Tyler Sage lives in Los Angeles and works in the film industry. You can find his other work at tylersage.substack.com. His novel "The Committers" is available on Amazon.
Tyler Sage
![50 Years Ago: Temptations Hit No. 1 With Old-School ‘Just My Imagination’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2021/04/temps.jpg?w=980&q=75)
50 Years Ago: Temptations Hit No. 1 With Old-School ‘Just My Imagination’
Song scored an old-school chart-topper for a group at the edge of dissolution.
![50 Years Ago: The Last Cigarette Ad Appears on Television](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2021/01/LastCigaretteAd.jpg?w=980&q=75)
50 Years Ago: The Last Cigarette Ad Appears on Television
The end of televised cigarette ads changed everything from the entertainment industry to advertising itself.
![40 Years Ago: ‘Altered States’ Serves as a Portal to the ’80s](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/12/Altered-States-Warner-Bros.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: ‘Altered States’ Serves as a Portal to the ’80s
Ken Russell's direction and Paddy Chayefsky's script combine for almost-great things.
![40 Years Ago: ‘Flash Gordon’ Blends Camp, Rock Into Space Opera](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/12/Flash-Gordon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: ‘Flash Gordon’ Blends Camp, Rock Into Space Opera
A soundtrack by Queen and stunning visuals make for an unforgettable masterpiece.
![50 Years Ago: ‘Doonesbury’ Adds Political Satire to Daily Comics](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/10/Doonesbury.jpg?w=980&q=75)
50 Years Ago: ‘Doonesbury’ Adds Political Satire to Daily Comics
Gary Trudeau's strip paved new ground for political commentary.
![40 Years Ago: Goldie Hawn’s Charm Saves ‘Private Benjamin’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/10/private-benjamin.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: Goldie Hawn’s Charm Saves ‘Private Benjamin’
Actress's comedic chops rescued what could otherwise have been a disastrous movie.
![How James Bond’s ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ Eerily Predicted the Future](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/09/12512900_f1024.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How James Bond’s ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ Eerily Predicted the Future
With its focus on technological dystopia, 007's 1997 film feels like it could have been made yesterday.
![How ‘Smokey and the Bandit II’ Tackled Its Star’s Fading Career](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/08/Sbandit2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How ‘Smokey and the Bandit II’ Tackled Its Star’s Fading Career
Sequel was a self-aware meta-commentary on Burt Reynolds' time as a leading man coming to an end.
![45 Years Ago: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Blends Sexuality and Rock](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/08/Rocky-Horror-featured.jpg?w=980&q=75)
45 Years Ago: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Blends Sexuality and Rock
Richard O'Brien's musical has mounted the longest continual run in film history.
![40 Years Ago: ‘Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie’ Fires Up Another Hit](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/07/GettyImages-465718270.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: ‘Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie’ Fires Up Another Hit
'Up in Smoke' follow-up continues drug-addled silliness - but even more drug-addled and silly.