We all need a good, trashy movie to curl up to – especially when you get an “A” List Actor taking part- so here are some terrific “B” movies to dive into, along with Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman… Read More ›
Talent/Celebrities
RIP Peter O’Toole! A Fond Look Back At This “Hellraiser!”
RIP Peter O’ Toole! A screen legend has died – RIP Peter O’ Toole! Such sad news for a great acting legend – after a life of carousing and impressive career achievements — including eight Oscar nominations, an Emmy Award… Read More ›
Time To Strip Nude! Four Flies! And “Baba Yaga” To You! Yes, It’s Classic Italian “Giallo”!
Are you looking for something different to watch – something unique, offbeat and a bit CRAZY? Well, hold on, time to share a classic, shocking genre of film with you! As you know, I love exploitation films, especially those from… Read More ›
Billy Goat’s Tavern! The “Cheezborger Cheezborger” Redeemed!
Billy Goat’s Redemption! Last week I wrote up my experience eating at the Billy Goat’s Tavern underneath Michigan Avenue in Chicago. I have included some of that original writeup, particularly the history of the tavern, the curse of the Chicago… Read More ›
Dirk Diggler, Barton Fink, Ed Wood and Dirk Diggler Again Because He’s Just That Good!
When’s the last time you experienced Dirk Diggler? You got that “Barton Fink” feeling? Ever wanted to yell into the megaphone “Cut! Print! Perfect! Let’s move on!” And again, looking for a little love from Dirk Diggler? Aren’t we all!… Read More ›
Pig’s Blood! Twisted Heads and Grandpa’s Silver Hammer! Best Scary Movies!
I love scary movies! Whether they are classic moody, atmospheric thrillers like “The Haunting” and “The Changeling”, or out-and-out shockers like “Halloween” and “Scream” – they all deliver – but perhaps none deliver like these three being profiled here… I… Read More ›
Florence, Grace Potter & Marina! Rock’s Hottest Female Singers!
Want some new music – from bands fronted by strong female singers? Sure you know about Florence + The Machine, but there are two other performers with the same unique-sounding names, so let’s put on our headphones and give them… Read More ›
Psycho Go-Go Dancers, Delinquent Schoolgirls and Candy Snatchers! More 70’s Grindhouse!
Comfortable? Well, grab your masks and let’s have some fun! It’s time to go back in time – to the golden era of grindhouse – when movies were down ‘n dirty – The movies trailers pandered to the utmost purient… Read More ›
Yak Dumplings, Flesh-Eating Monkeys + Safari’s Gone Wild! Offbeat Food Travels Galore!
Yikes! Yak! He looks like he’s in a BAD mood…here’s why: In the mood for yak dumplings? Neither is he! Ok then, how about this? Want to hang out with some flesh-eating Monkeys? NO? Ok then… Want to hang out… Read More ›
Mutant Girls, “Pinky Violence” And Lady Snowblood Too! Japanese “J-Sploitation” Lives!!
Are You Hooked ON “J-Sploitation?” Here’s Why You Should Be! Time to give the new wave of Japanese Exploitation filmmakers a hand! I’ve got a new film to highlight before we go back in time to revisit an era of… Read More ›
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