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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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“Fifty Shades Of Grey” Trailer! How About “Love Machines”! The “50 Shades” Erotic Precursor!
“The 50 Shades Of Grey” Trailer Is Here! Yes, this modern book phenomenon is now a motion picture! Here is the official trailer for the film, which is released in February 2015: “Fifty Shades Of Grey” was a publishing sensation,… Read More ›
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Hot Dog Day! Hot Doug’s Shocker! Chicago’s Hot Dog Legend Calls It Quits!
It’s National Hot Dog Day 2014! Yes, today is the day to celebrate encased meat in a bun! So, for the next 24 hours you get to dig into anything that looks like THIS: Sure, on a national holiday like… Read More ›
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The Iconic Comic Con! G4’s Epic Live Shows Remembered! Amazing Cosplay Photos!
Welcome To Comic-Con! In my time at G4, this was the week for Comic-Con Live! And for us, that meant ALL of our Talent heading into the madness of 150,000 fans for 3 days of live coverage of the greatest… Read More ›
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“The Godfather” Screen Tests! Robert DeNiro IS Sonny Corleone! Wild Brando Godfather Trivia!
It is, quite simply, the greatest film of all time: A masterpiece that gets even better and better with repeated viewings, “The Godfather” was a cultural sensation when released in 1972, and won a slew of Oscars including Best Picture… Read More ›
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Chicago’s Burger Wars! Heavy Metal Vs. Mad Max! Big Against Bag!
Question: Do you prefer a burger that is BIG: Or do you enjoy a burger that offers up a simpler pleasure – IN A BAG: It’s a question I pondered on a beautiful afternoon in a town that loves a… Read More ›
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The Dark Heart Of Africa! Paul Theroux’s “Last Train To Zona Verde” – His Personal “Heart Of Darkness!”
Anyone Up For A Safari? It is, without a doubt, one of the world’s last great adventures…a trip to Africa to head out on safari and see the animals in their natural, beautiful habitat… It is a trip I will… Read More ›
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Creamed Corn SUSHI! “Cola” Sushi Too! A Sushi Restaurant That “Kills!”
Time To Celebrate Sushi! I love sushi. All kinds of sushi, as you are about to see: So much so I have it on my phone! More on that in a moment. First, let’s talk sushi. The simplicity of raw… Read More ›
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40 Years Ago! Paul McCartney & Wings Over Seattle! The Kingdome Implosion! Seattle Sports History!
40 Years Ago – A Live Masterpiece! Yes, it was 40 years ago that Paul McCartney and Wings released this triple live album – a moment from their worldwide tour that made them the biggest musical act on the planet!… Read More ›
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“Planet Of The Apes”! Classic Science Fiction! Charlton Heston’s Masterpiece!
“Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!” One of the most iconic lines in science fiction history, uttered by one of Hollywood’s biggest stars…time for some “Apes” talk! With “Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes” in… Read More ›
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The French Laundry’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! Chef Thomas Keller’s “XX” Party! Food Pics Galore!
A French Laundry XX Party! Time to celebrate twenty (XX) years of greatness, thanks to Chef Thomas Keller and the legendary French Laundry restaurant in Yountville, California! 20 Years Of Incredible Food! It began twenty years ago when a former… Read More ›
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