Ready For An Ice-Cold Film Noir? This edition of “Cult Movie Monday” offers up a modern day film noir: a moody, brilliant modern take on crime and justice, thanks to filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, who won the Best Picture… Read More ›
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Scenes From A Paris Street! The “City Of Light” At Night! Notre Dame Rebuilding Update! Seine Hitch-Hikers And Spiral Staircase Selfies!
My First Night In Paris… I have been sharing some pictures on social media of my just-concluded trip to Paris, and it began with this shot of an iconic Parisian building as the sun was setting, a first night of… Read More ›
Here Is Some Classic Daryl Hall and John Oates Live! “Out Of Touch” Is Never Out Of Tune!
Time For Some “Live” H&O! I love this picture of Daryl Hall and John Oates performing live – I’ve seen them many times, and they play lots of hits, and some more offbeat album tracks as well – with such… Read More ›
Raymond Chandler’s Iconic “Book Noir”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Recites Detective Philip Marlowe’s Best Lines! Classic Mary Tyler Moore Scene!
Meet Gumshoe Philip Marlowe! Humphrey Bogart is one of Hollywood’s most legendary Actors – and one character in particular is our focus today…Wednesday’s Bookmobile heads into an era of gumshoes and dames – by focusing on a collection of novels… Read More ›
Three Things To Love About Paris! Eating The Eiffel Tower! Mona Lisa Selfies! Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes!
Welcome To Paris! I’m on my way today to Paris for business, and it will be strange NOT to be in the “city of lights” for ONLY non-stop fun: That’s the first thing to love about this city – The… Read More ›
Bruce Springsteen! Martin Scorsese! “Dancing In The Dark”, “Springsteen On Broadway” And The Creative Process!
Springsteen And Scorsese Get Creative! As the Emmy Award season gets underway, some of television’s biggest events are being discussed and promoted, as was the case for Bruce Springsteen, as he promotes his “Springsteen On Broadway” Netflix special. As Deadline.com… Read More ›
“May The 4th Be With You!” How “Flash Gordon” Created “Star Wars!” Olivia Munn As Princess Leia! Han Solo Revelations!
“May The 4th Be With You!” Yes, it’s “Star Wars” day – as fans around the world celebrate May 4th – you know: the classic line from the movie “May the force be with you” is now a national “Star… Read More ›
Bravo To La Copine Restaurant! 4 Years As An Incredible Desert Oasis! Unique Destination Dining!
Feast Your Eyes On This! This sandwich is the result of an incredible culinary collaboration in one of the most unusual places you could imagine! Four years ago this week, an incredible culinary adventure began in the desert near Joshua… Read More ›
“The Godfather” – The Film That Started It All For Me! “What The Friday” Says The Horse Head Was Real!
“What The Friday” Celebrates The Film That Started It All! My London-based blogging friend Caz has a great blog that celebrates movies of all kinds, and this weekend, she is sharing all of the films that made us love cinema!… Read More ›
My “Life Thru Liquid” Photos! Malibu Sunsets Thru A Martini! My Favorite Shots Of Life – Thru Adult Beverages!
Cheers To A Malibu Sunset! What a gorgeous sunset over the pacific ocean…taken through a Dirty Martini, of course! Some friends know that I have been on a strange kick: taking pictures THROUGH alcoholic beverages: mostly using wine or Martinis…you… Read More ›
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