On the eve of the 2017 edition of the Cannes Film Festival, here’s a look at some of my favorite moments… Welcome To Cannes 2017! Located in the south of France, on the fabled French Riviera, Cannes is one of… Read More ›
documentary films
Ten Amazing Documentaries! Sex! Death! Comedy! Siberia! Fantastic Non-Fiction You Need To See!!
Time For Some “Truth!” I love documentaries. They can be deadly serious or comically absurd – they can be lurid, spiritual, political and everything in between – here are ten examples of great documentaries you need to see! “Roger and… Read More ›
“Band On The Run!” Paul McCartney’s Triumph Over Adversity! Classic “Chaos & Creation!”
“I think most bands on tour are on the run.” With these words, Paul McCartney sets the stage for perhaps his greatest album ever – “Band On The Run” – a brilliant album that was as dramatic behind the scenes… Read More ›
“Todd”! Another Four-Sided “Plastic Waffle”! Todd Rundgren’s Eclectic Gem!
“There’s something at the heart of it that’s simply awful A man who makes a living off a plastic waffle!” Time to celebrate an album from an Artist whose “plastic waffles” make millions of fans rejoice! Time for four more… Read More ›
“One Of These Nights!” The Eagles Meltdown At #1! Bernie Leadon Quits! Joe Walsh Electrifies The Band!
“One Of These Nights!” The Eagles Hit #1 – And Then Meltdown! You know the lyrics – EVERYONE knows these lyrics! One of these nights One of these crazy old nights We’re gonna find out Pretty mama What turns on… Read More ›
The Led Zeppelin “Stairway To Heaven” VERDICT IS IN!
“While it is true that a descending chromatic four-chord progression is a common convention that abounds in the music industry, the similarities here transcend this core structure” With those words, a Judge is taking Led Zeppelin to court! That’s right,… Read More ›
“Bombastic Bushkin’s” Fascinating Johnny Carson Book! Late Night Talk Show Wars!
“You have to understand,” Ed McMahon once explained. “Every day, no matter what else is going on in his life, he has to come out there and be Johnny Carson.” Imagine meeting the biggest name in late night TV, Johnny… Read More ›
“Heavy Metal Parking Lot!” Head Bangin’ Iconic Cult Short Film Rocks On!
“1986. Beer. Priest. Videocamera.” Thirty years ago, filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik filmed Judas Priest fans in a concert arena parking lot in suburban Maryland. Thirty years later,ﾠ Heavy Metal Parking Lot is hailed as one the greatest rock… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s Simple Classic “McCartney!” Paul’s Solo Masterpiece Rises From The Ashes Of The Beatles!
“I loved that record because it was so simple. And there was so much to see and to hear. It was just Paul. There was no adornment at all … There was no attempt made to compete with the things… Read More ›
Stranded On A Roller Coaster Upside Down! A “Great Wall” Traffic Jam! China’s Chaotic Crowded Travel Reality!
Wha-wha-WHAT!!!?!?!?!?!?!? Can you believe this???? Stranded on a roller coaster UPSIDE DOWN!!! Roller-coaster riders at one of Beijing’s major amusement parks were left hanging upside down for almost 20 minutes when a bird stood on one of the ride’s safety… Read More ›
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