was heavily influenced by Double Indemnity (1944) and Out of the Past (1947). The story concerns a lawyer who gets involved in a sordid affair with a beautiful and wealthy married woman, and the subsequent plan that develops to kill her husband. The Film Noir feel and references are spot-on and the sensuality is palpable. Kathleen Turner is vibrant in a star-making role. William Hurt is excellent as the object of her love-games. The supporting cast is great as well, including Ted Danson, Mickey Rourke and Richard Crenna.

Body Heat. 1981: Kathleen Turner

Body Heat. 1981: Kathleen Turner and William Hurt

"Body Heat"- movie trailer

Sunday, December 28, 2014

The Jewel of the Nile (1985): Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Adventure

Directed by Lewis Teague, The Jewel of the Nile (1985) sprung off the success of Romancing the Stone. The sequel story takes place six months after the first, with the happy couple attempting to rescue a "jewel" from an evil dictator in Africa… but the prize is not what it seems. Entertaining and adventurous, the action runs nonstop. Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner maintain their good chemistry. Danny DeVito reprises his role as well.

Kathleen Turner: The Jewel of the Nile

: The Jewel of the Nile

Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito: The Jewel of the Nile

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner: The Jewel of the Nile

Kathleen Turner: The Jewel of the Nile

: The Jewel of the Nile

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner: The Jewel of the Nile

Kathleen Turner: The Jewel of the Nile

"The Jewel of the Nile"- movie trailer

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Romancing the Stone (1984): Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Treasure

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Romancing the Stone (1984) inevitably drew some unfair critical comparisons to Raiders of the Lost Ark, but the film stands on it's own and ranks amongst the best films of 1984. The story concerns a romance novelist, who travels to Colombia to deliver a treasure map to the abductors of her sister… along the way, she meets an adventurer who convinces her that they should go after the treasure on their own. Full of action and genuine comedic moments, the film is enjoyable throughout. Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner have good chemistry in the lead roles. Danny DeVito costars.