Celebrating Clint Eastwood – And One Incredible Year For Film! All year long, I am celebrating some of the greatest films of the 1970’s, and thanks to Clint Eastwood, I can highlight three of his films from just one year!… Read More ›
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Happy St. Patricks Day 2023! How They “Paint” Chicago’s River Green! Here’s Video!
“Painting” Chicago Green For St. Patrick’s Day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Last Saturday, Chicago once again “painted” the Chicago River green and it’s a wild celebration that continues today! St. Patricks’ Day is also a day of reflection… Read More ›
Led Zeppelin Rocks – A Lake! Seattle’s AquaTheater Can’t Contain The “Hammer Of The Gods!” Plus Jimmy Page Returns!
Led Zeppelin Rocks A Lake! They were the world’s greatest rock band, no denying that, but they didn’t begin that way – in the early days they played some, shall we say, more “obscure” venues? Like Seattle’s Green Lake? I… Read More ›
“Everything Everywhere” Indeed! Michelle Yeoh’s Groundbreaking Win And More From The 2023 Academy Awards!
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Clears Oscar’s Table! The 2023 Academy Awards ceremony is over, and it was one of the most satisfyingly emotional shows ever! More on all of this year’s winners, but first, let’s celebrate Michelle Yeoh, the… Read More ›
10 Oscar Snubs From The 1960s — Through the Shattered Lens
Once again, “Through The Shattered Lens” has a terrific post about Oscar! Enjoy! Ah, the 60s. Both the studio system and the production code collapsed as Hollywood struggled to remain relevant during a time of great social upheaval. The Academy… Read More ›
Why Are Clowns So Terrifying? I’ve Got The Answer! No More “Clowning” Around!
All Together Now: Everyone Yell “We Love Clowns”! What – you don’t? You mean this sight doesn’t fill you with happiness? This gaggle of Clowns are happy and just want to entertain you! So it brings up a question: Why… Read More ›
Climbing A “Via Ferrata”! Our Wild 500+ Foot Hike – Straight Up the “Iron Road”!
Welcome To My “Iron Road!” There are times in your life when you take a “road less travelled” – in this case an “iron road” – I’m pointing to what my wife and I, along with our great friend Merah,… Read More ›
Do You Know The Secrets Of “Strawberry Letter 23”? The Brothers Johnson Have Classic ’70’s Funk! Tarantino’s “Strawberry” Love!
They are some of music’s most unique lyrics: “Stained window yellow candy screen see speakers of kiteWith velvet roses diggin’ freedom flightA present from you, strawberry letter 22The music plays I sit in for a few” Time to remember The… Read More ›
Hiking To The “M*A*S*H” TV Site! Malibu Creek State Park’s Iconic TV Treasure!
Visiting The “M*A*S*H” TV Series Filming Location! My friend and “knows everything about TV” expert Marc Berman shared a few days ago that this week in 1983: “A record 106 million viewers tuned in to watch “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,”… Read More ›
“Psycho” Meets Sondheim! The Terrific 70’s Hollywood Mystery “The Last Of Sheila” – From Stephen Sondheim And Anthony Perkins!
“Who did this room? Parker Brothers?” As a lover of 70’s cinema, I’m taking a look at some of the most memorable films of that decade – like this! The Brilliant 70’s Mystery “The Last Of Sheila!” As I share… Read More ›
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