“Who did this room? Parker Brothers?” As a lover of 70’s cinema, I’m taking a look at some of the most memorable films of that decade – like this! The Brilliant 70’s Mystery “The Last Of Sheila!” As I share… Read More ›
Academy Awards
Was “Slap Shot” Paul Newman’s Favorite Movie? This Superstar’s Raucous Sports Comedy Is A 70’s Gem!
How Happy Does Paul Newman Look? He was a Hollywood Icon: he was “Hud”, “The Hustler”, “Butch Cassidy” and more…a career filled with so many classic films….yet this was his favorite! “Slap Shot!” All year long, I am looking at… Read More ›
My Ten Favorite Films Of 2022- With Surprising Choices And BIG Omissions!
It’s GREAT To Be Back At The Movies! After the last few years, we are all still re-acclimating ourselves to the theatrical moviegoing experience and for me, it was a welcome return! It’s time to share my favorite films of… Read More ›
Hollywood’s “Party Animals” Revealed! Plus Oscar’s “Snow White” Debacle!
Meet The Legendary Producer Allan Carr! As we enter “Oscar season”, the history of this award is something I love to look back on. This leads me to one of Hollywood’s most flamboyant and entertaining Producers, the legendary Allan Carr!… Read More ›
Cinematic Medical Malpractice! Check In To “The Hospital!” So “Where Does It Hurt?” These 70’s Movies Have The Diagnosis!
Here’s A “Scalpel Sharp” Dissection Of Medicine, Courtesy Of George C. Scott And Paddy Chayefsky! Yes, at a time when we have finally overcome a deadly worldwide pandemic, I have chosen to escape into the world of “medical movie madness!”… Read More ›
A “Wild” Veal Prince Orloff! My “52 In 22” Cooking Challenge Gets “Unofficial” With Downton Abbey!
Making Veal Fit For A Prince! It’s one of the funniest scenes from my favorite TV show – more on that later – so of course I had to make “Veal Prince Orloff” – while also honoring one of my… Read More ›
Bravo to Best Picture Winner “CODA!” A Celebration Of Family…
Bravo To “CODA!” I want to make sure that the spotlight remains in the right place related to last night’s Academy Awards: the first ever Supporting Actor award given to a non-hearing Actor – and the well-deserved Academy Awards for… Read More ›
Celebrating Oscar Sunday With Celebrities Eating Food! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
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 that with a mouth full of “OScar-Shaped Smoked Salmon And Caviar Toasts”? That is,… Read More ›
Lisa Shares Her “Spot On” Oscar Predictions — Through the Shattered Lens
Here Lisa’s terrific and insightful look at what will happen tomorrow at the Academy Awards – take it away Lisa! Well, since the big show is tomorrow, I guess it’s time for me to try to predict what I think… Read More ›
Lisa Marie’s Oscar Predictions for January — Through the Shattered Lens
Lisa Marie has really nailed this year’s Oscar picks – check it out! Well, here we are. Another awards season is wrapping up. Almost all of the regional critic groups have announced their picks for the best of 2021. The… Read More ›
