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 ›
Independent Cinema
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 ›
A Ghostly “Empire”! Nevada’s Mining Ghost Town! “Cult Movie Monday” Has The New Film “Nomadland” Captures A Desolate America!
Welcome To Nowhere! This edition of “Cult Movie Monday” begins with a trip back in time before highlighting an acclaimed new film that is already getting Oscar buzz! Some of you know by previous posts that I am fascinated by… Read More ›
Films In The Key Of “X-Y-Z”! Zombies! Beatles! 007 And X-Men! Great Movies To End The A-Z Countdown!
Celebrating The Power Of Cinema! I love movies, and have had a blast lately sharing some of my favorites on a special series of lists that celebrated the unique, obscure, offbeat and just plain strange films that we can all… Read More ›
“What We Do In The Shadows” This Halloween! “Cult Movie Monday” Has The Original, Hilarious Short Film!
Celebrating “What We Do In the Shadows” For Halloween! Yes, I love this time of year, because I can turn off all the lights and enjoy some spooky Halloween fun – including this brilliantly funny “Mockumentary” about Vampires! “What We… Read More ›