The Chateau Marmont Is Going Private! This is very sad news as reported by The Wall Street Journal and The Daily Mail: “Andre Balazs is turning his famous Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles into a private members club and… Read More ›
Hollywood
“Do The Right Thing!” “Malcolm X!” Spike Lee’s Brilliant, Raw Take On Racism In America Resonates Today…
Spike Lee’s Oscar Winning Take On Race… After a distinguished career, Spike Lee finally won his first Oscar for Best Screenplay last year for his powerful script for the film “BlackkKlansman”, the true story of a black police officer infiltrating… Read More ›
“Pictures At A Revolution!” The Year That Two Films Dominated The Discussion Of Race In America!
This Is A “Picture From A Revolution!” This scene, when Sidney Poitier slaps a white man who had just slapped him across the face – was incendiary for its time, and it’s one one of the powerful films of 1967,… Read More ›
“Three Dog Nightmare!” From Rock Star To Junkie! Singer Chuck Negron Drives The “Wednesday Bookmobile” Off A Drug-Fuelled Cliff!
Meet Three Dog Night! This week’s “Wednesday Bookmobile” tells the story of one of the most popular and successful bands of the early 70’s – and one rock star’s spectacular fall from grace. Let begin with the music. Here is… Read More ›
“The Wrong Missy!” Raucous, Raunchy Star-Making Performance By Lauren Lapkus On Netflix Is My “Cult Movie Monday”!
“The Wrong Missy!” David Spade plays an uptight sales guy who goes on a disastrous, but really funny, first date. Tim thinks he’s invited the woman of his dreams on a work retreat to Hawaii, realizing too late he mistakenly… Read More ›
Director Robert Wise! From “Sound Of Music” To “West Side Story” And “Star Trek!” This “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has His Terrific Story!
An Incredible Directing Career Gets A Terrific Film Biography! I love books about Hollywood history. there are usually two kinds: one is all gossip and scandal – these are fun to read but don’t give much insight into the filmmaking… Read More ›
Movies To Help Your #QuarantineLife! Here Are Great Movies With An “I”!
Time For Some “I” Popping Cinema! My “Movies A-Z” countdown continues with a great letter – “I”! There are classic comedies, riveting dramas, Oscar-winning best pictures, and some really offbeat stuff as well, so let’s get going. Remember,this is NOT… Read More ›
Nate ‘n Al To Reopen Tomorrow! Here’s The Latest News About Saving This Beverly Hills Deli!
The Iconic Beverly Hills Deli Nate ‘n Al’s Is Back! Fantastic news just announced! The Beverly Hills Courier just revealed that the iconic delicatessen Nate ‘n Al’s will return to its original Beverly Drive location for take-out and delivery as… Read More ›
Cannes Film Festival 2020 Cancelled! 20 Years Ago, My Trip To Cannes With Joan And Melissa Rivers!
Cannes 2020 Postponed… With the worldwide pandemic far from resolved, the 2020 edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has been postponed indefinitely. The latest edition of the world’s most famous film festival was scheduled to begin on May 13…. Read More ›
The Troubadour Needs Your Help! This Legendary Music Club In West Hollywood May Not Survive – Here Are GoFundMe Details…
Help the Troubadour Survive! Another legendary Hollywood business is facing permanent closure due to the pandemic. The legendary Troubadour Club in West Hollywood may not survive…as LAtimes.com reports: “For 60 years, the historic club the Troubadour has anchored the western… Read More ›
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