Welcome To Lisbon’s Sky High Castle! Yes, cross what was once a drawbridge over the moat, and it leads to a fascinating slice of history and architecture in Lisbon – It’s the Sao Jorge Castle, also known as St. Georges… Read More ›
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Clint Eastwood’s Triple Play Of Classic Films – In One Year! 1971’s “Dirty Harry!” “Play Misty For Me!” “The Beguiled!”
Celebrating Clint Eastwood – And One Incredible Year For Film! All year long, I am celebrating some of the greatest films of the 1970’s, and thanks to Clint Eastwood, I can highlight three of his films from just one year!… Read More ›
“Everything Everywhere” Indeed! Michelle Yeoh’s Groundbreaking Win And More From The 2023 Academy Awards!
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Clears Oscar’s Table! The 2023 Academy Awards ceremony is over, and it was one of the most satisfyingly emotional shows ever! More on all of this year’s winners, but first, let’s celebrate Michelle Yeoh, the… Read More ›
Is An Oscar Tsunami On The Way? An “Everything Everywhere” Victory Could Be “All At Once!”
“Everything Everywhere All at Once Is The Undeniable Oscars Front-runner!” This headline from Vulture.com says it all: after a weekend in which it won every major award, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is lined up to be the Best Picture of… Read More ›
Could You Survive 100% On The Water? These “Sea Gypsies” Spend Their Entire Lives Wet!
Experience Life As A “Sea Gypsy!” Can you imagine living your entire life on the water? Well, for a number of nomadic tribes, that is their entire world! Look at this “small town”: This fascinates me – and an amazing… Read More ›
Was “Slap Shot” Paul Newman’s Favorite Movie? This Superstar’s Raucous Sports Comedy Is A 70’s Gem!
How Happy Does Paul Newman Look? He was a Hollywood Icon: he was “Hud”, “The Hustler”, “Butch Cassidy” and more…a career filled with so many classic films….yet this was his favorite! “Slap Shot!” All year long, I am looking at… Read More ›
RIP Raquel Welch…An Appreciation Of Her Life And Career…
What an iconic photo – Raquel Welch wearing the American flag – an incredible image from an Actress who had an amazing career – and sadly, Raquel died yesterday at the age of 82…reports only say it followed a “brief… Read More ›
Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time” From “The Last Of Us” Now A New Smash Hit – 52 Years Later!
Linda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time” Is A Hit After A Long Long Time! A 52 year old song has become the latest smash hit thanks to a brilliant new TV show! I love this story, as recounted on a website… Read More ›
Exploring Castelo Dos Mouros! Storming Portugal’s Moorish Castle High Above Sintra!
Alex Welcomes You To Her Castle! Yes, it’s got some wear and tear – because this Moorish castle in Portugal has defended Kings and Queens for centuries! Sintra Portugal is home to the “Castelo Dos Mouros” – an 8th-to-12th century… Read More ›
Happy 100th Birthday To Tucson’s El Charro Cafe! The Oldest Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant In The US! Here’s Their Original “Beef Taco” Recipe! — Bite! Eat! Repeat!
Happy 100th Birthday To El Charro! Talk about tradition! the El Charro Cafe in Tucson, Arizona has been making family-style mexican food since 1922 – the oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant in the US! Please head over to my “all food… Read More ›
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