Everyone Wants A Good Scary Movie! As you can see, these guys are in quite a rush to read my “Horror A -Z” list for Shocktober 2026, so let’s bite down on the letters “D, E and F”, beginning with… Read More ›
70’s Cinema
Alien! Black Christmas! Carrie! My “A – B – C” Of Shocktober 2026 Begins!
Happy Shocktober 2026! Well, we all know what month it is: Shocktober! I follow many bloggers who will be sharing films every day of the month, so I will jump on with my “A – B – C” of horror… Read More ›
It’s The 100th Anniversary Of New York’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” Here’s The History – And The Sausage & Peppers Too!
In my business: you NEVER “bury your lead!” And that lead is this delicious sausage and peppers on a roll with caramelized onion…all because it’s the 100th anniversary of New York City’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” The Feast celebrates the… Read More ›
Saying Goodbye To “Beef…” RIP Actor Gerrit Graham…Here Are Two Great Performances…
RIP Gerrit Graham… This is a very sad post for me. Gerrit Graham was a consummate “Character Actor”: rarely the lead, but that person who caught your eye, captured your attention, and made everything he was in just a bit… Read More ›
“I Play Rocky!” The True Story Of Sylvester Stallone’s “One In A Million” Life!
“His Whole Life Was A Million To One Shot.” That was the tagline for the Oscar winning best picture of 1976, “Rocky.” But did you know that the tagline was also the story of how the film ever got made?… Read More ›
“Psycho” Meets Sondheim! The Terrific 70’s Hollywood Mystery “The Last Of Sheila” – From Stephen Sondheim And Anthony Perkins!
“Who did this room? Parker Brothers?” As a lover of 70’s cinema, I’m taking a look at some of the most memorable films of that decade – like this! The Brilliant 70’s Mystery “The Last Of Sheila!” As I share… Read More ›
Do You Know About Baseball’s “One And Done” Team? The Infamous “Seattle Pilots” And The Raucous Story Of “Ball Four!”
As we head into the second half of Major League Baseball’s 2026 season, here is one of the great quotes about the game: “You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end… Read More ›
“Beef”‘s Greatest Hits! My Encounter With Jessica Harper And Some “Phantom Of The Paradise” Love!
“Beef” Rocks! If you are a fan of classic 70’s movies, then you know this face: It is, OF COURSE, BEEF! Garrit Graham made an electric impression as “Beef”, the glam rock God in Director Brian DePalma’s rock masterpiece, “Phantom Of… Read More ›
“JAWS” Turns 51 Today! All Your Favorite “Bruce The Shark” Trivia Here…
51 Reasons To Celebrate This “Jaws” Birthday! 51 years ago today, one of the greatest thrillers in cinema history premiered – and changed movies forever. At that time, Hollywood routinely premiered a film in a dozen theaters across the entire… Read More ›
The Tragedy Of Badfinger… The “Most Cursed” Rock Band Of All Time?
A True Music Tragedy: The Story Of The Band “Badfinger…” Since I work in entertainment, I have interacted with so many Artists across movies, TV, theater and music…I have seen some go on to iconic careers, and I have seen… Read More ›
