This is what happens when good films fall into the wrong hands. The dark indie comedy CUMMINGS FARM directed and edited by Andrew Drazek, produced by and starring Jordan Kessler, written by and starring Ted Beck, as well as Adam Busch (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER), Laura Si/

Horrific and tragic. Film editor Sally Menke's body was found at the bottom of a ravine in Griffith Park. She apparently left for a hike with her dog and never returned. This turned out to be on the hottest day in Los Angeles recorded history. Sally's dog was also found,/

I've been listening here and there to this current incarnation of the Grateful Dead legacy; bits and pieces as they appear on Archive.org and other sites. While I am already a fan of their newest lead guitarist John Kadlecik (of Dark Star Orchestra fame), I have found what I'/

After a lifetime of waiting, I was finally able to catch up with a screening of Stanley Kubrick's infamous first narrative feature film FEAR AND DESIRE. Made at the youthful age of 23, after having shot and directed a few short documentaries and having been a photographer for LOOK magazine/

Being that Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY is still, lo these many years later, my all-time favorite film, nothing could thrill me more than getting a sneak peak at effects wizard Douglas Trumbull's new documentary on the making of 2001. This looks to be, from all reports, the quintes/

Grateful Dead with Ron "Pigpen" Mckernan performing "Next Time You See Me" in Copenhagen 1972 at Tivoli Gardens. Magnificent!

This whole notion of a "Ground Zero Mosque" is a complete fabrication created and spurred on by politicians who are using Americans' misguided fear as a tool. And the consequences are dire. Now simply being a Muslim is reason enough to fear for your life. Is this America? Yes, it's

This video will be replayed for generations. And our shame will be insurmountable.

We all know the arguments by now so I won't repeat them. But what I will say is simply this: In order for a Muslim community center being built several blocks away from the 9/11 site to be disrespectful of those who suffered on 9/11, one must first believe that

My admiration for Mr. Lucas fizzled out many moons ago. His first three films were simply stunning. THX-1138, AMERICAN GRAFFITI and the very first STAR WARS. The man didn't return to directing until he decided to single-handedly destroy the "franchise" he'd built in the late 70's and early 80/

If you live in Los Angeles or plan on visiting sometime in the next week, the Ray Harryhausen exhibit over at the Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences will be there through August 22nd. That gives you just 7 days to make it over there if you haven't already (or go/

In the fall of 1973, Tom Snyder devoted a full hour of his then brand-spankin' new THE TOMORRROW SHOW to an interview with legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. The show was then repeated on Memorial Day 1980. Since that time, the footage was thought to be lost or destroyed.

Well, it

It's always fun for me to celebrate Jerry Garcia week. Even though it ends on the anniversary of his death (15 years ago now), it also ends with new discoveries of the man and his music and a healthy dose of revisits to some of my favorite memories. It's an/

Actress Patricia Neal died Sunday of complications from lung cancer at the age of 84. This was one hell of a strong woman. An amazing life, an amazing actress. She is missed...

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We've been listening to the music of Jerry Garcia all week, now lets listen to some of his words. Not lyrics (most of which were written by Robert Hunter anyway), but interviews.

Hulu has a program titled NBC News On Stage: Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia Speaks, Vol. 1. In it are/

In addition to being the lead guitarist/vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia fronted and participated in many other projects that allowed him to explore his forever-expanding appreciation of and fascination with all types of music. 

Here are some of my favorites:

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We return once again to the famed Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, NJ for a gig that was played on this very day 36 years ago. And what a gig it was! Originally dated for 8/2/74, torrential rain forced the show to be cancelled and rescheduled for the 6th (with/