48 years ago today, the greatest musical group of all time performed for the last time – on a rooftop! “Let It Be” – Call It “Let It Be Released!” There is no argument: The Beatles are the most influential… Read More ›
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RIP Author Richard Matheson! “The Omega Man”! Hollywood’s 70’s Sci-Fi Head Trips!
RIP Sci-Fi Author Richard Matheson! Time to honor one of sci-fi’s greats, and look at some of the 70’s best science fiction! The Author of such classic books as “I Am Legend” and “Duel” died today…his work defined science fiction!… Read More ›
Longest Yards, Squealing Pigs & Boogie Nights! Burt Reynolds Naked!
“We’re about to make film history, right here… on videotape.” Time to praise Burt Reynolds, the biggest star of the 70’s – and an Actor is many TERRIFIC FILMS! Reynolds grew up in Riviera Beach, Florida. His father, Burt Sr.,… Read More ›
O Lucky Man! Malcolm McDowell’s “Seinfeld” Connection!!
“O Lucky Man” – A Brilliant Movie’s “Seinfeld” Connection! First, if you are not aware of this 1973 British film, this post will change all that. “O Lucky Man” is a brilliant, little known masterpiece starring Malcolm McDowell, who also… Read More ›
Brando’s Cue Cards! Real Horse Heads! The Godfather’s BEST Stories!
Time to celebrate the greatest film ever made! “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” This is probably the most iconic line EVER from a movie…and yes, from the greatest film ever made…so my only question is this: did… Read More ›
Amanda Seyfried IS Linda Lovelace! The Sad “Deep Throat” Phenomenon!
Amanda Seyfried’s Bravest Role Ever! Acting in movie bios can be the best way to win an Oscar – see Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles as a recent example – but taking on a controversial person’s life is also fraught… Read More ›
Is Alinea For Kids? Chef Grant Achatz! Life On The Line! A Look At Adult Food!
Ever Had Duck With SIXTY Sauces? Yes, what you see is one of Alinea restaurant’s signature dishes: they serve duck (or lamb, or veal, depending on the menu) four separate ways, and then they put a platter in the center… Read More ›
RIP Rod Taylor! Darker Than Amber! Film Noir’s Legendary Fight Scene! A Brutal Hidden Gem!
RIP Rod Taylor! He was a great character Actor best known for his role in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”… But he was so much more than that! Rod Taylor passed away at the age of 84, and he leaves behind… Read More ›
Watermelons, Babylon and Trout Fishing In America! The Brilliant Richard Brautigan!
“In watermelon sugar the deeds were done and done again as my life is done in watermelon sugar.” Celebrate The Great Writing of Richard Brautigan! If you are not familiar with Richard Brautigan, you have missed out on one of… Read More ›
Downton Abbey Return Date! “Downton Abbey” Books, Movies And More!
“Downton Abbey” Lives! Here is a group shot of the main “Downton Abbey” cast, excited to be returning to US TV! Mark Your Calendars! PBS has just announced that the new season of “Downton Abbey” returns to PBS on January… Read More ›
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