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Meet “The Island President!” This “Cult Movie Monday” Has Real Life Political Treachery And A Disappearing Island Nation!

By johnrieber on July 15, 2019 • ( 12 )

Imagine Life In Paradise! This week’s “Cult Movie Monday” takes you to a gorgeous string of idyllic islands in the Indian ocean…but political treachery and climate change threaten to destroy these islands forever… This is Male, the capital of the… Read More ›
Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr Rock Dodger Stadium! Here’s The Video Of A Great Beatles Reunion!

By johnrieber on July 14, 2019 • ( 27 )

Yes, Paul McCartney wrapped his latest world tour in Los Angeles on July 13, and his former Beatles bandmate joined him on stage for the finale! As Variety reported: “McCartney had just finished the first number of the encore, “Birthday”… Read More ›
A Childish “Redbone!” Hole’s “Rock Star!” The Boss “Rising”! Todd Bangs His Drum! “Music With An R” Includes A Mesmerizing Diana Ross / Usher Duet!

By johnrieber on July 14, 2019 • ( 2 )

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Songs With An “R” Are Dramatic! Raucous! Full Of Love – Courtney That Is! I had a great time looking at songs “with an R” because they cover a wide range of music, including one of…
Daniel Craig’s Rocky 007 Finale! Debate: The Best Bond? The Worst 007?

By johnrieber on July 13, 2019 • ( 11 )

His Name Is Bond…James Bond! These words are one of the most iconic phrases in motion picture history: “My name is Bond. James Bond.” And the films are a phenomenal achievement in longevity as well: in fact, Daniel Craig is… Read More ›
Giant Earthworms Invade Australia! “What The Friday” Has A NINE FOOT Worm Monster!

By johnrieber on July 12, 2019 • ( 11 )

Attack Of The “Mega” Earthworms! OK, I peruse the internet and this is what happens… Wait, WHAT ARE THESE CREATURES?!?!?!? So I did some more research and thought: “What The FRIDAY?????” Attack Of The Giant Worms! It sounds like a… Read More ›
Marugame Udon’s Cafeteria-Style Ramen And Tempura! LA’s Sawtelle Japantown Gem!

By johnrieber on July 11, 2019 • ( 19 )

Who Wants Ramen? If you live in Los Angeles, you no doubt have your favorite ramen joint – but how about one that offers up delicious Ramen bowls AND Tempura as well? Welcome To Sawtelle Japantown AKA Little Osaka! On… Read More ›
RIP Jim Bouton – Great Pitcher And “Ball Four” Author Wrote The Best Sports Book Ever…

By johnrieber on July 10, 2019 • ( 8 )

A Sad Day For Sports Fans – And Fans Of GREAT Memoirs! Jim Bouton, whose groundbreaking book Ball Four was one of the first tell-all books in sports, has died at age 80. He passed today in Massachusetts from a… Read More ›
“Silly Shorts”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has Wacky True Stories Of Life!

By johnrieber on July 10, 2019 • ( 6 )

Time For Some Great “Silly Stories!” I’m excited to board the Wednesday Bookmobile and share a great book from Gretchen Lehde Nixon – AKA Ginger O. Snap – a longtime friend from high school who wrote a hilarious book! “Silly… Read More ›
Stevie Wonder’s Stunning Music! His Trilogy Of Grammy Gold! “Innervisions”, “Songs In The Key Of Life” And “Fulfillingness’ First Finale”!

By johnrieber on July 9, 2019 • ( 23 )

In this time to uncertainty, with a pandemic raging around the world, I wanted to share some music that will soothe your nerves and inspire you as well… I have been listening to these Stevie Wonder albums – filled with… Read More ›
“The Commitments”! Terrific Movie Musical Is My “Cult Movie Monday!” Glen Hansard’s Rise To Oscar Gold!

By johnrieber on July 8, 2019 • ( 12 )

Talk About A Great Trio: “THE COMMITMENTS”, “ONCE”, AND OSCAR! This “Cult Movie Monday” celebrates a GREAT film that launched the career of singer/songwriter Glen Hansard, who returned after years to movie screens and snagged an Oscar! It’s a great… Read More ›