Retro-Musings: 1971’s “They Might Be Giants” tilts at windmills with a charm offensive…

******SPOILERS AFOOT!****** The late George C Scott (1927-1999) was one of my favorite actors.  Lately, I’ve had the chance to revisit a few of his less popular (but no less interesting) films, thanks to Kino Lorber Video and their eclectic selection of Blu-Rays.  Having recently taken a look at 1973’s “The Day of the Dolphin”…

Musings for Halloween: “The Changeling” (1980)…

*****SPOOKY SPOILERS AHEAD!***** Many years ago, I remember seeing a trailer for a then-new horror movie coming out which featured George C. Scott (“Patton” “A Christmas Carol”) living in an apparently haunted house. The one thing that made me nearly wet my seat was the sight of an antique wheelchair, shrouded in cobwebs and sans…