“You’ve seen them give out prizes on Daytime TV – now see the goodies they give out at night!” Well, it’s not difficult to see what this movie is up to – time to look at another unique genre of… Read More ›
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Todd Rundgren Stays “Faithful!” A Shocking Record Label Betrayal! Beatles Covers! Brilliant New Songs!
“Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something…Faithful!” It was one of Todd Rundgren’s sterling achievements – a single side of music as good as anything he has ever released… “Rundgren’s ‘clearest and most interesting set of songs since Something/Anything?’” The… Read More ›
Ten Amazing Documentaries! Sex! Death! Comedy! Siberia! Fantastic Non-Fiction You Need To See!!
Time For Some “Truth!” I love documentaries. They can be deadly serious or comically absurd – they can be lurid, spiritual, political and everything in between – here are ten examples of great documentaries you need to see! “Roger and… Read More ›
“Band On The Run!” Paul McCartney’s Triumph Over Adversity! Classic “Chaos & Creation!”
“I think most bands on tour are on the run.” With these words, Paul McCartney sets the stage for perhaps his greatest album ever – “Band On The Run” – a brilliant album that was as dramatic behind the scenes… Read More ›
Travis Bickle Turns 40! “Taxi Driver” Tribeca Screening! 3 Reasons To Love Him! ONE BIG REASON To Hate!
“Loneliness has followed me my whole life, everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There’s no escape. I’m God’s lonely man.” One of cinema’s most compelling characters, brought to vivid life by America’s greatest Actor, who also uttered this… Read More ›
“That’s Sexploitation!” Terrific Documentary Captures The Seedy Majesty Of Grindhouse Cinema!
“That’s Sexploitation” – Cinema’s Greatest Genre Is “Docu”-mented! Fans of cult movies have a reason to rejoice – the “Godfather of Grindhouse Documentaries” is here! Yes, even THIS “Psycho Cat” is happy about it! First, check out this trailer –… Read More ›
Kick Some Dolemite! “Blaxploitation” Classic Gets Vinegar Syndrome’s Loving Restoration!
Time To Get A Taste Of “Dolemite”! I love exploitation movies, and one of the more outrageous entries in the film genre known as “blaxploitation” is getting a loving blu-ray restoration! How can you NOT love a film with this… Read More ›
“Hello It’s Todd!” “Something/Anything?” Rundgren’s Four-Sided Masterpiece! Guns ‘n Roses Loved It Too!
The review at the time of this album’s release said it all: “demonstrates his command of the studio, unfurling his falsetto over a kaleidoscope of rock genres” Time to dig into one of the greatest albums ever released, the epic… Read More ›
“Pieces”! A Shocking 80’s Classic! A New Grindhouse Documentary!
You Don’t Have To Go To Texas For A Chainsaw Massacre! Well, that’s helpful to know. It also helps to know this: “While we out fiddling with that music, the lousy bastard was in there killing her! BASTARD! BAAAAASTAAARD! BASTAAARD!”… Read More ›
Paul McCartney Meets Elvis Costello! Raucous Macca Ensues On “Flowers In The Dirt!”
Paul McCartney Meets Elvis Costello! “Flowers In The Dirt!” McCartney’s 80’s Collaborative Gem! I have been looking back at Paul McCartney’s music – and every album is full of great musical surprises….like Elvis Costello! Playing In “The Dirt!” Here’s the… Read More ›
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