Have you seen this terrific thriller? If not, it’s one of three great films from the 90’s you can stream this week – let’s go to the movies! Malice – starring Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman and Bill Pullman An “A”… Read More ›
Obscure Movies
Slurping The Delicious Film “Tampopo!” Here Is The Ramen Recipe That Flavors My “Dinner And A Movie!”
Who’s Hungry For Ramen? I always am! As part of my “Dinner And A Movie” series, I decided to make some ramen noodles and dig into the classic Japanese film “Tampopo!” Slurp Up The Goodness Of “Tampopo!” This 1985 comedy… Read More ›
Blasting Away At “Grosse Point Blank!” A “Killer” Of A High School Reunion Movie! Dan Aykroyd’s Best Role!
Have you been to a high school reunion? Well, I doubt it was like this one! Yes, as Jeremy Piven is quick to point out, this was a “killer” of a reunion, thanks to reunion attendee and professional hit man… Read More ›
RIP Charles Grodin… An Appreciation – From “Rosemary’s Baby” To “Midnight Run” and More!
RIP Charles Grodin… Such sad news: one of the most gift Comic Actors who also wrote a hilariously self-deprecating look at his life, has died at his home in Wilton Connecticut – he was 86 years old. He was a… Read More ›
“The Late Show!” Brilliant Film Noir! Art Carney And Lily Tomlin Are Perfect In This 70’s Gem!
Lily Tomlin’s Greatest Role! I love Lily Tomlin – everyone knows her now for her successful TV show “Grace & Frankie” with Jane Fonda – but from her breakout role on the TV show “Laugh-In” to her breakout role in… Read More ›
Superstar Scales Of Justice! Tom Cruise! Matthew McConaughey! Great Movies About The Law!
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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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