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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!"
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“Vespertine”! LA’s Best Restaurant! Food As Art! Food As Theater! The Mad Creativity Of Wizard Chef Jordan Kahn!
First, look at the dish above. This is NOT a winterscape – IT IS A PLATE OF FOOD. So is this: Now, here is the “statement of purpose” from the restaurant that serves them: “Vespertine is a gastronomical experiment seeking… Read More ›
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“The Shining” Lights Up Shocktober Day #27! “Here’s JOHNNY!” Kubrick’s Creepy Masterpiece!
Originally posted on johnrieber:
You all remember crazy Jack Nicholson…uttering horror’s most iconic line: Heeere’s Johnny! On this 27th day of “Shocktober”, let’s look at one of the most influential horror films of all time, from one of the world’s… -
Signs You May Be Obsessed With Stranger Things
Originally posted on By Hook Or By Book:
If you’re a fan of Netflix’s Stranger Things like me, you’ve been breathlessly awaiting Season Two since, well, Season One ended. Well thank God our patience is about to be rewarded. To help get you… -
“The Thing” Shocks Halloween Horror Day #26! “Man Is The Warmest Place To Hide!”
Originally posted on johnrieber:
“Man Is The Warmest Place To Hide.” With those words, Shocktober day #26 celebrates one of the greatest horror films ever: John Carpenter’s classic “The Thing!” This iconic image reminds me of what a classic, creepy… -
“Shocktober” Day #25 Slithers Like A “Lizard In A Woman’s Skin!” Shocking Halloween Horror!
Originally posted on johnrieber:
A Bloody “Giallo” For Shocktober 2016! Yes, it’s time to celebrate Italy’s lurid “giallo” genre once again, as “Shocktober” day #25 slithers into Italy! Some of the most inventive thrillers ever made came from Italy, during… -
Jayne Mansfield – 66/67! Incredible New Documentary Tells The Story Of A Cursed Hollywood Sex Kitten!
The Satanict Mystery Of Jayne Mansfield! Jayne Mansfield was one of Hollywood’s most fascinating sex kittens, an Actress who seemed to make bigger headlines off-screen than on! She hung out with Beatles, acted in sexy 60’s comedies that showed off… Read More ›
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Cult Actress Judy Matheson! Shocktober Day #24 “Tweets” My List!
Time To Celebrate British Actress Judy Matheson On Shocktober Day #24! As we count down our #31daysofhalloween, I had the chance for a fun “twitter” conversation with the great cult film Actress Judy Matheson! First, the quick backstory: as part… Read More ›
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Shoctober Day #23 Stabs You With “High Tension” And A “Switchblade Romance!”
Originally posted on johnrieber:
Shocktober Day #23 Comes With Many Bloody Names! I love this film – I love sharing it on this day #23 of Shocktober – it’s a perfect bloody thriller for Halloween – and I love that… -
Paul McCartney’s “Hidden” Songs! “Rock n’ Roll High School!” Plus “Role Models!” The Paul McCartney And Wings Song That Wasn’t!
Paul McCartney’s Secret Soundtracks! OK, you might see that Paul isn’t looking too “Paul” in this picture, but I’ll explain why in a moment. I love finding interesting trivia about Paul McCartney and Wings, and here are two songs that… Read More ›
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Shocktober Day #22 Lies In The “Death Bed!” Patton Oswalt’s Favorite Film! A “Birdemic” Double Bill!
Originally posted on johnrieber:
Shocktober Serves Up “The Bed That Eats!” The 22nd day of “Shocktober” asks you to lie down and relax in this bizarre “Death Bed!” Yes, it is time to discover the wonder of “Death Bed!” First,…
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