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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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“Todd”! Another Four-Sided “Plastic Waffle”! Todd Rundgren’s Eclectic Gem!
By johnrieber on • ( 8 )
“There’s something at the heart of it that’s simply awful A man who makes a living off a plastic waffle!” Time to celebrate an album from an Artist whose “plastic waffles” make millions of fans rejoice! Time for four more… Read More ›
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“Hamilton” Wows! “Hip Hop History” Pulitzer Prize Winner! Terrific “Prince” Tribute! History “Goes Crazy!”
By johnrieber on • ( 9 )
“I Am NOT Throwing Away My Shot!” It’s the “Shot” being heard around the musical world…much anticipated Tony Awards, recent Grammy Awards, and now the Pulitzer Prize! It’s the “hip hop history” brilliance of “Hamilton!” “Hamilton” Smashes Through The Hype!… Read More ›
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Travis Bickle Turns 40! “Taxi Driver” Tribeca Screening! 3 Reasons To Love Him! ONE BIG REASON To Hate!
By johnrieber on • ( 9 )
“Loneliness has followed me my whole life, everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There’s no escape. I’m God’s lonely man.” One of cinema’s most compelling characters, brought to vivid life by America’s greatest Actor, who also uttered this… Read More ›
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“That’s Sexploitation!” Terrific Documentary Captures The Seedy Majesty Of Grindhouse Cinema!
By johnrieber on • ( 7 )
“That’s Sexploitation” – Cinema’s Greatest Genre Is “Docu”-mented! Fans of cult movies have a reason to rejoice – the “Godfather of Grindhouse Documentaries” is here! Yes, even THIS “Psycho Cat” is happy about it! First, check out this trailer –… Read More ›
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Sex Kitten Uschi Digard Bares Her “Toy Box!” Legendary Russ Meyer Star! Hilariously Naked “Kentucky Fried Movie” Cameo!
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Exploitation’s Legendary Sex Kitten Uschi Digard! Her Camp Classic “Toy Box”! Exploitation cinema has a long and entertaining history of crazy films – and a bevy of sexy Actresses who bring their unique “assets” to the filmmaking process: Uschi Digard… Read More ›
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“One Of These Nights!” The Eagles Meltdown At #1! Bernie Leadon Quits! Joe Walsh Electrifies The Band!
By johnrieber on • ( 11 )
“One Of These Nights!” The Eagles Hit #1 – And Then Meltdown! You know the lyrics – EVERYONE knows these lyrics! One of these nights One of these crazy old nights We’re gonna find out Pretty mama What turns on… Read More ›
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Kick Some Dolemite! “Blaxploitation” Classic Gets Vinegar Syndrome’s Loving Restoration!
By johnrieber on • ( 3 )
Time To Get A Taste Of “Dolemite”! I love exploitation movies, and one of the more outrageous entries in the film genre known as “blaxploitation” is getting a loving blu-ray restoration! How can you NOT love a film with this… Read More ›
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Castaways Rescued With “HELP” Sign! Pitcairn Island Wants YOU! A Compelling Mutiny In Paradise!
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Could You See Yourself Living Here? Yes, this idyllic island location is looking for new residents! Imagine waking every single day of your life looking at this: It is a bit difficult to get to, and for some “castaways”, a… Read More ›
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The Led Zeppelin “Stairway To Heaven” VERDICT IS IN!
By johnrieber on • ( 8 )
“While it is true that a descending chromatic four-chord progression is a common convention that abounds in the music industry, the similarities here transcend this core structure” With those words, a Judge is taking Led Zeppelin to court! That’s right,… Read More ›
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“Action A Go Go!” Movie Lovers Website! John Wayne’s Wild West Bloody Nose On ActionAGoGo!
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Oops, I Think I annoyed “The Duke!” John Wayne, aka “The Duke” was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars…and I made him angry with a story I wrote that looked at the changing face of Hollywood westerns… Time To Get Some… Read More ›