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 ›
New York
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 ›
“The King Of Comedy” Goes Blu! Amazing Extras! Scorsese Grills Pupkin!
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Let me introduce myself. My name is Rupert Pupkin. I was born in Clifton, New Jersey… which was not at that time a federal offense.” Hello, Rupert! You Look Great For Your Age! If you… Read More ›
Happy Birthday Gene Hackman! An Amazing Actor’s Ten Greatest Roles!
Happy 85th Birthday Gene Hackman! Did you know that Director Alexander Payne wanted Gene Hackman to play the lead role in “Nebraska?” Just the latest bit of movie trivia from one of the screen’s greatest Actors! Time To Celebrate The… Read More ›
“Grandma!” Lily Tomlin’s Calling Oscar! “The Late Show!” Lily Tomlin’s Classic Performance!
Oscar’s On The Phone For Lily Tomlin! Lily Tomlin is getting some of the bet reviews of her career for her performance in the new comedy “Grandma!” Check out the trailer: Lily Tomlin is forced to re-embrace life when her… Read More ›
“The Telephone Book!” A Legendary Mind-Blowing Obscure Cult Classic!
Time To Head Back To 42nd Street For A Grindhouse Classic! Time to celebrate an era in film when the offbeat, experimental and just plain CRAZY could get films – and released! Time to head to New York’s Times Square… Read More ›
johnrieber 