Behold the “Summer Of Love” – when “flower power” met “free love” – and hordes of hippies boarded psychedelic buses that cross-crossed America looking for music festivals, so people could “drop out and turn on.” It was a golden, innocent… Read More ›
Books / Media
The “Phantom” Is Gone! An Appreciation of William Finley…
William Finley Has Died… Very sad news to post. William Finley, the star of Brian DePalma’s brilliant 1974 movie “Phantom Of The Paradise”, has died. Here is a bio I found online: “The lanky 6’4″ William Finley played the side… Read More ›
Norway’s “Dirty Harry!” Oslo’s Toughest Cop Harry Hole! Time For “Nordic Noir!”
Raise your hand if you love Dirty Harry! Now, imagine a series of crime thrillers set in Norway – starring Harry Hole, Norway’s version of “Dirty Harry!” BEHOLD BEAUTIFUL OSLO! What a gorgeous city – Oslo, Norway – the home… Read More ›
New York Orgies! Sex Down Under! Plato’s Retreat! “Dirty Docs!”
Hey! Watch It With The Camera! We’re Doing An Orgy Here! There are documentaries that enlighten – and inform. They are, in many ways, educational and thought-provoking. Yes, even when they are about orgies… And then there are documentaries that… Read More ›
Pink Floyd Fights! Rolling Stones Stories! Pam Des Barres and Groupies, Groupies, Groupies!
Hello, classic rockers and those who wish they were! It’s time to look back at a time when the world was young, music was anarchy, and groupies were everywhere! Life by Keith Richards and James Fox (Contributor) – published in… Read More ›
Sex-Crazed Stars, Tabloid Wars and Tough Guys! Auto Focus, The Paper and The Long Good Friday!
Hold The Phone! I love telling someone about a great movie they may have missed. Recently, I got someone hooked on “Barton Fink”, the classic Coen Brothers film – there are a ton of great, overlooked films to share –… Read More ›
Killer Fish! Controversial Art! All-American Horror! Best Documentaries Ever!
Mark: Do you think this is a little bit cathartic for you? Mike: Uh, very cathartic, Mark. Mark: Do you know what cathartic means? Mike: No. I love documentaries – and there are ton of them out there – from… Read More ›
Heat! Meat! Sex! Death! Oysters! Best Books About Food!
NOTHING BETTER THAN FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS! I love fresh oysters! Yes, and I love Italian food, too! Like this gorgeous bowl of Linguine with Clams – oh, and burgers, too! And meat! I love it all! So what am I… Read More ›
Hammering Gods, “Todd Is God!” – Todd Rundgren and Three Dog Nightmare!
Look at these Golden Gods! Behold the majesty that was Led Zeppelin – often imitated but never bettered, they were the pinnacle of Rock in the 70’s… and boy, did they know how to party! I’ve got the ultimate look… Read More ›
Beatle$, eagle$, C$NY! Big $$$ Battles Of The Bands!
Abbey Road Fair to say that this is one of the most iconic pictures in music history – The Beatles crossing Abbey Road, outside the studio where they recorded their final album. Yes, “Let It Be” was released last, but… Read More ›