Crispin Glover
"If there is still one hellish, truly accursed thing in our time, it is our artistic dallying with forms, instead of being like victims burnt at the stake, signaling through…
American Beauty and the Dark Side of Suburbia
Highly acclaimed science fiction writer J. G. Ballard once described suburbs as "the death of the soul," an endless void of cul-de-sacs, strip malls and fast-food restaurants. It’s a place…
Flamingo Sports Bar
Excerpted from The Beat Generation FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Angelheaded Hipsters by Rich WeidmanDuring the last few years of his life, Jack Kerouac resided in St. Petersburg, Florida,…
My Dinner with Andre vs. My Breakfast with Blassie
"I've lived in this city all my life. I grew up on the Upper East Side. And when I was ten years old, I was rich, I was an aristocrat.…
Dead Poets Society Trivia
Scenes of “Welton Academy” in Vermont were filmed at St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Delaware.Dustin Hoffman, Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke and Bill Murray was all reportedly considered for…
Free Solo (2018)
“Live Beyond Fear.” In 2017, professional adventure rock climber Alex “No Big Deal” Honnold became the first climber to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan wall – a stunning achievement…
The Last Man on Earth (1964)
“Another day to live through. Better get started.” I have to admit I occasionally find Vincent Price insufferable when he hams it up TOO much. However, I think the “Master…
The Last Gangster (1937)
“Happy? Why, I’m so happy I’d like to go up and bust someone in the nose!” Offbeat gangster flick features a solid performance by Edward G. Robinson as big-time mobster…
The Lost Patrol (1934)
“Blistering Sun … Blazing Bullets!” In this superb adventure film directed by John Ford, a rapidly diminishing patrol of British cavalrymen led by “The Sergeant” (Victor McLaglen) finds themselves stranded…
The Machinist (2004)
“A little guilt goes a long way.” Bleak, disturbing and uncompromising, The Machinist is not necessarily a “feel-good” movie but it has definitely evolved into somewhat of a cult classic…