Author Archives
I love great food, interesting books, fascinating travel, outrageous movies, and bacon, especially when it sits on top of a great cheeseburger!
I work in entertainment - and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists - that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, "everyone eats!"
-
aisle of shame. — I didn’t have my glasses on….
meet the proud shoppers of aldi’s ‘aisle of shame.’ this aisle has its own subculture and fan club. (the ‘caw’ sound you may hear is one fan calling to another) The “Aisle of Shame” is the unofficial name Aldi enthusiasts… Read More ›
-
“Sunday Songs” In The Key Of “G!” Beatles! Blur! Genesis! Hall & Oates And More!
Paul McCartney Tosses Off A “G” Gem! Just a guy at a piano, but what came from the mind of Paul McCartney was genius and a great way to begin my “Songs For Sunday” – with a varied look at… Read More ›
-
6 Classic Western Trailers For January 8th, 2022 — Through the Shattered Lens
Since this week started with Sergio Leone’s birthday, it only seems appropriate that today’s edition of Lisa Marie’s Favorite Grindhouse Trailers should be dedicated to the Western. Here are 6 classic Spaghetti western trailers! The Good, the Bad, and the… Read More ›
-
RIP Sidney Poitier…A Tribute To A Groundbreaking Actor And Activist…
RIP Sidney Poitier… Sad news from the world of entertainment… as news outlets are reporting today: “The trailblazing Actor who made history in 1964 when he became the first Black performer to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, for… Read More ›
-
The World’s Worst Album Covers! Celebrating Horrible Vinyl Cover Art – Plus Some Good Songs Too!
Who Wants To Buy This Album?!?!? No reason to waste time: with the beginning of 2022 resembling a dumpster fire at best, here’s an article about the world’s worst album covers – and what better way to jump right in… Read More ›
-
My “52 In ’22” Recipe Challenge Is Underway! A Classic La Belle Sole Recipe From Vincent Price!
52 Weeks! 52 Recipes! One Delicious Year! I shared this photo on New Year’s Day – I have challenged myself to cook a new recipe each week – that I make from scratch, each one from my cookbook library: one… Read More ›
-
Caviar On Deviled Eggs! Caviar Tater Tots! “Bite! Eat! Repeat!” Is Back! Here Are Details On “52 Recipes” For 2022!
52 Cookbooks! 52 Recipes! A Tasty 2022 Is Here! My friend, Chef Ross Melling once shared an amazing food mashup with me: a caviar-topped deviled egg. “Eggs On Eggs” is how he referred to it…originally created for Thomas Keller’s Bouchon… Read More ›
-
6 Shots From 6 Films: Happy Birthday Robert Duvall Edition — Through the Shattered Lens
4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films… Read More ›
-
A “Sky High” Hike With Will Rogers! A Spectacular New Years Day “Good Luck” View!
Welcome To The Top Of The World! My friend Vincent was so excited to be standing atop the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean that he had to pose twice! My wife Alex and I took our friends Vincent… Read More ›
-
Pig (2021) Movie Review ‘Excellent Thriller’ — Movie Reviews 101
Pig – Masterful Movie Director: Michael Sarnoski Writer: Vanessa Block, Michael Sarnoski (Screenplay) Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin, Cassandra Violet, Julia Bray, Elijah Ungvary Plot: A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness must return to… Read More ›
johnrieber 