Here Are Ten Great “D” Movies! Continuing my alphabetical countdown of movies I love, here are ten that begin with the letter “D” – with three “dirty” movies and Paul Giamatti too! Remember, these are NOT a list of the best films… Read More ›
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Happy 94th Birthday Gene Hackman! Here Are His Greatest Movie Roles!
“Son, whatever you do, don’t sell that cow!” One of the first times I saw Gene Hackman effortlessly take command of the movie screen – this moment from “Bonnie & Clyde” was just one reason to love this iconic star…and… Read More ›
Have You Been To Comporta? Exploring Portugal’s Idyllic Beach!
Welcome To Paradise! I always share tropical south seas islands when I discuss “paradise”, but that word can describe any idyllic getaway that offers serenity and surprise in equal measure – and that’s how my wife Alex and I felt… Read More ›
Bond Is Back “From Russia With Love!” 007’s Second Outing Reviewed!
Bond Is Back! And Is He! Throughout 2024 I will be reviewing all of the James Bond films in order of release…which brings us to a poster that screams “James Bond Is Back!” You see, while the first film “Dr…. Read More ›
“Oppenheimer” Rocks The Oscar Nominations – Here Is The Entire List!
A big day today in Hollywood as the nominations for the Academy Awards were revealed! “Oppenheimer” towered over all other films at this year’s Academy Award nominations, receiving 13 nominations…. The brilliant “Poor Things” was next with 11 nominations including… Read More ›
A Classic “Fish Balls In Tomato Sauce” Recipe From Claudia Roden – For Cookbook Confidential Review!
The Cookbook Confidential Review Series Is Back! First of all, when I was at the E! cable network, we had a segment called “Shameless Plug”, where a celebrity was given one minute to shamelessly hype a project – and that… Read More ›
Have You Tasted Gray’s Papaya Hot Dogs? Here’s My “Recession Special” Review!
Welcome To New York City’s Iconic Hot Dog Vendor! I am flipping out on the corner of 72nd St. and Broadway, where Gray’s Papaya is located – an iconic New York hot dog stand that is listed in a number… Read More ›
The Birth Of 007! Reviewing All Bonds Beginning With “Dr. NO!”
“Bond…James Bond.” With those three words, one of the world’s greatest movie franchises was launched – on October 5, 1962! Cinema’s greatest Secret Agent has stayed popular for more than six decades, with six different Actors putting on the tuxedo… Read More ›
Cinema “A – Z” Rolls Out Ten Classic “B” Movies!
Let’s Go To The Movies! Well, 2023 is in the record books, and while the various Hollywood strikes kept many highly anticipated films off the silver screen, there were enough to make it a very satisfying year at the cinema:… Read More ›
David Bowie Meets Queen! Here’s The Story Of The Brilliant, Wine-Fueled Madness Of “Under Pressure!”
The True Story About A Brilliant Musical Mashup! David Bowie Sings With Freddie Mercury! In looking back at David Bowie’s incredible career, there is one very unique song he wrote – or co-wrote that is! It’s one of music’s best-loved… Read More ›
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