Tonight’s The Night That Oscar Shines Bright! After a tumultuous 2025, we can all take a night off from the chaos and celebrate the films that comforted us, challenged us, and entertained us last year… It was a great year… Read More ›
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“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” A Terrific Book Celebrates The 70’s Best Movies!
“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” And she was freaking out while doing so! Yes, the late Actress Karen Black was in the cockpit as those words were uttered! It’s just one reason I love 70’s films, and a great… Read More ›
Newman v. McQueen! Hilarious Cinematic Smackdowns! The Disaster Epic Battles From “The Poseidon Adventure” and “The Towering Inferno!”
“Hell, Upside Down!”Take a moment to enjoy what is, without a doubt, one of the greatest movie tag lines of all time! “Hell, Upside Down!” Of course, I should have shared this on New Year’s Eve, because it all takes… Read More ›
The Best Films Of 2025 + The Two Worst…And The State Of Hollywood…
What An “Upside Down” Year For Cinema! I took this selfie of me in a movie theater – empty, because streaming services have cut into the heart of theatrical movie-going, and as we wrap up another year in film, one… Read More ›
Looking For 3,000 Copies Of The “Titanic” VHS? + MY First VHS Purchase!
Meet Josh D. – He REALLY Likes “Titanic!” Sharing many of my 2025 Safari adventures soon, but until then, let’s talk movies! When The Guardian Website asked readers to share their unique passions, Josh was ready to talk! You see,… Read More ›
Welcome To The “Hotel California!” The Eagles LA Landmarks Revealed!
Welcome To The “Hotel California!” It’s now a bit of a running gag between me and my wife: every time we drive by The Beverly Hills Hotel, we take a picture – or a video – and that’s what I… Read More ›
Hungry Snowmen! Wild “Cliff Beds!” An Angry Shelley Winters! Hilarious Social Media Posts!
Who Wants To Sleep Outside? In A Cliff Bed! I was scrolling on social media the other day and saw this picture, so I said to my wife Alex: “would you spend the night in this?” We both quickly agreed… Read More ›
Goodbye 2024! Welcome 2025 With Grilled Onion Smash Burgers And Good Luck Food!
Time To “Smash” Into 2025! Well, it’s the last day of 2024, and as I say goodbye to the year, I have to share some of my favorite bites of the year…oh, and the most controversial too! Remember this? Behold… Read More ›
Want Hollywood Up Close? Here’s The Hike To The Iconic Hollywood Sign!
Hanging Out At The Iconic Hollywood Sign! Alex surprised me for my birthday one year with a hike to the top of the iconic “HOLLYWOOD” sign – that’s right, straight to the top of the entertainment business! The Hollywood Sign… Read More ›
Have You Checked Into The Safari Inn? It’s Burbank’s Iconic Motel! My Movie Close Encounter!
Behold Burbank’s Iconic Safari Inn! Living in Los Angeles, it’s easy to take for granted some of the iconic locations in Southern California – but, as we have lost a number of them in recent years, I wanted to eyeball… Read More ›
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