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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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The Shocking “Kent State” Massacre! Anti-War Protests! CSN&Y! An Era Of Political Activism!
48 Years Ago Today… I am a student of political history, and recent protest marches, and the reaction of the new administration, remind me of an era of political activism surrounding the Vietnam War in the late 60’s and early… Read More ›
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It’s National Tater Tot Day! Caviar Tater Tots! Bacon ‘n’ Egg Cups! Bacon Oreos! Culinary Wizardry!
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Welcome To National Tater Tot Day! It’s a day to celebrate the simple majesty of the tater tot! We all know what it is: a perfect little nugget of crispy potato on the outside, and shredded… -
NEXT! Eating Ancient Rome! Chicago Goes Back In Time For An Amazing Meal!
Welcome To “Ancient Rome!” Chef Grant Achatz has a terrific restaurant in Chicago called NEXT. Every few months, the staff creates an entirely new menu – and now it is time to head to “Rome!” The menu just started is… Read More ›
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Let It Be! 48 Years Ago Today! The Beatles’ Last “Live” Rooftop Concert!
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48 years ago today, the greatest musical group of all time performed for the last time – on a rooftop! “Let It Be” – Call It “Let It Be Released!” There is no argument: The Beatles… -
Happy Birthday Gene Hackman! Ten Roles That Defined A Hollywood Legend!
Follow my blog with Bloglovin “Son, whatever you do, don’t sell that cow!” Happy Birthday Gene Hackman! One of America’s greatest Actors is celebrating a birthday, so it’s time to share trivia, trailers and ten of his greatest roles…. Time… Read More ›
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The Phenomenon Of “Hidden Figures!” Screen Actors Guild Upset! Shining A Light On Neglected History!
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SAG Shocks Awards Season! The Screen Actors Guild turned awards season upside down when they awarded best ensemble (their Best Picture Award) to “Hidden Figures”, a stunning upset over heavily favored “LaLa Land”! Prepare To Be… -
David Bowie Meets Queen! The Brilliant Wine-Fuelled Madness Of “Under Pressure!”
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The True Story About A Brilliant Musical Mashup! David Bowie Sings With Freddie Mercury! In looking back at David Bowie’s incredible career, there is one very unique song he wrote – or co-wrote that is! It’s… -
Debbie Reynolds Carrie Fisher Public Memorial Scheduled For March 25!
Deadline.com just posted this story about a public memorial now planned for Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher on Saturday, March 25 at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. The post reads: “We will be celebrating their lives with friends, family members, and… Read More ›
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The Last Horror Film! Caroline Munro’s Hair! Joe Spinell’s A Troma “Fanatic!”
“I’ve seen enough fake blood to know the real thing when I see it.” A troubled wannabe Filmmaker stalks the Actress he wants to star in his “horror masterpiece” in the cult classic “The Last Horror Film.” Legendary Character Actor… Read More ›
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Female Empowerment Indeed! “Foxy Brown”! “Cleopatra Jones”! Blaxploitation’s Kick-Ass Women!
Originally posted on johnrieber:
Time to celebrate a classic genre of 70’s film, and celebrate two women who not only broke racial barriers by starring in these films, but they scored big at the box office as well! First up:…
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