A Powerful “Death By Lightning!” A new Netflix mini-series tells the fascinating dating story of a US President, and here’s is the reason for the title: “Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best… Read More ›
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“Rocky” And “The Fonz!” How Henry Winkler Helped Sylvester Stallone’s Dream Come True!
Rocky And The Fonz! Hollywood is such a mysterious place: stars are made, careers are derailed, and for most, the spotlight never shines on them. So when I read this story – of which I knew the Muhammad Ali part… Read More ›
I’ve Got “Valley Girls”, “Viva Las Vegas” And Lots Of “Dolls” Too! My “Movies A – Z” Gets Hooked On “V”!
Rock It, Elvis! Rock It! As you can see, Elvis and his pelvis are VERY excited about the ten films I am about to share with you! What could go wrong? Well, Patty Duke needs her “dolls”, and I’ve got Paul Newman’s… Read More ›
The Real “Tuscan Sun” House + Streisand In A Sandbox! My “Movies A – Z” Go To The Cinematic Letter “U!”
Get Out Of Barbara’s Sandbox! Movies With A “U” Are Here! That’s right, Barbra Streisand’s got to get up and at ’em, because my list of “Movies A-Z” hits a “u”nique letter – and a terrific group of films –… Read More ›
Do You Know That Oscar Made History Last Night? Here Are The Academy Award Record-Breaking Winners!
Three Record-Breaking Faces Of Oscar Night 2025! It was a night to celebrate cinema, and Oscar did just that by setting multiple records! In Hollywood, the Academy Awards were handed out for the best films and performances of 2024, and… Read More ›
Want To See What They Eat At The Academy Awards? Celebrate “Oscar Sunday” By Eating Food With The Stars!
Happy Oscar Sunday! Yes, today is the day that the Academy Awards ceremony takes place in Hollywood California – and what better way to celebrate cinema than with a mouth full of “Oscar-Shaped Smoked Salmon And Caviar Toasts”? I found… Read More ›
Do You Know Oscar’s X-Rated Past? A Story Of Ratings, Cowboys And Droogs!
Oscar’s “Lucky 13!” First, what film with take home the Academy Award for Best Picture of the Year? Will it be “Anora?” “Conclave”? Who else could surprise? One thing to know: the ultimate winner will NOT be an “X-rated” film,… Read More ›
“Conclave” Upsets At SAG Awards: Is “Oscar” Next?
And here are all of this year’s Academy Award nominees as well: If you like these stories, why not sign up to receive emails whenever I post? It’s easy to do, I do NOT collect any information about you at all, there… Read More ›
“Anora” Rocks The PGA + DGA And Takes Over The Oscar Race!
“Anora” Shines Bright! Last night, two of the most important awards of the Oscar season were given en out, and the film “Anora” ruled them both! “Anora” won the Producers Guild of America award for Best Picture, and just down… Read More ›
The Academy Award Nominations Are Here! Surprises And Snubs For 2024!
The 97th Oscar Nominations Have Been Announced! A big day for Hollywood today, as the nominations were revealed for the 97th Academy Awards, which will be held live on March 2nd. It was, as usual, a morning where some nominations… Read More ›
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