The Strange Story Behind Timothy Dalton’s Short Reign As James Bond 007! As some of you know, I am reviewing the entire slate of James Bond films in order, and trying to give some context to what was going on… Read More ›
Film Fight Club
“Cinema A – Z” Has Monty Python! Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls”! DeNiro’s “Midnight Run”! Here Are Ten “Movies With An M!”
Let’s Go To The Movies! I fell behind on my “Cinema A – Z” due to a vacation and Olympics….but let’s back to the movies! My second home is a movie palace: a place to escape, to explore, to dream,… Read More ›
“In The Heat” Of A Director Norman Jewison Blogathon! A Best Picture Masterpiece!
Time To Celebrate Director Norman Jewison! He is know for some classic films – and a Best Picture masterpiece as well…all hail the legendary Director Norman Jewison! The terrific blog “Taking Up Room” is hosting a blogathon celebrating the Director’s… Read More ›
Is 007 Scaring “The Living Daylights” Out Of Me? A New James Bond And A Whole New Vibe!
“The Living Daylights” Indeed! Well, 1987 brought us a new 007: a new Bond, a new demeanor, and new style…but did it work? For the 15th outing as 007, a new James Bond has a “license to kill”, as Roger Moore… Read More ›
James Bond Vs. Grace Jones! Roger Moore’s Farewell As 007 Gets “A View To A Kill” Review!
Roger Moore’s Farewell As 007! For those following along, I am reviewing every James Bond 007 film in order – and for official Bond #14, I am reviewing Roger Moore’s last time in the tuxedo – so how did he… Read More ›
“Movies A – Z” Has “Ladies Singing The Blues!” Ten “Movies With An ‘L'” Are “Lost In Translation” And “America” Too!
A List So Large It Could Fill A Theater THIS BIG! There is nothing better than the shared experience of a film on the big screen! Well, that is unless you also like a bit of privacy: My “Movies A-Z”… Read More ›
Remembering Richard Pryor…A Celebration Of A Legend! Movies! Comedy! And These Classic Videos!
Time To Remember The Funniest Man Of All Time! Richard Pryor was a brilliant standup comic, actor and personality. He was also volatile – biographies of Pryor tell many of these stories – and he had a tragic personal life… Read More ›
1983’s Renegade 007! Sean Connery Should Have Said “Never Again” To Bond!
“Never Say Never Again?” Actually, Please Say “NEVER AGAIN!“ Oh, what a tough review this is for me. Sean Connery as James Bond 007? Yes, yes yes! OH WAIT: OH NO! As a very young boy, my sisters took me… Read More ›
“Dinner And A Movie” With “The Godfather!” Here’s The Recipe For Clemenza’s Meatballs!
Here’s To A Tasty Celebration Of Mobster Meals! I am living the bachelor life for a few days. So what to make for dinner? Well, a classic “dinner and a movie” is on my menu! Time to bite into the… Read More ›
Celebrating Lee Marvin – Hollywood’s “King Of Cool!” Here’s Angie Dickinson Wailing Away On Him!
It’s that time of year when you have to decide who you like – and everyone likes someone who knows how to play it cool…the “coolest” guy in the room… Meet Hollywood’s Coolest Guy George Clooney is currently Hollywood’s “coolest”… Read More ›