The Answer Is “YES YES YES”! Hollywood’s Legendary Formosa Cafe Has Been Saved! Finally, some GOOD news about Hollywood’s legendary haunts! Here’s the great news about the future of the iconic Formosa Cafe, which shuttered abruptly two years ago –… Read More ›
My Movie Alphabet! Yes, the poster art says “Vol. 2” – because I missed the first “go-round” on this fun exercise in cinema! A movie for every letter of the alphabet – who can refuse? For many of us, this… Read More ›
The Amazing Story Of One Man “Becoming Bond!” Fans of the James Bond 007 series have their favorite films – and favorite Bonds – but here is the amazing true story of one very unique 007 – in a great… Read More ›
Plenty O’Toole: “Hi, I’m Plenty.” James Bond: “But of course you are.” Plenty O’Toole: “Plenty O’Toole.” James Bond: “Named after your father perhaps?” Time to look at one of the most beautiful “Bond Girls” who was also a member of… Read More ›
25 Years Of “Basic Instinct!” Wow, time flies when you are getting naked on screen! Yes, it was 25 years ago that Sharon Stone cemented her place in movie history, thanks to an erotic thriller with one very memorable scene:… Read More ›
Paul McCartney’s “Toss Off” Gems! Paul McCartney routinely released songs throughout his career that never ended up on albums – at least not until special editions and bonus tracks became part of the “reissue” strategy in music. It all began… Read More ›
007 Reasons To Appreciate A “Bond Girl!” It’s sounds very “retro” and “demeaning” in a modern context, but the role of a “Bond Girl” in the 007 film series was so much more in the earlier films…the roles were always… Read More ›
Jon Peters Speaks! Bravo to Tatiana Siegel and The Hollywood Reporter, for this fascinating exclusive interview with the legendary Hollywood Producer Jon Peters! “And With A Loaded Gun On The Coffee Table…” How is this for a setup to the… Read More ›
Goodbye To The Legendary Formosa Cafe… Alison Martino, who created the great website “Vintage Los Angeles”, posted this on Instagram tonight: “Well, it’s unfortunately official. @theformosacafe has closed and the building is for lease.” Alison told me that “Esotouric’s Secret… Read More ›
Another Landmark Bites The Dust! Chicago’s iconic seafood restaurant, The Cape Cod Room, announced that it will be closing its doors forever. The restaurant is located inside The Drake Hotel, which is located at the very north end of Chicago’s… Read More ›
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