Author Archives: Paul Gaita

About Paul Gaita

Paul Gaita lives in Sherman Oaks, California with his lovely wife and daughter. He has written for The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, Variety and Merry Jane, among many other publications, and was a home video reviewer for Amazon.com from 1998 to 2014. He has also interviewed countless entertainment figures, but his favorites remain Elmore Leonard, Ray Bradbury, and George Newall, who created both "Schoolhouse Rock" and the Hai Karate aftershave commercials. He once shared a Thanksgiving dinner with celebrity astrologer Joyce Jillson and regrettably, still owes the late character actor Charles Napier a dollar.

Movies Till Dawn: This Is Also Not a Dream

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Abigail” * (2024, Universal Home … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Life During Wartime

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Catching Fire: The Anita Pallenberg … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Mood Pieces

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “The Boy and the Heron” … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: This is Not a Dream

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Crocodile” (1979, Synapse Films) Atomic … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Complicated Individuals

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Narc” * (2002, Arrow Video) … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Some Kind of Love 2

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Lost Angel: The Genius of … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Monsters Lead Such Interesting Lives

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Cemetery Man” * (1994, Severin … Continue reading →

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Pause. Do: Beckett, Justice and “Happy Days” – A Conversation with Actress Monica Horan

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Paul Gaita

On Saturday, June 8, the Independent Shakespeare Company in Atwater Village will feature the final performance (to date) of a remarkable production of Samuel Beckett’s 1961 two-act play “Happy Days.” The production, which is part of the 2024 Samuel Beckett … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Tough Guys

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “Rolling Thunder” * (1977, Shout … Continue reading →

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Movies Till Dawn: Some Kind of Love

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Paul Gaita

* indicates that this title is also available to rent, stream, or purchase on various platforms. Please note that streaming options may differ from these home video presentations in terms of visuals, supplemental features, etc. “True Love” (1989, Kino Lorber) … Continue reading →

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