Who’s Hungry For Ramen? I always am! As part of my “Dinner And A Movie” series, I decided to make some ramen noodles and dig into the classic Japanese film “Tampopo!” Slurp Up The Goodness Of “Tampopo!” This 1985 comedy… Read More ›
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Blasting Away At “Grosse Point Blank!” A “Killer” Of A High School Reunion Movie! Dan Aykroyd’s Best Role!
Have you been to a high school reunion? Well, I doubt it was like this one! Yes, as Jeremy Piven is quick to point out, this was a “killer” of a reunion, thanks to reunion attendee and professional hit man… Read More ›
“Fast Times At Ridgemont High!” Why Jeff Spicoli Is High School’s Greatest Hit To The Head!
“Hey, Bud, Let’s Party!” One of cinema’s greatest one-liners captured perfectly an age when growing up meant hanging out in a suburban shopping mall, trying desperately to impress a girl – or at least get high and cruise through life:… Read More ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic Dinner And A Movie!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? My latest installment in my “dinner and a movie” series heads overseas for a classic preparation: Quail in puff… Read More ›
RIP Charles Grodin… An Appreciation – From “Rosemary’s Baby” To “Midnight Run” and More!
RIP Charles Grodin… Such sad news: one of the most gift Comic Actors who also wrote a hilariously self-deprecating look at his life, has died at his home in Wilton Connecticut – he was 86 years old. He was a… Read More ›
“The Late Show!” Brilliant Film Noir! Art Carney And Lily Tomlin Are Perfect In This 70’s Gem!
Lily Tomlin’s Greatest Role! I love Lily Tomlin – everyone knows her now for her successful TV show “Grace & Frankie” with Jane Fonda – but from her breakout role on the TV show “Laugh-In” to her breakout role in… Read More ›
A Classic Memory In Cannes With “The Mask!” Jim Carrey’s Hilarious E! Interview! Cameron Diaz Too!
How I Feel About “The Mask!” That picture says it all: I love “The Mask”, the hilarious 1994 film starring Jim Carrey…here’s one reason: You see, E! Host Michael Castner and I all saw the film with Carrey months before… Read More ›
“Because He’s Jeff Goldblum!” Here’s A Terrific New Book That Celebrates All Things “Goldblum”!
“Because He’s Jeff Goldblum!” That statement says so much, and thanks to Author Travis M. Andrews, here’s a book that digs into what makes this Iconic Actor/Musician/TV Host worth discussing! Remember this? Yes, Jeff Goldblum was turned into this giant,… Read More ›
Superstar Scales Of Justice! Tom Cruise! Matthew McConaughey! Great Movies About The Law!
The legal system – “the scales of justice”….have been shown non-stop on TV recently, and it made me think about legal thrillers… With the legal system very much top of mind, it’s time to look at two great movies that… Read More ›
A Perfect Osso Buco Recipe! Here’s My Lamb Shank Dish Close-Up!
Osso Buco! Oh Yes! It’s one of the best looking plates I’ve made, and it happened on my first time making Osso Buco! Here’s the recipe I followed and how it turned out! Well, it all begins with the perfect… Read More ›
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