Biting Down On Greatness! If you don’t know what this is, welcome to the delicious French world of a “Ratatouille” – and I assume you’ve heard of that film, where this recipe came from! Time for the next installment of… Read More ›
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“Behind The Beautiful Forevers”! Fascinating Book About Life In A Mumbai Slum!
Life, Death And Hope In A Mumbai Undercity! I wanted to share an amazing, although sobering, book about a way of life you probably could never imagine – as the Author describes here: “Abdul grabbed a fresh shirt and flew…. Read More ›
Earth Wind & Fire Party At Bottle Rock! These Legendary “Shining Stars” Are Better Than Ever!
Time To Celebrate These “Shining Stars!” Napa Valley’s annual musical festival called Bottle Rock just completed a terrific three day celebration of music for fans of all ages. In this installment of Bottle Rock 2018, I’m highlighting a band that… Read More ›
Roy Sekoff “Lacks Self-Control!” A Great New Book! Roy’s Hilariously Touching Memoir!
“Lacks Self-Control: True Stories I Waited Until My Parents Died to Tell” by Roy Sekoff Here’s a great new memoir to share, and check out the deadpan quote on the cover from Larry David! Roy Sekoff has put pen to… Read More ›
Barbra Streisand’s Re-Cut Version Of “A Star Is Born” Is Coming To Netflix!
A New Version of Streisand’s Musical Is On The Way! Fans of Barbra Streisand’s 1976 version of “A Star Is Born” were given a gift today, when the star announced that a re-cut version of the film, with new musical… Read More ›
New “A Star Is Born” Is Here! Lady Gaga Wows! Bradley Cooper Sings!
“A Star Is Born” Is Here – And The Critics Love it! I was eagerly anticipating this new film, and now, with the release of the latest trailer, that has officially turned to “CAN’T WAIT”. A much-differnt-looking Lady Gaga stars… Read More ›
A “Big Night” Dinner And A Movie! A Slice Of Pasta Pie! Stanley Tucci And Tony Shaloub’s Timpano Recipe!
Want A Slice Of Pasta Pie? I love food. I love Italian food. And I just might love this dish most of all! Imagine being served a beautifully prepared cake – but when you cut into it, you get this!… Read More ›
It’s National Wine Day 2019! Toast To Nature’s Magical Elixir!
“Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” Alex just reminded me of something incredibly important: It’s National Wine Day! Toast, It’s Good For You! We all know that a glass of red wine every day tastes great, but science has… Read More ›
A “True Hollywood Tale” Of “Hit & Run”! Taking Sony’s $$! The Guber/Peters Story! Also, Making Millions For NOT Producing!
Ready For This $$$ True Tale Of Hollywood? Sometimes people just don’t realize how bonkers the entertainment industry is – although now we are seeing payback for its excesses. Several year ago there was a terrific “inside Hollywood” book about… Read More ›
“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” Why I Love 70’s Cinema! The Decade’s Biggest “Hellraisers!”
Question: As you see the late Karen Black in the cockpit, will there ever be a better line of dialogue from a film that this one: “The stewardess is flying the plane!” And she was! It’s just one reason I… Read More ›
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