“Heat – A Los Angeles Crime Saga” This 1995 Michael Mann film is a modern classic, one of the greatest action thrillers of the era, and also remembered for making motion picture history: Amazingly, “Heat” was the first film to… Read More ›
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Tokyo’s Iconic Park Hyatt Hotel! Lost In The “Translation” Bar! Views of Tokyo 2016!
A Tokyo “Double Rainbow!” What a great way to celebrate Alex’s first-ever trip to Tokyo – with a double rainbow from our Park Hyatt hotel room! It was just one of the many great shots from there – like this… Read More ›
Godzilla Is Back! “Godzilla: Resurgence” Attacks Japan! I Go Inside Tokyo’s “Godzilla Hotel!”
The 31st “Godzilla” Is Here! Yes, the world’s greatest movie monster is back! For the 31st time, Japan cinemas has fans roaring in delight at the latest “Godzilla” film – first, check out the trailer! “Godzilla” is an icon in… Read More ›
Late-Night Tokyo! Live Music! Potatoes And Bacon! A Golden Gai Tokyo Adventure!
It’s An Electrified Tokyo Night! I have shared many of my Tokyo adventures with you, but our last night was without a doubt the most memorable, thanks to this: Introducing Golden Gai’s Musical Maestro! Meet Yuko Yamazaki! He’s a great… Read More ›
Tokyo Food! Musical Bento Boxes! Sea Urchin Tempura! Biting Down Hard In Japan!
Bring On Tokyo’s Tastiest Food! Here is a look at some of the great food we’ve eaten in Tokyo – all types of great bites and beautiful plates, with delicious and unique tastes like this: Tokyo’s Dinner And A Concert!… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Legendary Fish Market! “Sushi For Breakfast” At Tsukiji! An Iconic Japanese Landmark Closes!
Time For Breakfast! There are many amazing things about Tokyo, but perhaps by favorite is “sushi for breakfast!” I have posted before about Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji fish market, which is being moved at the end of 2016 to make room… Read More ›
The Magic Of Tokyo 2016! Eel Waiting Rooms! Golden Gai Drinking! Cat Ads!
Welcome To Tokyo 2016! I am back in one of the most magical cities in the world: Tokyo, where everywhere you turn you see something like this: I’m not sure what they are selling, but I’m buying! I brought my… Read More ›
Political Chaos 2016! “Network” And “Broadcast News” Nailed It! “This Town” Confirms The Shenanigans!
“I know it’s fun. I LIKE FUN. It’s just not NEWS!” “It’s Just Not NEWS!” This quote sums up the 2016 US presidential election to date. It’s from a movie that imagined the world of television news as something too… 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 ›
Life On “The Amazing Race” Almost Killed Her! My Friend’s Fascinating Reality TV Memoir!
“Then my ankle twisted and I started to fall in slow motion.” With these words, Author Deborah Wolff takes you on a hilariously intense year of reality TV! “One Year Of Reality And How It Nearly Killed Me” Have you… Read More ›
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