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 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.
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.
Farewell Martin Crane: John Mahoney – 1940-2018
John Mahoney, beloved dad on “Frasier,” has died. He was 77.
Attacking the Devil
The power of the press is often taken for granted in the United States. In times when world leaders attack the press and attempt to discredit them, we must remember … Continue Reading Attacking the Devil