How Happy Does Paul Newman Look? He was a Hollywood Icon: he was “Hud”, “The Hustler”, “Butch Cassidy” and more…a career filled with so many classic films….yet this was his favorite! “Slap Shot!” All year long, I am looking at… Read More ›
Great Films
“The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3!” Celebrating Great 70’s Cinema With This Great Hijacking Thrill Ride Under New York City!
Mr. Blue: “I once had a man shot for talking to me like that.”Mr. Gray: “Yeah, well, that’s the difference between you and me. I’ve always done my own killing.” With that “sharp as nails” dialogue, I’m celebrating 70’s cinema… Read More ›
Have You Met Chicago’s Man-Eating Lions? The Real “Ghost And The Darkness!” Up Close With The Tsavo Killers!
Meet “The Ghost And The Darkness!” They may not look it, but these are two of the most ravenous Lions in history! When I lived in Chicago, we’d go to see them – what a fascinating story! The two Lions… Read More ›
RIP Raquel Welch…An Appreciation Of Her Life And Career…
What an iconic photo – Raquel Welch wearing the American flag – an incredible image from an Actress who had an amazing career – and sadly, Raquel died yesterday at the age of 82…reports only say it followed a “brief… Read More ›
These 10 “Movies With A T” Are Talking To You And “Go To 11!”
Do I Have Your Attention? Good, because it’s time for another letter, and another great collection of films! My “Movies A-Z” continues with the letter “T”, which has one of the funniest comedies of all time, the great Vincent Price, AND my… Read More ›
Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies Ranked! The Cinema Critic Has The List!
Now, this reminds me to share my list of the best and worst Bond themes! Here is on list – and here is mine!
My Ten Favorite Films Of 2022- With Surprising Choices And BIG Omissions!
It’s GREAT To Be Back At The Movies! After the last few years, we are all still re-acclimating ourselves to the theatrical moviegoing experience and for me, it was a welcome return! It’s time to share my favorite films of… Read More ›
RIP Lisa Marie Presley…Such Sad News…The Daughter Of Elvis Presley Has Died…
RIP Lisa Marie Presley… This is shocking news, just announced….Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the iconic Elvis Presley, died Thursday in Los Angeles. She was 54. Medics were called to her house today aft she apparently suffered a… Read More ›
Feasting On “Babette’s Feast” Quail In Puff Pastry! My Recipe For A Classic “Dinner And A Movie”! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
“Dinner And A Movie” Goes For A “Feast”! I love food and I love film, so why not combine the two? Throughout 2023, I am going to be sharing special “dinner and a movie” stories that will take a recipe… Read More ›
Movies With An “N!” From “Notting Hill” To “Nashville!” Heading “North By Northwest”! GOSH! “Napoleon Dynamite” Too!
Time To Celebrate Iconic Movie Images! If you love movies, you also love iconic movie moments – like this shot of Cary Grant being chased by a small airplane…or this shot of an Anchorman who’s “mad as hell and not… Read More ›