I was driving through Beverly Hills the other day and ran into the legendary Actor/Director Richard Benjamin – which reminded me of one of the greatest – and most obscure – movies of all time! “Who did this room? Parker… Read More ›
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“The Godfather” – Clemenza’s Meatballs! “GoodFellas” Garlic! Great Mobster Dinners And A Movie!
Here’s To A Tasty Celebration Of Mobster Meals! Time to bite into the greatest film ever made, Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather”…and it’s also time to enjoy one of Martin Scorsese’s finest achievements as well… Aside from being two of… Read More ›
“Sugar Cookies”! Neglected Cult Troma Sexploitation Rescued!
Imagine getting a review like THIS! “The intersection between art and trash doesn’t get much more tangled than ‘Sugar Cookies’!” Get read for some tasty “Sugar Cookies!” Yes, a movie with sex, violence, and Troma’s legendary founder Lloyd Kaufman! In… Read More ›
“Edge” Of “Oblivion!” Tom Cruise’s Superstar Swan Dive!
Tom Cruise, Your Career Is Calling! Tom Cruise is having a tough time at the box office these days – and he’s not alone! Yes, we will always love Cruise as the goofy kid about to go to college who… Read More ›
Laura Nyro’s Legendary Audition For Music Mogul Clive Davis! Janis Joplin’s Jealousy!
Celebrate The Timeless Music Of Laura Nyro! I’ve written about Singer/Songwriter Laura Nyro before: she wrote a number of big hits and released some classic albums in the 70’s and ’80’s, including such songs as “Stoney End, “And When I… Read More ›
Klute! The Late Show! Electra Glide In Blue! Three Obscure Film Noir 70’s Classics!
I love classic movies – and I love classic movie posters as well – like this one: “Klute” is a moody thriller about a call girl and the Detective who tries to save her…and then there is this moody thriller… Read More ›
Daryl Hall & John Oates! Classic Music! Great Hooks! The Greatest Hall & Oates Album Cuts!
Time To Celebrate The Musical Magic Of Daryl Hall & John Oates! First, they have NEVER been known as “Hall & Oates” – their first names have always been part of their professional name… There has been a great critical… Read More ›
Cannes 2014! My Classic Arnold Schwarzenegger Encounter! Big Star Planet Hollywood Shenanigans!
To honor the opening night of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, I present you three people who, at one time, OWNED Cannes! All Hail The Last Action Heroes – And Their Restaurant! Here’s a story of how I got to… Read More ›
Hall & Oates! Meatloaf! Funk! Todd Rundgren’s Top 5 Producing Efforts!
TIME TO EXPLORE ANOTHER FACET OF TODD RUNDGREN! I’ve posted many stories about Todd Rundgren before, focusing mostly on his music – classic pop singles like “Hello It’s Me” and “Can We Still Be Friends”, as well as more experimental… Read More ›
“Sorcerer”! Legendary “Lost” Classic Is Uncovered On Blu-Ray! “The Friedkin Connection” Rules!
Movie Lovers Rejoice! A “Lost” Classic Is Here! You know the story: A brilliant Director follows up his greatest work by making a “difficult” film that is lost to time…until it is rediscovered as a masterpiece… Behold “Sorcerer!” The Classic… Read More ›
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