“Rated ‘X’ By An All-White Jury!” At a time when Hollywood is under scrutiny for for what some as as Oscar failing to adequately acknowledge the film “Selma”, it’s important to remember “The Godfather of Blaxploitation”, the brilliant Melvin Van… Read More ›
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RIP Joan Rivers – A World Class Person Is Gone…High Flying Memories…
RIP Joan Rivers! This is shocking news – and incredibly sad for everyone who had the good fortune to know her: Joan Rivers was one of the nicest, most genuinely warm and loving people you could ever meet. Her death… Read More ›
Time For “Bacon And Cheese And Meat – Oh My”! The Best Stuff Wedged Between Two Buns!
Need A Drink? How About A Refreshingly Light Bloody Mary? Let’s begin this “meat and cheese madness” Personally, I love any drink that also covers your appetizers, main course and dessert! What a wild bloody Mary this is, and it’s… Read More ›
Female Empowerment Indeed! “Foxy Brown”! “Cleopatra Jones”! Blaxploitation’s Kick-Ass Women!
Time to celebrate a classic genre of 70’s film, and celebrate two women who not only broke racial barriers by starring in these films, but they scored big at the box office as well! First up: FOXY BROWN! Michael Anderson:… Read More ›
“Best In Show!” Dog Lover’s Dream! Cult Comedy Classic!
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To A Dog Show… Meet one of the best ensemble casts in a comedy EVER! If you haven’t seen the film “Best In Show”, you are missing a hilarious look at the world… Read More ›
Richard Pryor! Brilliantly Funny! Violently Dramatic! New Showtime Doc!
Time To Remember The Funniest Man Of All Time! Richard Pryor was a brilliant standup comic, actor and personality. He was also volatile – biographies of Pryor tell many of these stories – and he had a tragic personal life… Read More ›
Steve Martin’s TV Years! Plus Scoundrels, Jerks and Del Griffith, Too! The Brilliance of Steve Martin!
Talk About A “Wild And Crazy” Guy! It is easy to forget just how funny someone is after they’ve entertained you for so long…you can take them for granted…so it’s always nice to go back and remember just how brilliantly… Read More ›