Set A Place At Oscar’s Table For Michelle Yeoh! She’s one of the most celebrated action stars, with roles in film like “Couching Tiger Hidden Dragon” and the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies” – and acclaimed Actress in films… Read More ›
Independent Cinema
Bravo to Best Picture Winner “CODA!” A Celebration Of Family…
Bravo To “CODA!” I want to make sure that the spotlight remains in the right place related to last night’s Academy Awards: the first ever Supporting Actor award given to a non-hearing Actor – and the well-deserved Academy Awards for… Read More ›
RIP Max Julien…An Appreciation Of “The Mack” And Blaxploitation Cinema!
Iconic “Blaxploitation” Actor/Writer/Producer/Director Max Julien has died…he was 88 years old. Julien was best known for “The Mack”, one of the greatest “Blaxploitation” films of the 70’s…. “Blaxploitation” is a now somewhat overlooked style of film making from the early… Read More ›
Check Out These Movies With An “L”! Starring The Beatles! British Mobsters! Hollywood Gumshoes Too!
A List So Large It Could Fill A Theater THIS BIG! The last 18 months have really tested the loyalty of moviegoers, as theaters slowly re-open with important safety protocols…I for one plan to see films again as intended –… Read More ›
Michael Keaton Asks Bradley Cooper To Design Him A Saddle! What Could Go Wrong? Here’s The Story!
It all began because Actor Michael Keaton wanted a new saddle for his horse. It ended up becoming Actor Bradley Cooper’s problem! Keaton appeared on the TV show “Late Night With Seth Meyers” last week, and he told the Host… Read More ›
“Dinner And A Movie!” Pie One On With “Waitress”! Marshmallow Mermaid Pie Recipe! Sara Barielles Back In Broadway Musical!
The Tasty “Dinner And A Movie” With “Waitress”! One of the most charming comedies was turned into a smash hit Broadway show, and now, as the world reopens cautiously, there is great new “Waitress” news! Sara Bareilles Is Back! That’s… 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 ›
The Compelling “JCVD!” Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Confessional Action Film! Our Cannes Encounters!
Kicking It With “JCVD!” Talk about a hairstyle for the ages – this incredible Jean-Claude look always reminds me of his greatest movie: John Woo’s Louisiana bayou thriller “Hard Target!” My “Cult Movie Monday” would always recommend that action film,… Read More ›
The Engrossing New Film “Nomadland!” Frances McDormand Is Riveting! Filmed In “Empire”, An American Ghost Town!
Take A Journey Through “Nomadland!” This brilliant new film has just begun streaming on HULU, and also available in theaters where open and to rent online as well. Frances McDormand gives another career-making performance – completely fearless and totally exposed… Read More ›
A Timpano Recipe! Stanley Tucci And Tony Shaloub’s “Pasta Pie!” Here’s The Timpano Recipe From The “Big Night” Film! It’s “Dinner And A Movie!”
Want A Slice Of Pasta Pie? I love food. I love Italian food. And I just might love this dish most of all! Imagine being served a beautifully prepared cake – but when you cut into it, you get this!… Read More ›
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