Remembering the tireless activism of Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin was so much more than an actor, writer and talk show host. He was also a dedicated humanitarian and an advocate for criminal justice reform.
The Academy v. Wexler
On July 28, 2020, the Television Academy released the nominees for the 72nd Emmy Awards. The worthiness of each nominee is beyond reproach. Every individual on the list is a … Continue Reading The Academy v. Wexler
Remembering the wonderful weirdness of Ric Ocasek
“When you become tired of fitting in is when you truly become yourself.” – Ric Ocasek New Wave visionary and self-professed “Master of Doom” Ric Ocasek died back in September … Continue Reading Remembering the wonderful weirdness of Ric Ocasek
Remembering Peter Fonda 1940-2019
Peter Henry Fonda died last week at age 79. He was born into an acting dynasty – son of Henry, brother of Jane and father, of course, to Bridget. However, Peter Fonda was more than just Hollywood royalty. He was a true artist who forged his own creative path and, in the process, carved out his own place in film history.
L.Q. Jones reflects on luck, Peckinpah and the film he hasn’t made yet
Veteran character actor L.Q. Jones will be the first to tell you that it takes luck – not talent – to launch a career in Hollywood. For him, it was … Continue Reading L.Q. Jones reflects on luck, Peckinpah and the film he hasn’t made yet
Was Lauren Bacall almost in ‘All the President’s Men?’
Ben Bradlee’s wife, Sally Quin, says filmmakers were “contemplating” featuring a scene with Lauren Bacall as WaPo publisher, Katharine Graham.
God of War
The God of War saga started way back in 2005; a lifetime ago in the video game world. Launching in March of that year for the PlayStation 2, creator David … Continue Reading God of War
Happy Birthday, Bruce.
Today is Bruce Springsteen’s 69th birthday and we should all celebrate. Why? Because he’s “the Boss.”
Here’s Why Rebooting ‘Frasier’ Is A Terrible Idea
I love “Frasier” (and Kelsey Grammer) but rebooting it is a terrible idea. Here’s why.
The Doppelgänger
On a recent trip to Chicago, I had the opportunity to catch a show at The Steppenwolf Theatre Company.