5 Reasons To Celebrate This “Jaws” Birthday! 50 years ago today, one of the greatest thrillers in cinema history premiered – and changed movie history forever. At that time, Hollywood routinely premiered a film in a dozen theaters across the… Read More ›
Action Films
“Rocky” And “The Fonz!” How Henry Winkler Helped Sylvester Stallone’s Dream Come True!
Rocky And The Fonz! Hollywood is such a mysterious place: stars are made, careers are derailed, and for most, the spotlight never shines on them. So when I read this story – of which I knew the Muhammad Ali part… Read More ›
“Dept. Q” Is The Best New Show On TV! Here’s A Look At Copenhagen’s “Cops Of Lost Causes!”
“Dept. Q” Is Open For Duty! I you don’t know what “Dept. Q” is, you have missed out on some great books from Denmark! I have devoured this series of “nordic noir” novels, and now am about to devour the… Read More ›
Happy 95th Birthday To Clint Eastwood! Here Are Some Of His Greatest Films!
Happy Birthday To Dirty Harry! Clint Eastwood turns 95 years old today…for me, his portrayal of “Dirty Harry” Callahan is his greatest work, but we could spend the entire day arguing that! You see, it’s impossible to rate his incredible… Read More ›
I’ve Got “Valley Girls”, “Viva Las Vegas” And Lots Of “Dolls” Too! My “Movies A – Z” Gets Hooked On “V”!
Rock It, Elvis! Rock It! As you can see, Elvis and his pelvis are VERY excited about the ten films I am about to share with you! What could go wrong? Well, Patty Duke needs her “dolls”, and I’ve got Paul Newman’s… Read More ›
Who Wants Fresh Fish? My “Food With A View” Grills Up Sardinia – And 007!
Welcome To Costa Smeralda! This is an incredible resort my wife and I stayed in. It’s on the island of Sardinia, on the “Emerald Coast” – a wonderful place to vacation, and of course, eat! My “Food With A View”… Read More ›
Do You Know “The Friends Of Eddie Coyle?” How About “Donnie Brasco?” “Fuggedaboutit!” Two Classic Mobsters Struggling To Survive!
“When they send for you, you go in alive, you come out dead, and it’s your best friend that does it.” To be a gangster means you always have to look over your shoulder – and here are two terrific… Read More ›
Celebrating “Monty Python And The Holy Grail” At 50! One Of Cinema’s Funniest Films And Here’s Why – 527 Jokes!
“Bring Out Your Dead!” If you know the line, you know the film. And if you don’t, you may have missed watching one of the funniest films of all time, thanks to the British Comedy Troupe known as Monty Python!… Read More ›
“May The 4th Be With You!” How “Flash Gordon” Inspired “Star Wars!”
I forgot the cultural significance of this day in movie history, so if you click on my original story you will se lots of “Star Wars” trivia! Enjoy!
Is “Fatal Attraction” The Greatest “B” Movie Of All Time? The Secrets Of “Fatal Attraction” Revealed!
Celebrating A Great “B” Movie With An “A” List Cast – “Fatal Attraction”! There are films that are considered “Epics”: “Lawrence Of Arabia” to name one. There are cult films that stand the test of time as well: see “The… Read More ›