They are some of music’s most unique lyrics: “A present from you Strawberry letter 22 The music plays I sit in for a few…” Time to remember The Brothers Johnson, and share the secrets of “Strawberry Letter 23!” “The Brothers… Read More ›
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Rodney Dangerfield! Brilliant Comic “Gets No Respect!” “Rapping’ Rodney”! His Hilarious “Caddyshack” Outtakes!
“I Don’t Get No Respect!” It was his signature catchphrase, but legendary Comedian Rodney Dangerfield got respect for being one of the greatest standup Comics of all time! “That’s The Story Of My Life…” Dangerfield perfected a deadpan delivery of… 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 ›
Studly “Superfly”! Sexy “Sheba”! Blaxploitation’s Sexiest Stars! Pam Grier! Shaft!
“The Heat’s On In The Street For This Bad Mama – But She’s Doin’ The Cooking!” How can you resist a film with that promo? You can’t of course, especially when Blaxploitation super star Pam Grier is in it! The… Read More ›
Rated “X” By An All-White Jury! The Incendiary “Sweet Sweetback’s Badass Song!” Blaxploitation’s Brilliant Godfather!
“Rated ‘X’ By An All-White Jury!” At a time when Hollywood is under scrutiny for for what some as as Oscar failing to adequately acknowledge the film “Selma”, it’s important to remember “The Godfather of Blaxploitation”, the brilliant Melvin Van… Read More ›
Weng Weng! Troma! Oz-Plo! Wacky Movie Lovers Need A “Shocking Stocking Stuffer”!
Looking for a unique way to give a movie gift this holiday season? Give A Great Movie Night! I love the idea of a couple of movies wrapped in a popcorn container with specialty salts and some great wine! But… Read More ›
Classic Cult Horror! “Death Bed!” The Bed That “Eats!” Patton Oswalt’s Obsession Is Here!
In the mood for a film that offers a tasty alternative to big Hollywood blockbusters? Strap Yourself In For “The Bed That Eats!” Yes, it is time to discover the wonder of “Death Bed!” First, let’s see a few choice… Read More ›
Female Empowerment Indeed! “Foxy Brown”! “Cleopatra Jones”! Blaxploitation’s Kick-Ass Women!
Time to celebrate a classic genre of 70’s film, and celebrate two women who not only broke racial barriers by starring in these films, but they scored big at the box office as well! First up: FOXY BROWN! Michael Anderson:… Read More ›
Richard Pryor! Brilliantly Funny! Violently Dramatic! New Showtime Doc!
Time To Remember The Funniest Man Of All Time! Richard Pryor was a brilliant standup comic, actor and personality. He was also volatile – biographies of Pryor tell many of these stories – and he had a tragic personal life… Read More ›
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