Time For Some “I” Popping Cinema! My “Movies A-Z” countdown continues with a great letter – “I”! There are classic comedies, riveting dramas, Oscar-winning best pictures, and some really offbeat stuff as well, so let’s get going. Remember,this is NOT… Read More ›
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Cannes Film Festival 2020 Cancelled! 20 Years Ago, My Trip To Cannes With Joan And Melissa Rivers!
Cannes 2020 Postponed… With the worldwide pandemic far from resolved, the 2020 edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival has been postponed indefinitely. The latest edition of the world’s most famous film festival was scheduled to begin on May 13…. Read More ›
“While You Were Sleeping” Turns 25! Casting Secrets Revealed! Hear Sandra Bullock’s Magical Story Is My “Cult Movie Monday!”
“While You Were Sleeping” Turns 25! A classic romantic comedy just turned 25 – and this “Cult Movie Monday” has lots of great insider stories about the film! Having lived in Chicago, my wife and I love that this classic… Read More ›
“Top Gun!” Val Kilmer’s Explosive Memoir! “Top Gun: Maverick” Sequel Meets “Wednesday Bookmobile”!
“I Feel The Need…The Need For Speed!” It was one of the most iconic movie lines of the 80’s – and it captured EXACTLY the energy rush that filled movie theaters when the smash hit “Top Gun” exploded on screens… Read More ›
“Hitch Hiking!” Here Are 8 Great Hikes! 8 Classic Alfred Hitchcock Thrillers!
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Time For A Hike! For those who have been following along, one of my favorite series of stories involves a great “hike” followed by a classic Alfred Hitchcock film…my wife Alex came up with the idea,…
50 Years Ago Today…The Kent State Massacre – “4 Dead In Ohio” – Remembering Those Who Died In A Deadly Protest
50 Years Ago Today…A Shameful Day In Our Nation’s History… I am a student of political history, and with many recent protests against restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to remember a horrific and senseless… Read More ›
A “Shelter At Home” Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe! My “Dinner And A Movie” With Julia Child’s Iconic Boeuf Bourguignon!
Sheltering At Home With “Dinner And A Movie” – With Julia Child! As we are all “sheltering at home” due to this horrific pandemic, many of you are sharing recipes for dishes you now have the time to make –… Read More ›
Hard-Boiled! The Hospital! Heartbreak And Hoosiers Too! This “Cult Movie Monday” Has Great Movies With An “H!”
Movies, Movies, Movies… Ahh, the joy of a packed movie palace, settling in to enjoy a great film with a crowd full of friendly strangers….it’s why we love the cinema, right? Well, in these #quarantineathome days, the theaters are closed… Read More ›
Save Amoeba Music! America’s Last Great Record Store Needs Your Help To Survive!
Help Keep Amoeba Music Spinning! One of Hollywood’s iconic spots is at risk – a great entertainment hangout that has helped save vinyl and pop culture – and now it’s our chance to help save Amoeba! As Variety reports: The… Read More ›
Susanna Moore Is “Miss Aluminum!” My Wednesday Bookmobile Has Terrific, Candid Memoirs Of 70’s Hollywood!
Here’s A Terrific New Memoir Of Hollywood In The 70’s! I love stories about Hollywood, especially during the fascinating decade of the 70’s. Now, a new memoir takes us there again, and this Wednesday Bookmobile is hitting the road to… Read More ›