By Dave Siderski Rodney Dangerfield, born Jacob Rodney Cohen, was one of my favorite comedians ever. Rodney’s “No respect” routine turned self-deprecation into an art form. What made his comedy especially brilliant was that one could hear his own personal insecurities in the material which made him believable as a performer. As a tribute to […]
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The Twilight Zone: “One For The Angels” (1959)
By Chris Benedict I think it’s fair to say that most everyone, when their number comes up, would happily cheat death. The question is, how eager would you be to swap places with someone to spare them from the glacial clutches of the Grim Reaper? For Lou Bookman, the answer to that conundrum was a […]
HEIST In Select Theaters & On-Demand November 13th – Breaking Movies News
When their attempt to rob a casino owned by the feared gangster Pope (Robert De Niro) goes awry and a shootout ensues, Vaughn (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Cox (Dave Bautista) are forced to flee on foot and hijack city Bus 657 and take the passengers hostage. Now, in a high speed chase, Vaughn will not […]
The Twilight Zone: “The Midnight Sun” (1961)
By Chris Benedict The thermometer in Norma’s New York City apartment reads 110 degrees. And that is with the air-conditioner chugging along at maximum capacity during the interim between the mandated brownouts, as the depleted gas, water, and electrical supplies are rationed out to the remaining citizens or cut off altogether with greater frequency. The […]
Mega Riffs Vol 3: “Supernaut”
By Ian Murphy In a repertoire literally jam-packed with killer riffs, English rockers Black Sabbath truly outdid themselves with this one. “Supernaut” brought the heaviness bar up more than a few levels. While not nearly as fat as “Mississippi Queen”, it actually defies gravity by also being cocaine-fueled mania turned into music. Never in my […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chef Kerry Simon Dead at 60: Cause of Death REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Iron Chef star Kerry Simon died at age 60 after succumbing to Multiple System Atrophy, his longtime friend Robin Leach wrote on Friday, Sept. 11, in his column for the Las Vegas Sun. Simon, was known the world to his fans and peers in the culinary realm as the “Rock ‘n’ […]
TRUTH – In Select Theaters on October 16th – Breaking Movie News
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Topher Grace, Elisabeth Moss, and Dennis Quaid Written and Directed by: James Vanderbilt Based on the book “Truth and Duty” by Mary Mapes —————————- Synopsis: TRUTH is an independent feature film based on the book “Truth and Duty” by Mary Mapes. In the vein of “All The President’s Men” and […]
Dickie Moore DEAD at 89 – Breaking Movie News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Child star Dickie Moore who at one time was one of the biggest names in Hollywood had died at 89. Moore, a public relations executive who was known as Dickie when he was a Hollywood child star, playing the movies’ first talking Oliver Twist and later giving Shirley Temple her first […]
Mega Riffs, Vol 2: “Mississippi Queen”
By Ian Murphy If there were a contest for the World’s Fattest Riff, Mountain’s “Mississippi Queen” would win, hands down. The guitar tone is so fat, it’s terminally obese. I mean, Walter “Piano Box Man” Hudson has nothing on this tune, although I am sure he’d approve of the edibility of the song.. This rib […]
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Airs September 12th on Discovery Family Channel – Breaking TV News
MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC airs Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c In the magical land of Equestria, Princess Twilight Sparkle lives with her friends Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy and Spike in the town of Ponyville. Together, they learn about the magic of friendship.
Evil Closes in on Cosy Cove in New Episode of Investigation Discovery’s Suspicion – Breaking TV News
Investigation Discovery’s SUSPICION reveals the terrifying journeys of real people who suspected imminent danger and became fixated on telling the truth. From stalkers to criminal cover-ups and killers on the loose, the stories in SUSPICION start building suspense from the moment something feels amiss. Emotional first-person interviews detail the endless twists and turns that come […]
I Saw The Light: In Theaters November 27th – Breaking Movie News
Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford, Maddie Hasson, Wren Schmidt Written and Directed by: Marc Abraham —————————- Synopsis I SAW THE LIGHT, the story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his […]
The Twilight Zone: Eye of the Beholder (1960)
By Chris Benedict We all maintain unique perspectives as to what we find aesthetically pleasurable or distasteful, repugnant or elegant, entertain our own preferences, predilections, or perversions. How easily and readily this thought process can be bifurcated is shameful, leaving no middle ground or grey area in which to challenge or overturn the societal standards […]
Investigation Discovery Unveils The Master of Macbre Todd Robbins to Host New Series TRUE NIGHTMARES – Breaking TV News
True stories of murder and mayhem morph into urban legends like the boogeyman or the monster under the bed – haunting our childhoods and scaring us throughout our lives. Investigation Discovery’s (ID) upcoming series TRUE NIGHTMARES brings to life the true stories that spawned these hair-raising tales, proving once again that truth will always be […]
Star Trek: Siderski Ranks the Movie Franchise
By Dave Siderski Overall, there have been 12 Star Trek Feature Films made over the past 35 years, including six featuring the original series crew, four based on the Next Generation sequel series and two from J.J Abrams recent alternate timeline series based on the original crew. These films have ranged in quality from outstanding […]
Beloved Jean Darling Dead at 93: Our Gang Star Remembered
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Beloved child star that was part of the very popular Our Gang series has died at 93. Darling started in the acting business at the age of 4 joining Our Gang in the early 1920’s where she played Jean. She would go on to act for many years. In the 1970’s […]
Judy Carne Dies at 76: “Sock It To Me” Laugh-In Star Remembered
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Actress Judy Carne whose big claim to fame was being the “Sock it to me!” girl on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” in the ’60s, died on September 3rd, according to the Telegraph. She was 76.Carne was also known for her rough relationship with Burt Reynolds. She was the actor’s first wife. […]
Martin Milner Dead at 83: Actor of Adam-12 and Route 66 Remembered
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Veteran actor Martin Milner died Sunday night at the age of 83 of undisclosed causes and was confirmed by Diana Downing, a representative for his fan page. Over the years, Milner put in some great performances on various TV Shows and in feature films, but he will probably be best remembered […]
Whistling Past the Graveyard With Peter Lorre
By Chris Benedict Laszlo Lowenstein was one of the great character actors of his time. Of any time. Odds are you know him better by his stage name Peter Lorre. Perhaps he is recognizable to you simply by his owlish eyes, large and sad and heavily-lidded, or his unusual and unmistakable and often imitated voice […]
THE GREATEST SONG OF ALL-TIME VOL 1- “The Boxer”
By Ian Murphy This article will be the first in a series that highlights songs throughout pop music history that can have a case made for them as being the greatest song of all time. Of course these selections are subjective, and reflect my own tastes and preferences. However, to avoid a “ranking”, I have […]
JAMES WHITE: In Theaters November 13 – Breaking Entertainment News
Starring: Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Makenzie Leigh, Ron Livingston Written and Directed by: Josh Mond —————————- Synopsis James White (Christopher Abbott) is a troubled twenty-something trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. He retreats further into a self-destructive, hedonistic lifestyle, but as his mother (Cynthia Nixon) battles a […]
A Tribute to Wes Craven (1939-2015): Whatever You Do, Don’t Fall Asleep!
By Dave Siderski Iconic film director Wes Craven passed away on Sunday at his Los Angeles home after a battle with brain cancer. Craven was a mainstay on the Hollywood scene for 34 years. He cut his teeth on the Hollywood scene working in the Adult Film industry in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. […]
Discovery Life Channel’s Special: How To Make Love To My Wife – Breaking TV News
After 20 years of marriage, Greg Lawrence’s world is rocked when he learns the sad truth about his sex life—that his wife, Kathy, has never had an orgasm with him during intercourse. In this brutally honest and hilarious one-hour special, HOW TO MAKE LOVE TO MY WIFE follows the sexual misadventures of Greg as he […]
Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Charlie Chaplin Engage In Pugilistic Funny Business With “The Knockout” – Movie Review
By Chris Benedict Of the countless films which Roscoe Arbuckle and Charlie Chaplin would plow through during their tenures at Mack Sennett’s Keystone Studios (Chaplin’s being of a mere 10-month duration), in only seven of them-between March 2 and September 7, 1914-would they appear together. Only the last, their hilarious drunken carousal in “The Rounders”, […]