He left because he didn't like the filming conditions, specifically the midges.

Good God, I thought I was the only person who remembered Loose Shoes. I don't think it was all that bad for a film named after an Earl Butz quote.

Don't forget Class Of 1999, Craig. If you haven't seen it yet, I think it might be up your street.

There's a story from around that time about Marvin going missing in Vegas, then turning up three days later wearing a bloodied dressing gown, carrying a gun and with no memory of what happened in the interim.

Well at least Beautiful Creatures belly flopped. There are still some small crumbs of comfort in this world.

That's a great tale about Michael Elphick, @avclub-501c54d131c3b93043a744af0c259c58:disqus . I once went for a drink with him and, believe me, that bottle of scotch would have lasted him an hour, maximum.

Great to see all the Lee Marvin love on here. He did a run of films in the '70's, every one a stinker, with a parade of British alcoholics -Burton, Reed and Shaw. Shaw was so drunk on Avalanche Express his voice had to be dubbed. Those must have been wild movies to work on.

Yeah, but which one?

Brazen hussies!

That was my first thought too. But I guess a lady on a first date can't really whip out a ruler and enquire of her potential paramour if he wouldn't mind getting his old feller out.

How can I give you a qualification when you've wished me a good day, Sir? How, Sir? Hmmph. Good day to you, Sir!

You and your friends are idiots.

Come on, this has to be fake. Surely not even Franco can be this dumb.

And I'm the sheriff.

Oh totally, Hal Needham immediately springs to mind. But I hoped Armstrong would have a bit more class.

That awful Left Behind poster suggests that its director is the great Vic Armstrong. I expect Nic Cage to accept any old shit he's offered, but this news genuinely saddens me.

If Elements and Things is your bag I'd suggest Continued, which also has Rainy Night In Georgia and I Thought I Knew You Well. I'd also recommend Tony Joe which contains Stud Spider http://www.youtube.com/watc… and Tony Joe White.

Those saintly folks over at Soul Jazz have recently released Delta Swamp Rock Vol. 1 and 2. They're both worth a listen if Country Funk pricks your interest. Lots of Bobbie Gentry, Tony Joe White and the like.

@juanito:disqus would like a word with you…

Mrs knuckles agreed to take my name at the altar. She has also gifted me with five delightful children.