Who Were Hollywood’s Biggest “Hellraisers?” If you want to gift someone a terrific book about Hollywood, this is the one for you! RICHARD BURTON. OLIVER REED. RICHARD HARRIS. PETER O’ TOOLE. The most legendary English drinkers in movie history are… Read More ›
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“The Commitments”! Terrific Movie Musical Is My “Cult Movie Monday!” Glen Hansard’s Rise To Oscar Gold!
Talk About A Great Trio: “THE COMMITMENTS”, “ONCE”, AND OSCAR! This “Cult Movie Monday” celebrates a GREAT film that launched the career of singer/songwriter Glen Hansard, who returned after years to movie screens and snagged an Oscar! It’s a great… Read More ›
“The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane!” Why I Love 70’s Cinema! The Decade’s Biggest “Hellraisers!”
Question: As you see the late Karen Black in the cockpit, will there ever be a better line of dialogue from a film that this one: “The stewardess is flying the plane!” And she was! It’s just one reason I… Read More ›
Adam Levine! Led Zeppelin! Spinal Tap! Jackson Browne! Great Songs Beginning With “L”!
Listen To Adam Levine’s Great “L” Song Along With Keira Knightley! I was faced with a ton of great options when I tackled “songs or Artists with an “L”, because there are so many timeless classics – but here are… Read More ›
Michael Keaton! Get Me Rewrite! “The Paper!” Neglected 90’s Comedy!
Need Some More Michael Keaton? I know what you mean: after Keaton’s incredible performance in “Birdman” – a role that deserved the Academy Award for Best Actor – after seeing Keaton lay it all out there for his fans….well, I… Read More ›
Oscar 2015! Brilliant “Birdman” Soars! Winner’s List! “Whiplash” Stings!
“Birdman” Scores Best Picture! “Birdman” is so deserving of Best Picture of the year, for an audacious, inventive look at the creative process…. Time To Invite The Boys Home! So happy for “Birdman”, and all of these winners! BEST MOTION… Read More ›
Glen Hansard Opens For Pearl Jam! “Once”! “The Commitments”! Glen Hansard’s Musical Oscar!
Pearl Jam Is Hitting The Road…With THIS GUY! Pearl Jam just announced a 2017 european tour, and I was surprised and delighted to see that they have chosen Glen Hansard to open for them! If you are unfamiliar with Hansard,… Read More ›
“Begin Again!” Best Films of 2014! Maroon 5 Soundtrack! Mark Ruffalo! Keira Knightley! Adam Levine!
Dan: That’s some song you got there. I promise you it could be a big hit. Plus you’re beautiful. Gretta: I’m sorry, what’s beauty got to do with anything? Dan: Jesus, you’re tricky, aren’t you? Great dialogue from one of… Read More ›
“Drinking Buddies”! Olivia Wilde’s Indie Beer Bash With Joe Swanberg!!
Grab A Beer! Time For A Great New Film! Or, as you can see, Olivia Wilde just sticks her finger in Jake Johnson’s brew. But no reason to worry, this movie has plenty more beer to share! Here’s a great… Read More ›
RIP Peter O’Toole! A Fond Look Back At This “Hellraiser!”
RIP Peter O’ Toole! A screen legend has died – RIP Peter O’ Toole! Such sad news for a great acting legend – after a life of carousing and impressive career achievements — including eight Oscar nominations, an Emmy Award… Read More ›