“Kenny, don’t paint your sister!” This is a really funny line from a really funny film – and it was my choice a few years back when I took part in a “(Aaron) Spellingverse” Blogathon! The legendary Producer Aaron Spelling… Read More ›
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“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” A Terrific Book Celebrates The 70’s Best Movies!
“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” And she was freaking out while doing so! Yes, the late Actress Karen Black was in the cockpit as those words were uttered! It’s just one reason I love 70’s films, and a great… Read More ›
Do You Know The Origin Of “Purple Rain?” From “America” To Prince’s Masterpiece – With A “Journey” Twist!
Celebrating An Iconic Prince Classic! Of all the terrific Prince songs – from “Kiss” to “1999” and more, odds are people would mention “Purple Rain” as his greatest musical achievement. But did you know that someone else sang the words… Read More ›
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On MLK Day 2026…Plus The Brilliant Memoir “Black Like Me”…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr….. Today is a day to honor a great American – at a time when our country is more divided than ever… MLK Day (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) is a U.S. federal holiday on… Read More ›
Circling The Statue of Liberty! Hiking The Brooklyn Bridge + The Oldest Restaurants Of New York!
Hanging Out With Lady Liberty! Yep, that’s exactly what I did, because it’s easy and fun to cruise by a magnificent piece of history! The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue symbolizes freedom… Read More ›
Were You “Raised On Radio?” From Donna Summer To Queen + Journey, My Favorite “Radio” Songs!
“All We Hear Is Radio Ga Ga!“ Do you know that lyric? It’s iconic! And do you know this image of a portable radio in a bag? It’s the cover of a sadly neglected album by Daryl Hall & John… Read More ›
My Last Three 007 Film Reviews! When James Bond Didn’t Remain MY 007…
Rewatching And Reviewing All 25 Bond Films – My 007 Odyssey Ends… As some of you know, I began re-watching and reviewing each and every Bond film last year: I made it through 22 official films and the one “renegade”… Read More ›
Newman v. McQueen! Hilarious Cinematic Smackdowns! The Disaster Epic Battles From “The Poseidon Adventure” and “The Towering Inferno!”
“Hell, Upside Down!”Take a moment to enjoy what is, without a doubt, one of the greatest movie tag lines of all time! “Hell, Upside Down!” Of course, I should have shared this on New Year’s Eve, because it all takes… Read More ›
The Best Films Of 2025 + The Two Worst…And The State Of Hollywood…
What An “Upside Down” Year For Cinema! I took this selfie of me in a movie theater – empty, because streaming services have cut into the heart of theatrical movie-going, and as we wrap up another year in film, one… Read More ›
Have You Been To “Iceberg Alley?” Atlas Obscura Shows Off Floating Chunks Of Ice!
Did Someone Misplace An Iceberg? Imagine the people who woke up to this out front? I love stories like this. I am a fan of travel, and imagine waking up one morning to see an iceberg outside your house! I… Read More ›
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