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Bonsai Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘Bonsai’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

BONSAIBy Sandy NicolsonAvailable @ Amazon294 pgs It’s the mid-1970s and on the outskirts of Salinas, California, sets an old gas station that long ago ran out of gas. Owned and operated by a South Korean immigrant known as Bonsai, the place remains open due Bonsai’s skills as a mechanic. He

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 79

Tales From Hollywoodland: Where Have All the Comedy Movies Gone?

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew takes a deep dive into the state of comedy in Hollywood. From classic slapstick to modern satire, they explore why big-screen comedies seem to be disappearing, how the industry has changed, and what the future holds for the genre. Tune in

Busted Bootleg Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘Busted Bootleg’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

BUSTED BOOTLEGA Red Jackal MysteryBy Jonathan W. SweetA Brick Pickle Pulp152 pgs Of all the New Pulp avengers now battling from various publishers, one of our personal favorites is Jonathan W. Sweet’s Red Jackal. It is as if Sweet mixed up old classic pulp heroes with comic characters. Where as

Earth Station Who Ep 374

Earth Station Who: Reviewing ‘The Rescue’

In this episode of Earth Station Who, the crew revisits the First Doctor’s adventure in The Rescue, exploring its impact on Doctor Who history. Plus, as a special bonus, co-host Mary Ogle steps into the Doctor Who Geek Seat! Tune in for a fun and insightful discussion on classic Who

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 78

Tales From Hollywoodland: Preserving Legends with IP Manager Seth Berg

The Tales From Hollywoodland crew sits down with Intellectual Property Manager Seth Berg to discuss his work preserving the legacies of music icons. As the Legacy Manager for Peggy Lee and Natalie Cole, Head of Licensing for Frank Sinatra Enterprises, and Licensing Agent for The Dean Martin Family Trust, Seth

Into The Night Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘Into The Night’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

INTO THE NIGHTBy Cornell Woolrich & Lawrence BlockHard Case Crime240 pgs. Madeline is an introspective young woman caught in the depths of depression. Toying with a loaded revolver, she contemplates taking her life. Then, when setting the gun down on a desk causes it to fire accidentally, the bullet goes

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 77

Tales From Hollywoodland: The Secret World of Hollywood’s Lavender Marriages

The Tales From Hollywoodland crew delves into the fascinating history of Hollywood’s lavender marriages—relationships crafted to maintain the industry’s carefully curated public images. Explore the secrets, pressures, and untold stories behind these famous unions that shaped Hollywood’s Golden Age. Don’t miss this captivating episode! Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland   Tales

Levon's Prey Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘Levon’s Prey’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

LEVON’S PREYLevon Cade Book # 10By Chuck DixonRough Edge Press164 pgs This being the tenth of twelve books, we can with a sigh announce that we are finally getting caught up with Chuck Dixon’s fantastic series. In “Levon’s Prey,” he learns almost too late that his destroying a child sex

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 76

Tales From Hollywoodland: Bobby Ochs – Restaurant Partner to the Stars

The Tales From Hollywoodland crew welcomes Bobby Ochs, the legendary restaurateur and author known for partnering with Hollywood’s biggest stars. From exclusive dining experiences to behind-the-scenes industry stories, Bobby shares his journey in high-profile hospitality. Don’t miss this star-studded episode! Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland   Tales From Hollywoodland on

Death Comes Too Late Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘Death Comes Too Late’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

DEATH COMES TOO LATEBy Charles ArdaiHard Case Crime399 pgs What we have here is a collection of crime short stories by writer/editor Charles Ardai. Twenty in all and each is a gem. Though somewhat depressing in large part, there is no denying Ardai’s writing chops. He knows how to spin

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 75, Movie Star Diets

Classic Movie Star Diets | Tales From Hollywoodland

EmbedEditEver wondered how classic Hollywood stars maintained their glamorous looks on and off the screen? In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, we explore the fascinating world of classic movie star diets—from the unusual eating habits of Golden Age icons to the strict regimens that kept them in shape for

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