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 ›
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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 ›
Dog Eat Dog! Nicolas Cage Chews Up Iconic Filmmaker Paul Schrader! Terrific New Movie!
Two Legendary Actors Bite Into A Crime! Here is a great new movie to share: two incredible actors working for one of the most eclectic Writer/Directors in film…and of course, it comes with a bit of controversy! Talk About “Dog… Read More ›
“Hardcore!” A Journey Into 70’s Porn Hell! Classic George C. Scott Performance!
“A lot of strange things happen in this world. Things you don’t know about in Grand Rapids. Things you don’t want to know about. Doors that shouldn’t be opened.” Welcome to the seedy world of “Hardcore.” This riveting thriller from… 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 ›
Lindsay Lohan! From “Mean Girl” To “The Canyons”!
Bear with me for a moment: remember when Lindsay Lohan was a “Mean Girl”? OK, it’s a strange way to begin the day, but I ask for a reason. First, that was then, look at her now! You see, on… Read More ›
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