The legal system – “the scales of justice”….have been shown non-stop on TV recently, and it made me think about legal thrillers… With the legal system very much top of mind, it’s time to look at two great movies that… Read More ›
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A Perfect Osso Buco Recipe! Here’s My Lamb Shank Dish Close-Up!
Osso Buco! Oh Yes! It’s one of the best looking plates I’ve made, and it happened on my first time making Osso Buco! Here’s the recipe I followed and how it turned out! Well, it all begins with the perfect… Read More ›
RIP Director Monte Hellman…From Jack Nicholson’s First Western To James Taylor’s Only Film “Two Lane Blacktop”…An Appreciation…
RIP Monte Hellman… Sad news for film lovers… Acclaimed Film Director Monte Hellman died Tuesday. He was 91. His death at Eisenhower Health hospital in Palm Desert followed a fall at his home, his daughter, producer Melissa Hellman, told The… Read More ›
“The Wrath Of Caan!” James Caan’s Greatest Hits! This Iconic Actor Was A “Gambler” And Sonny Corleone!
Time To Celebrate JAMES CAAN! Take a moment. He deserves it. In movie history, very few Actors have made the impact that James Caan has made. Need proof? More on this last photo in a second, but first, let’s look… Read More ›
The “Sour Grapes” Wine Fraud Has Been Deported! The Update On Rudy Kurniawan And His $$$ Con Job!
A “Sour Grapes” Update! I shared the story of a terrific documentary that told the story of a con man who bilked wine collectors out of millions in fake wine…his name was Rudy Kurniawan and now there is an update!… Read More ›
“The Godfather” Estate Is For Sale! JFK’s Honeymoon Suite Is $90-Mil Off! Here Are Details!
Producer Jack Woltz Will See You Now! One of the great movie locations for “The Godfather” was movie mogul Jack Woltz’s Beverly Hills estate: it’s home to the most shocking scene in the movie! And now, this massive Beverly Hills… Read More ›
Three Great 70’s Action Films! Clint Eastwood! Steve McQueen! Walter Matthau Too!
All Hail The 1970’s! I love 70′s movies! Here’s just a partial list of what that decade offered movie fans: I could go on and on, but you get the idea. These movies will live forever, thanks to DVD, blu-ray,… Read More ›
RIP Jessica Walter…An Appreciation Of Her Life And A Look At Her Classic Thriller “Play Misty For Me…”
RIP Jessica Walter… Very sad news. Jessica Walter, well known for her stage, TV and film work, has died at the age of 80. As Deadline.com reports: “Jessica Walter, the award-winning actress whose career spanned five decades, passed away in… Read More ›
Making Zucchini Heaven! Stanley Tucci’s Spaghetti alla Nerano! His Terrific Show “Searching For Italy!”
Cooking With Stanley Tucci! As a huge fan of Stanley Tucci’s new CNN travel show, I decided to tackle one of the dishes he showcases in the “Naples” episode: Spaghetti alla Nerano! When my wife Alex and I watched the… Read More ›
Psycho And Sondheim! The 70’s Hollywood Mystery “The Last Of Sheila” – From Stephen Sondheim And Anthony Perkins!
“Who did this room? Parker Brothers?” As a movie lover, I’ve been excited to see so many classic films now available to stream on Amazon and the services. Like this! I’ve got one of the most entertaining murder mysteries ever,… Read More ›
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