Author Archives: Douglas Barnett

About Douglas Barnett

A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Doug majored in History with a double minor in film studies and political science. He enjoys films of all types which range from the good, to the bad, to the excellent. His vast knowledge of film makes him the best at cocktail parties and in many social circles. Don't play him in the game scene it, unless you are willing to except defeat.

Monday Picks: ‘Horror Express’

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Happy New Year and welcome to another year of your favorite films here at Monday Picks. This week’s feature to ring in the New Year is the 1972 Spanish horror classic Horror Express a.k.a. Panic on the Trans-Siberian Express. The … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Scrooged’

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

Merry Christmas to all the fans of Monday Picks. This week’s pick in celebration of the holiday season is Scrooged. Richard Donner (The Omen, Superman I & II, Lethal Weapon series) directs this modern comedy version of Charles Dickens’ A … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Die Hard’

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday Pick is the John McTiernan holiday action classic Die Hard. It stars Bruce Willis as tough New York cop John McClane who arrives in Los Angeles during the Christmas holidays to reconcile with his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) who … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

Seasons greetings! This week’s pick is a comedy holiday classic from the successful National Lampoon’s Vacation series. Chevy Chase stars as Clark W. Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. This third installment of the series follows the Griswolds and Clark’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Night of the Comet’

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

In celebration of the holiday season, this week’s pick is the 1984 cult classic Night of the Comet written and directed by Thom Eberhardt. Night of the Comet is a terrific throwback to 1950’s horror and sci-fi with a unique … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘The Omega Man’ with Charlton Heston

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday pick is the Charlton Heston Sci-fi classic The Omega Man (1971) directed by Boris Sagal. The film co-stars Anthony Zerbe (Mathias), Rosalind Cash (Lisa), Paul Koslo (Dutch), and Eric Lanueville (Ritchie). The Omega Man was adapted from … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of turkey day this week’s Monday Pick is the John Hughes comedy road trip classic Plains, Trains, and Automobiles (1987), which stars Steve Martin and the late, great John Candy in one of his most lovable … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Alligator’

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday Pick is the classic “animals run amok” monster movie Alligator (1980). The film stars Academy Award nominee Robert Forster, Robin Riker, Michael Gazzo, and Henry Silva. Alligator is a well written, tongue in cheek horror film centered … Continue reading →

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