Load Up For A Celebration of DePalma! Brian DePalma is one of America’s greatest living Directors. Yet he doesn’t win Oscars, he doesn’t get much attention lately, and it’s a shame, because he has made some of the best movies… Read More ›
Books / Media
Goodbye Uncle Monty! Richard Griffiths & Boozing Withnail! 5 GREAT Forgotten Cult Classics!
Goodbye Uncle Monty! The great character Actor Richard Griffiths has passed away – known for roles in “Harry Potter” and of course, as “Uncle Monty” in “Withnail & I!” 5 GREAT Cult Films! “Withnail & I” is just one of… Read More ›
The French Laundry! Michael Ruhlman! Best Books About Food!
Food. We all have to eat it. There’s no getting around that fact. So…if you begin by acknowledging that fact, then why not take the next logical step and try to enjoy it? FRIED OYSTERS! Growing up in the Pacific… Read More ›
Julia Child! Michael Ruhlman! Patricia Wells! The Best Books About Food! Pt. 1
Behold the professional kitchen. Skilled Chefs use their culinary skills to create masterpieces, meant to nourish as well as entertain us. In that spirit, I wanted to share what I consider to be my favorite books about food. When you… Read More ›
SMILING JACK! CHILI PALMER! OSCARS! MORE GREAT MOVIES ABOUT MOVIES!
In honor of James Gandolfini, here is a list of the five best movies about movies – including the terrific performance by the Actor in “Get Shorty!” Let’s all go to the movies! Leave your cares at the door and… Read More ›
“A Star Is Born”! “Bowfinger”! Streep! Murphy! Norma Desmond! Classic Movies ABOUT MOVIES!
Time To Celebrate The Movies! I love movies, and I LOVE movies ABOUT movies! And with this year’s Oscar season underway – it is a great time to catch up on movies about movies! I wasn’t surprised when “The Artist”… Read More ›
New Jersey’s “Jerseylicious” Fun Facts!
Here is a “Jerseylicious” appreciation – and some important facts about the state of New Jersey! First, here is the official style network page for the show, with tons of pics and videos…http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/shows/jerseylicious/index.jsp “Jerseylicious” premiered on the Style network in… Read More ›
Seven Ups! Pelham 1-2-3! CLASSIC 70’S ACTION CRIME THRILLER DOUBLE FEATURE!
Welcome To New York! Nothing like a nice leisurely drive down the west side highway! “You fly here often?” There is nothing better than settling in for a great action double feature: all the better if the films compliment each… Read More ›
Clowns! Village People! Johnny Depp! Beatles! Ten “Most Misguided” Movies Of All Time!
I love movies. I love great movies – Oscar winners, classics that are studied in film classes…but let’s be honest: I also love a movie that dares to be called “A Smell Of Honey, A Swallow Of Brine.” I mean… Read More ›
Best Movie Recipes! “Goodfellas” Garlic, Belushi Food Fights + Big Nights!
I want to watch a movie. AND I am hungry. Just like Bluto, eyeing the food right above us. What to do? Easy. Dinner IN A MOVIE. I have posted about this before, but I wanted to update, expand, and… Read More ›
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