“I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer” One of California’s most notorious serial rapists and a serial killer as well – dubbed “The Golden State Killer” – is the subject of a… Read More ›
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Hey “Jackass”! “Cult Movie Monday” Has Ten Movies With A “J”! Jaws! John Wick! “Show Me The “J” And Joan Rivers Too!
“Jaws” Indeed! As we are slowing navigating our way out of this #quarantinelife, I have found the time to re-visit some of my favorite films. For this edition of “Cult Movie Monday”, find a nice place to relax and get… Read More ›
Time To Sing Some “C” Songs For Sunday! The Clash! Oasis! Classic Macca And “Cheeseburgers” Too!
Looking For The Right “C” Note? I am looking at songs and musical Artists one letter at a time, and these “Songs For Sunday” are all about the C’s…let’s get started with a band from my home town of Seattle… Read More ›
My #Corntine Cooking Continues With Milk Bar Chef Christina Tosi’s “Family Corn Bake” Recipe She Gave Me!
Our #Corntine Cooking Is Back – With A Famous Chef’s Family Recipe! Yes, Alex has now taken to titling our #corntine escapades! As the world continues to slowly open up again, I am near the end of my #Corntine cooking… Read More ›
Sunset Boulevard’s Iconic Chateau Marmont Will Become Private Club – “The Castle On Sunset!” “Wednesday’s Bookmobile” Has The Incredible History Of A Hollywood Haunt!
The Chateau Marmont Is Going Private! This is very sad news as reported by The Wall Street Journal and The Daily Mail: “Andre Balazs is turning his famous Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles into a private members club and… Read More ›
“Devil In A Blue Dress!” Denzel Washington’s “L.A. Noir” About Race In 1948 LA!
“A man once told me that you step out of your door in the morning, and you are already in trouble. The only question is are you on top of that trouble or not?” A black man helps search for… Read More ›
Nina Simone. Sam Cooke. Sly Stone. Three Powerful Calls For Racial Justice And Equality From The Civil Rights Era…Richard Pryor’s Powerful “SNL” Race Sketch…
Rising Up Against Racial Injustice… This powerful photo captures the energy of the people who have risen up to protest the tragic and senseless murder of George Floyd. Thanks to all of the members of the press for continuing to… Read More ›
“Do The Right Thing!” “Malcolm X!” Spike Lee’s Brilliant, Raw Take On Racism In America Resonates Today…
Spike Lee’s Oscar Winning Take On Race… After a distinguished career, Spike Lee finally won his first Oscar for Best Screenplay last year for his powerful script for the film “BlackkKlansman”, the true story of a black police officer infiltrating… Read More ›
“Pictures At A Revolution!” The Year That Two Films Dominated The Discussion Of Race In America!
This Is A “Picture From A Revolution!” This scene, when Sidney Poitier slaps a white man who had just slapped him across the face – was incendiary for its time, and it’s one one of the powerful films of 1967,… Read More ›
“Three Dog Nightmare!” From Rock Star To Junkie! Singer Chuck Negron Drives The “Wednesday Bookmobile” Off A Drug-Fuelled Cliff!
Meet Three Dog Night! This week’s “Wednesday Bookmobile” tells the story of one of the most popular and successful bands of the early 70’s – and one rock star’s spectacular fall from grace. Let begin with the music. Here is… Read More ›
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