Tokyo’s Legendary Fish Market Is On Fire! A fire broke out at Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji fish market Thursday – and firefighters have spent hours bringing it under control – here is the latest from The Guardian: “Dozens of firefighters have… Read More ›
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007’s Greatest “Bond Girl”! Diana Rigg! Brains! Beauty! Bond’s Greatest Film As Well?
Meet 007’s Best “Bond Girl!” Some of the most empowered women roles in film were actually in the classic James Bond movies – beginning in the very first film “Dr. No”, when the first “Bond girl” emerged from the water…… Read More ›
00-7 Great Bond Girls! Brains! Brawn! Beauty! “Oh, James!”
007 Reasons To Appreciate A “Bond Girl!” It’s sounds very “retro” and “demeaning” in a modern context, but the role of a “Bond Girl” in the 007 film series was so much more in the earlier films…the roles were always… Read More ›
The Phenomenon Of “Hidden Figures!” Screen Actors Guild Upset! Shining A Light On Neglected History!
SAG Shocks Awards Season! The Screen Actors Guild turned awards season upside down when they awarded best ensemble (their Best Picture Award) to “Hidden Figures”, a stunning upset over heavily favored “LaLa Land”! Prepare To Be Inspired! I love to… Read More ›
“Monster Trucks” Meltdown! $115-Million Write-Off Before It Even Opened! Disastrous Movie Performances!
A “Monster” Box-Office Meltdown! This past weekend saw the release of the big-budget action film “Monster Trucks” – and it bombed, barely grossing $10-million dollars in nationwide release. The problem was well known. Before Paramount even released this movie, their… Read More ›
Jackie Chan! Johnny Knoxville! “Skiptrace” Skips Theatrical Release! Jackie Chan Sings!
It’s “Rush Hour” Meets “Midnight Run!” If you ever wanted to see those classic “buddy comedy” films mashed together, well here you go! Jackie Chan and Johnny Knoxville star in “Skiptrace”, which does indeed sound like a “Rush Hour Midnight… Read More ›
Dog Eat Dog! Nicolas Cage Chews Up Iconic Filmmaker Paul Schrader! Terrific New Movie!
Two Legendary Actors Bite Into A Crime! Here is a great new movie to share: two incredible actors working for one of the most eclectic Writer/Directors in film…and of course, it comes with a bit of controversy! Talk About “Dog… Read More ›
“Shocktober” Day #4 Goes Cannibalistic! Enter “The Green Inferno!” Ei Roth’s “Cannibal Holocaust” Homage!
Eli Roth Welcomes You To Shocktober Day #4! Yes, Director Roth could be on this list many times – for the classic “Hostel”, his debut “Cabin Fever” – even for his terrific thriller “Knock Knock” with Keanu Reeves – but… Read More ›
“Hardcore!” A Journey Into 70’s Porn Hell! Classic George C. Scott Performance!
“A lot of strange things happen in this world. Things you don’t know about in Grand Rapids. Things you don’t want to know about. Doors that shouldn’t be opened.” Welcome to the seedy world of “Hardcore.” This riveting thriller from… Read More ›
Meet These “Tokyo Idols”! Tokyo’s Dancelicious “Pop Idol” Dance Phenomenon!
Welcome To The “Tokyo Idol Festival!” I wanted to share a musical performance phenomenon underway in Tokyo – one that we happened upon! First, according to wikipedia: “in Japanese pop culture, “idol” is a term typically used to refer to… Read More ›
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