RIP Rob and Michelle Reiner… Absolutely devastating news….acclaimed Actor and Director Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered yesterday, and there is a possible tragic family connection…as reported by The Daily Beast: The troubled son of slain director Rob Reiner… Read More ›
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Here’s David Bowie & Bing Crosby’s Surprising Christmas Duet – And Bowie’s Wild Impromptu Switch!
David Bowie Croons With Bing Crosby! Talk about one of the most unusual musical duos of all time! At a time when the message of this song is more important than ever, I want to look at the story behind… Read More ›
“The Seven Ups” vs. “The French Connection!” Which Has The Greatest Car Chase In 70’s Cinema? Here Are Both!
You’ll Believe A Car Can Fly! This image is from one of the best car chases ever committed to film – shot in the early 70’s on the real “mean streets” of New York! There were a number of great… Read More ›
I’m A “Tsundoku” – How About You? R.J. Halbert’s Latest “Servant” – Plus A Look At Some Of My Favorite Books!
I’m A “Tsundoku” – How About You? Book lovers will know what I mean – but I didn’t know what that meant until recently! The Japanese word for book collecting is tsundoku (積ん読), which specifically refers to the act of acquiring… Read More ›
“Psycho” Has A Live “Shocktober” Serenade For Halloween!
Looking For The Perfect Halloween Getaway? Well, if you choose the Bates Motel, you can expect some unexpected surprises to be sure! Oops! Someone got surprised in the shower! OK, enough joking around: my Halloween is going to be the… Read More ›
Who’s Hiding “The Thing?” Urban Legends and “Ax Jack” Too! My “Horror A – Z” List Has A “Shining” + A Bonus “Busan” Too!
Knock Knock…Who’s There? Well, we all know the answer to that: Oh yes, “Johnnie” is there – aka “Ax Jack” – and he is ready to celebrate my “Horror A – Z” series with films with the letters “S –… Read More ›
Sci-Fi Horror For Shocktober! Charlton Heston’s “Ape / Zombie / People Eating” Trifecta – And The Origin Of Green Day’s Band!
Charlton Heston’s Classic Science Fiction Trifecta! Movie fans know that one of the industry’s great movie stars was Charlton Heston – everything from “Ben Hur” to a trio of science fiction / horror films that are as great today as… Read More ›
Sharks! Killer “Baby” And The Watery Dead! It’s The “J – K – L” Of Horror!
Hmmmm….What Horror Film Starts With The Letter “J”? I mean, there’s no suspense in my “Horror A – Z” series when it comes to the letter “J”, is there? “Jaws” An iconic movie poster for one of the greatest horror… Read More ›
Pennywise Crashes The “G – H – I” Of Horror! Killer Clowns, Haunted Houses And Jordan Peele Too!
Be Afraid…Be VERY Afraid… Daniel Kaluuya looks scared to death…why? Because he is! My look at “Horror A – Z” lands on the letters “G, H and I” – and I’ve got three terrific films to celebrate Shocktober 2025! A… Read More ›
The “A – B – C” Of Horror! Three 70’s Shockers For Halloween 2025!
Happy Haunted Halloween 2025! Well, we all know what month it is: Shocktober! And that means a month of scary movies to celebrate, so here is my “A – B – C” of horror to get you started! “Alien” Not… Read More ›