Ah, the 70’s. I lived through most of them, you know. But while 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of my first experience in an indoor theater, seeing “The Muppet Movie” with Mom and Dad, I missed out on a lot of 70’s cinema. For example, the disaster movies. I imagine Mom kept me from seeing … Continue reading Walter Matthau In A Pimp Hat: My Weekend With “Earthquake”
I was so sorry today to hear of the passing of Doris Day. Her films were silly and fun, especially the ones for Warner Bros. in the late 40s. “Romance On The High Seas”, “My Dream Is Yours.” Good stuff! She sang and danced with Bugs Bunny even. Changing subjects: I have an unhealthy obsession … Continue reading “The Doris Day Show”s
My article on my core french fry-related beliefs got the most attention of anything I’ve written for this website (not to mention a complimentary order of my favorite fries). America loves a sequel! So here are my completely unpopular opinions on french toast. For starters, french toast is a foodstuff with great emotional resonance to … Continue reading The French Toast Manifesto
The Walt Disney Company has been promoting their upcoming launch of Disney+, a streaming service to rival…well, the universe. All the Marvel stuff, all the Pixar stuff, “The Simpsons”, all the “Star Wars” stuff, and…uh…oh yeah! All the Disney stuff! Well…almost. In 1946 Walt Disney released “Song of the South”, an ambitious film combining live … Continue reading Seeing “Song of the South”
Before today’s discussion, a note: Today Herr Kroheim von Lunchheim and I dined at Alliance’s marvelous Dairy Queen. And as promised by DQ owner Wren, my french fries (previously discussed here) were on the house. They were golden, crispy and delicious! The burger was wonderful, and the Orange Julius was tangy and refreshing. Now, on … Continue reading In Defense of the Unfocused Collector
I love this commercial! I love the game effort on the Denver Nuggets players to read their lines; I love the acting on display by the mascot (he just might be the best mascot in the world!); I love the little tableau of Rocky’s celebration at Denver’s famed Casa Bonita, complete with cake, cliff dive … Continue reading Commercials I Wish I’d Written: Rocky’s Birthday
I’m a picky eater. I never used to think I was overly picky, but the number of times I have said “That’s gross” to Kalin Krohe over a meal in the last six years is the smoking gun of my pickyness (pickosity?). It’s also a testament to some of the wholly disgusting things Kalin does … Continue reading The French Fry Manifesto
My musical taste is, like so many great AM radio stations I have enjoyed, “All Over The Road.” I grew up hearing (and enjoying) pop music from such 70’s and early 80’s standbys as The Doobie Brothers, Olivia Newton-John, The Spinners, Captain and Tennille, etc. I was devoted to 80’s top 40 during my high … Continue reading The Perry Como Renaissance Is At Hand!
