I’m not a big fan of Halloween, but creepy old movies are close to the top of my favorite-things list.
The Old Dark House, produced by Universal Pictures’ Carl Laemmle Jr., is one of those creepy movies. It was previewed in …
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And then there was the time that I played a Secret Service Man—in a Ford commercial.
Baltimore. June 1988. Sandy Mislang produced the spot for W. B. Doner Advertising on behalf of their client, Baltimore–Washington Ford …
From the team that brought you the brilliant documentary, RGB—a new film. Working title: Julia.
A party without a cake is just a meeting. — Julia Child The 1961 publication of her best-seller, Mastering the Art …
Actress Eve Plumb—Jan on The Bradey Bunch—has become quite an accomplished artist.
I’m a big fan of film noir. And, I a big fan of Eve Plumb’s film noir series of paintings—her …
A film treasure came to me today by way of a message from a new Twitter friend, Laurence Fuller.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” In less than 19 minutes, Echoes of You, an …
Sadly, the Paris Theatre has closed for business. I fell head-over-heels in love with Maggie Smith there.
I clicked on Gothamist this morning and was first startled and then saddened to learn that after 71 years, New …
It’s graduation season. Here’s sage advice—midcentury style—for the ambitious young man in the family.
So, Mr. Wiley, the hiring manager says: “How can a man expect to improve on a job if he won’t …
The Lavender Scare: Documentary details results of Pres. Eisenhower’s Executive Order 10450.
Most Americans of a certain age are familiar with the Red Scare of the ’50s and Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s …
An early ’70s working trip to Florida introduced me to an engineering marvel—The Polaroid SX-70.
I’d been a 35mm film photographer—one who knew his way around darkrooms—for quite a few years before my first SX-70 …
Film: Amazing Grace. Aretha Franklin & choir at Watts’ New Bethel Baptist Church, 1972.
Last week I posted the trailer for the documentary, Amazing Grace, without comment because the power of the content speaks volumes …
Never before released. A must see. Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. Prepare to be moved.
This post needs no comment from me. Variety reports: “Aretha Franklin is going on tour—or, rather, the concert movie she …
You know Megan Mullally is hosting the Screen Actors Guild Awards, right? What to expect? Here’s a clue.
How much fun do you think this year’s SAG Awards will be? I’m thinking a laugh riot with some wonderfully …
Available to download now: Your printable 2019 ballot for the 91st annual Academy Awards.
Click the Oscar to download your 2019 Academy Awards ballot. Happy awards watching! Cheers!
Here’s your printable 2019 SAG Awards ballot along with the 25th Anniversary viewing guide.
On February 25, 1995, a much-loved performer walked to the podium on Universal Studios’ Stage 12 to open the inaugural …
Miracle on 34th Street; versions differ. Screen Directors Playhouse gives insight into Santa’s motives.
It’s always seemed odd to me that Santa Claus—Kris Kringle, in the 1947 movie Miracle on 34th Street—lifted his cane …
Baltimore Museum of Art presenting ‘John Waters: Indecent Exposure’—and, they’ve just gilded the lily.
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) may have just redefined binge watching. On Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10 …
Can you hold a chicken wing and make it look tasty? Casting a hand model in Baltimore.
Have young, man-hands of a size that makes chicken wings look big and plump? (You know who you are.) Taylor …
Want to watch the 2018 New York City Pride March? There’s an app for that.
The 49th annual NYC Pride March steps off at 7th Avenue and 16th Street this Sunday, June 24th. The March …
Showtime’s documentary, The Fourth Estate, shatters the very notion of #FakeNews.
Trump understands that in order to galvanize his followers, they need someone to be angry at. And, it’s us. — …
