Microwave popcorn is so passé. Savionaires enjoy delicious theater-style popcorn stove-top-style. Therefore, before you send out invitations to your next Movie Night Party, order a Red Popcorn Popper Gift Pack by Back to Basics. This gift pack includes: a large 6-quart aluminum stove-top popper that heats quickly and evenly, a clear top window for viewing popcorn in the making, … [Read more...]

Saxophonist Boney James' latest release, Shine, definitely shines. There are several guest musicians playing on the CD's 12 tracks: George Duke, George Benson, Faith Evans, Philip Bailey, Dwele, and Ann Nesby. Produced by James, this CD is perfect for a romantic night at home. Another must-have CD is Cat by jazz singer Catherine Russell. However, if you prefer to listen to … [Read more...]

Forever, For Always, For Luther Volume II (Rendezvous Entertainment; CD) is a star-studded smooth-jazz tribute to the late Luther Vandross, who passed away last year after complications from a stroke. Rex Rideout and Bud Harner produced this follow-up to 2004's Grammy-nominated Forever, For Always, For Luther. This 10-track disc features renditions of Vandross' top hits, which … [Read more...]

For savionaires who are jazz lovers, Givin' It Up (Concord Records; CD) by George Benson and Al Jarreau is a must-have CD. "God Bless the Child" featuring Jill Scott and "Let It Rain" featuring Patti Austin are especially noteworthy. This 13-track CD shows why these two legends are still on top of their game. … [Read more...]

Any movie buff who grew up in the 80's should love the unrated director's edition of Miami Vice (Universal Studios; DVD; 140 minutes). Keeping with the same theme from the hit TV series it was based on, Crockett and Tubbs go undercover to nail a drug lord. This movie is more intense than the series, but the duo are still stylish. Also, this time around, Tubbs and fellow officer … [Read more...]