OK, let’s address the elephant in the room: the Internet has fueled the ongoing argument about whether the classic action movie “Die Hard” is a Christmas film. Well, let’s answer that question right now. See these stills from the film?… Read More ›
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Exploring Life In “Moundsville” — New PBS Documentary Shared By Rust Belt Girl
This reminds me of a post I wrote in October 2016, when I was in rural Oklahoma and saw small towns dying all around me – and it made me realize why certain parts of America feel left behind…you can… Read More ›
Hollywood’s “Party Animals” Revealed! Plus Oscar’s “Snow White” Debacle!
Meet The Legendary Producer Allan Carr! As we enter “Oscar season”, the history of this award is something I love to look back on. This leads me to one of Hollywood’s most flamboyant and entertaining Producers, the legendary Allan Carr!… Read More ›
Monty Python’s “Holy Grail”! Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls”! DeNiro’s “Midnight Run”! Ten “Movies With An M!”
Let’s Go To The Movies! My second home is a movie palace: a place to escape, to explore, to dream, and to be inspired…so like all of you, #quarantinelife has been a tough adjustment – luckily, I can still watch… Read More ›
Celebrating “Planes Trains & Automobiles!” The Greatest Thanksgiving Film Ever!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone From Del Griffith! “Six bucks and my right nut says we’re not landing in Chicago.” Yes, it’s the greatest Thanksgiving film of all time! How to begin? Oh, how about this way: “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” This… Read More ›
Cinematic Medical Malpractice! Check In To “The Hospital!” So “Where Does It Hurt?” These 70’s Movies Have The Diagnosis!
Here’s A “Scalpel Sharp” Dissection Of Medicine, Courtesy Of George C. Scott And Paddy Chayefsky! Yes, at a time when we have finally overcome a deadly worldwide pandemic, I have chosen to escape into the world of “medical movie madness!”… Read More ›
RIP “Julie & Julia” Author Julie Powell…Here’s An Homage To Her Memoir And Film…
RIP Author Julie Powell… Such sad news. As reported online just now: “Julie Powell, a writer and home cook who became a culinary phenomenon while trying to make every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” a… Read More ›
I Made Elizabeth Taylor’s Favorite Chili! The Legendary “Chasen’s Chili” Is My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge!
Welcome To The Legendary Hollywood Haunt Chasen’s! Week #44 in my “52 In 22” cooking challenge heads back in time to celebrate an iconic Hollywood restaurant – and one of the town’s most legendary stars! Yes, Chasen’s was a classic… Read More ›
Board The Brilliant “Train To Busan!” The Greatest Zombie Film Ever For “Shocktober 2022!”
Get Ready To Board The “Terror Train!” Oops! Looks like they overbooked – with Zombies! This Halloween season, treat yourself to a phenomenal thrill ride – one of the BEST zombie thrillers of all time! The Terrifying “Train To Busan” Is Now… Read More ›
Happy “Shocktober 2022”! Here Are Five Halloween Horror Films To Make The Season Scary!
Happy Halloween 2021! It’s that time of the year again – time to watch a scary movie and celebrate the season! Here are five ways to celebrate this scary time of year! “Carrie!” This is one of my five favorite… Read More ›
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