Behold Master Filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman! I’ve known Lloyd Kaufman for many years. He went to Yale. He is proud of that fact. He is also proud of the fact that he runs the longest-lasting independent film studio in the world…. Read More ›
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Clowns! Village People! Johnny Depp! Beatles! Ten “Most Misguided” Movies Of All Time!
I love movies. I love great movies – Oscar winners, classics that are studied in film classes…but let’s be honest: I also love a movie that dares to be called “A Smell Of Honey, A Swallow Of Brine.” I mean… Read More ›
Best Movie Recipes! “Goodfellas” Garlic, Belushi Food Fights + Big Nights!
I want to watch a movie. AND I am hungry. Just like Bluto, eyeing the food right above us. What to do? Easy. Dinner IN A MOVIE. I have posted about this before, but I wanted to update, expand, and… Read More ›
Ninja Warriors! Mt. Midoriama! Cosplay! Tokyo Lights! Tokyo Nightlife!
Welcome To Tokyo! I love Tokyo. It is a city full of the nicest people, the brightest lights, the freshest fish, and the coolest Ninjas! Yes, I love Ninjas – I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Tokyo four times… Read More ›
The Wrath Of Caan! Gamblers! Thiefs! Elf! James Caan’s Greatest Hits!
Time To Celebrate JAMES CAAN! Take a moment. He deserves it. In movie history, very few Actors have made the impact that James Caan has made. Need proof? More on this photo in a second, but first, let’s look at… Read More ›
SUPER SIZED FOOD FOR SUPER SUNDAY!
IT ALL BEGAN HERE. THE MAC’N’CHEESEBURGER. I didn’t create it, Nancy Silverton did. It can be found at “SHORT ORDER”, her new burger joint at The Farmer’s Market in LA. Anyone who goes regularly to the Market knows you can… Read More ›
World’s Super Sliders! Iceland To Australia, The Best Sliders EVER – with Recipes!
Behold the Hamburger. Meat, topping, and a bun. Simple. And , simply put, the world’s most perfect food. Just like most things in life, hamburgers come in all shapes and sizes. They can be BIG…. And of course, they can… Read More ›
EXPLOITATION FILMS – ENTER THE TWISTED WORLD OF GRINDHOUSE CLASSICS!
The world of exploitation films, sexploitation films and “grindhouse” movies is a fascinating one to me – as evidenced by the number of stories I’ve posted – I know that these movies aren’t for everyone, or more accurately – barely… Read More ›
Best Picture Predictions – And Now The Reality…
Well, the Academy has spoken, and there were some interesting choices and exclusions. First, “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” got 5 nominations, but only one in the “big 5” – the Best Actress nomination was a bit of a… Read More ›
ALBERT BROOKS! Drive! Out Of Sight! Broadcast News! Taxi Driver!
In 2012, Albert Brooks was ROBBED of an Oscar nomination. Of course there were 5 great performances nominated, but it doesn’t change the fact that Brooks once again delivered a tough, gritty performance that was overlooked by the Academy. In… Read More ›