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RIP Haskell Wexler! One of America’s most acclaimed Cinematographers/Directors has died…here is the story from Deadline.com: A longtime liberal activist, Wexler photographed some of the most socially relevant and influential films of the 1960s and 1970s,…
Radiohead Does 007! And Gets Whacked! As always, it began on social media – this announcement from Radiohead’s lead singer: Thom Yorke ✔@thomyorke “Last year we were asked to write a tune for Bond movie Spectre. Yes we were” And… Read More ›
Is This 007’s Sexist Bond Girl EVER? 007 has had some of the most beautiful Actresses in movie history featured as a “Bond girl”…including such modern-day Actresses as Halle Berry and Rosamund Pike -but in the beginning, it’s wasn’t that… Read More ›
Welcome To Hollywood! Yes, it’s an iconic sight – looking down on all of Los Angeles, as a welcoming sign of impending stardom… It is probably one of the most photographed images in Hollywood, but no matter how much the… Read More ›
Talk about a fun locker room! One of the NFL’s most legendary stars not only hung out with Farrah Fawcett, he made football history when he said: “We’re going to win Sunday. I guarantee it.” It is the boldest prediction… Read More ›
Meet “The Sultan of Sexploitation”! How is that for a job title! In an era when movies like “The Pigkeeper’s Daughter” played in grind houses across the country, there was one man who made a fortune by delivering a series… Read More ›
One of the most difficult aspects of making a film is deciding what to call it – after all, lots of us go see a film based on the title! Sure, “Jaws” pretty much nailed it…big shark, “JAWS”…I’m in…and when… Read More ›
Looking For A Great Book? It can be daunting to stare down stacks and stacks – er, I mean page after page of online choices…so here are five terrific books to give as holiday gifts! “Eve’s Hollywood!” In the swinging… Read More ›
The Musical Path Of Todd Rundgren! OK, you all know that I am a fan of Todd Rundgren – and you should be too! Here is Todd circa 1974, from the cover of his brilliant double album “Todd”, which included… Read More ›
“It’s too bad we had to kill her. I really liked the outfit she had on.” Time For Some Cult Camp Classics – With Cinema’s Reigning Cult “Scream Queen!” I love Linnea Quigley! Her movies are some of the most… Read More ›
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