We sit, eat, and share stories, all of us praising the beauty of the great outdoors; what a perfect way to celebrate our country.

Reviewers like me see lots of chefs on screen and now a northern Nevada connection comes with the Guy Fieri series Diners, Drive ins and Dives. A new episode features the local B.J.’s Nevada Barbeque Company in Sparks. I asked Executive Chef Jay Rathman where his restaurant fits in.

This is the famous trail seen in movies like Wild...famous because it is the Pacific Crest Trail

Dorothy Gale never found so much blood—or sex for that matter—but this Gail wallows in the romp

Locals and visitors to Reno find set-jetting opportunities on a downtown film walk with me. I cover Reno locations in two books, which include my experiences as the area’s film commissioner working for the State of Nevada to help bring all kinds of projects to town.

Cheers to some great times

Whether or not you include the word picture in its title, The Rocky Horror Show definitely took a strange journey worthy of documentary coverage.

David Koep’s Disclosure Day script implies this revelation will shake up everything we know, even though recent statistics indicate that at least 41 percent of United States residents believe in some form of hyper intelligent alien life.

My upcoming guided tour in "The Biggest Little City in the World" inspired a flashback memory from my book Around the World in 80 Movies featuring a classic film shot in town. Take a listen--and sign up for the walk!

Chapter 51 aims at blowing apart the self-absorbed narcissism of high-end movie people, from superstars to auteur directors.

Performers and setting give Seven Snipers some distinctive points in what otherwise proves the kind of road where autopilot works just fine.

Movies often inspire travelers to visit bucket list destinations. I saw this point frequently emphasized during the more than 20 years I spent putting Silver State sites on screen as a part of the Nevada Film Office, now Film Nevada. We call it “set-jetting”—the trend of visiting places seen in the movies

Lima, Peru received a first-time honor in 2026 when Time Out Magazine rated it as quote “The Best City for Food.” That comes as no surprise to me since one of my greatest dining experiences ever happened there.

Kane Parsons, who put together the initial Backrooms online media sensation, transforms his visual concepts into a feature film that emphasizes the process more than solution

Spider Noir once again proves the arachnid superhero succeeds with many variations in his New York world; but as a traveler, I follow a trail in Europe.

Dark and violent but played for laughs, The Last Viking blends disturbing acts with sweet ones, adding musical interludes and some psychological insights.

From real life Caravaggio to a fictional stay for Monte Cristo’s count, Malta proves fascinating for set-jetters and all kinds of cultural enthusiasts.

Sometimes having fun means playing “Let’s Pretend. That’s how it works for Tuner, about a guy whose sensitive hearing helps him keep pianos playing well.

...a family friendly film that appeals to both adults and kids by combining wry observations with physical pratfalls and other comic routines.

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