“Kenny, don’t paint your sister!” This is a really funny line from a really funny film – and it was my choice a few years back when I took part in a “(Aaron) Spellingverse” Blogathon! The legendary Producer Aaron Spelling… Read More ›
Movies
“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” A Terrific Book Celebrates The 70’s Best Movies!
“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” And she was freaking out while doing so! Yes, the late Actress Karen Black was in the cockpit as those words were uttered! It’s just one reason I love 70’s films, and a great… Read More ›
My Last Three 007 Film Reviews! When James Bond Didn’t Remain MY 007…
Rewatching And Reviewing All 25 Bond Films – My 007 Odyssey Ends… As some of you know, I began re-watching and reviewing each and every Bond film last year: I made it through 22 official films and the one “renegade”… Read More ›
Newman v. McQueen! Hilarious Cinematic Smackdowns! The Disaster Epic Battles From “The Poseidon Adventure” and “The Towering Inferno!”
“Hell, Upside Down!”Take a moment to enjoy what is, without a doubt, one of the greatest movie tag lines of all time! “Hell, Upside Down!” Of course, I should have shared this on New Year’s Eve, because it all takes… Read More ›
The Best Films Of 2025 + The Two Worst…And The State Of Hollywood…
What An “Upside Down” Year For Cinema! I took this selfie of me in a movie theater – empty, because streaming services have cut into the heart of theatrical movie-going, and as we wrap up another year in film, one… Read More ›
Why “Metropolitan” Is A GREAT Christmas Movie! Whit Stillman’s Charming NY East Side “Rat Pack” Gem!
Time To Kick Up Your Heels For “Metropolitan!” Time for a terrific holiday gem of a movie! See the Christmas tree? And the festive attire? It’s from the GREAT 1990 film “Metropolitan!” I own this film and love it, and… Read More ›
“Watch Me, Santa!” Here Are My Favorite “Raucous” Holiday Hits For A “Subversive C-mas!”
Happy Subversive Holidays! Yes, my quote in the story title has been “cleaned up”, but we’ll get there soon enough! Now that we are in the heart of the holiday season, there is much debate about the best holiday films…but… Read More ›
The Shocking Murders Of Michelle And Rob Reiner….Their Son Arrested…A Family Tragedy…
RIP Rob and Michelle Reiner… Absolutely devastating news….acclaimed Actor and Director Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered yesterday, and there is a possible tragic family connection…as reported by The Daily Beast: The troubled son of slain director Rob Reiner… Read More ›
Need A Christmas Tree? Try A New York Sidewalk Store! Plus I Have A Martini Ornament – And A Pizza-Toting Rodent Too!
Here’s My 2025 Christmas Tree! The lights are on and soon it will be decorated with some really fun ornaments I can’t wait to show you! First: this 7 foot Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) is a popular, fragrant evergreen tree native… Read More ›
“The Seven Ups” vs. “The French Connection!” Which Has The Greatest Car Chase In 70’s Cinema? Here Are Both!
You’ll Believe A Car Can Fly! This image is from one of the best car chases ever committed to film – shot in the early 70’s on the real “mean streets” of New York! There were a number of great… Read More ›
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