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Gene Hackman: A Man Of Versatility

It’s no surprise Gene Hackman became a huge star in Hollywood when the Hays Code ended and filmmakers got more brave with their movies. He joined the other actors like Donald Sutherland, Dustin Hoffman and Elliott Gould along with the rise of younger actors like Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Harvey Keitel. Hollywood actors upContinue reading “Gene Hackman: A Man Of Versatility”

Have A Great Ash Wednesday

For all those out there who practice, I hope you all have a great Ash Wednesday. Take care! Thanks for reading and subscribing!

Oscars Offer Surprises, Little Cringe

This might have been one of the most uncertain Academy Award ceremonies ever. Going into the show, there were a lot of contenders but it was hard to find any sure things this year. And it was anybody’s game as there were no leading contenders. Adrien Brody won his second Best Lead Actor Oscar forContinue reading “Oscars Offer Surprises, Little Cringe”

Have A Safe And Great Fat Tuesday

I hope everyone has a great and especially safe Fat Tuesday today. It looks like spring storms are going to get a three-week head start and make it an interesting day as a huge front is expected to cross along the Southeast area. It’s also expected to hit the New Orleans area later this afternoon.Continue reading “Have A Safe And Great Fat Tuesday”

On The Gulf Of Mexico

This past weekend, I took a little trip to the Tampa Bay area on the Gulf of Mexico. I don’t care what Trump wants to call it. It’s a beautiful body of water that’s history dates back before it was even called the Gulf of Mexico.

Last Curtain Call To David Johansen, The “King Of Babylon”

The New York Dolls are now mostly forgotten. But when they formed in 1971, they were a precursor to the future punk scene that had been started by the Velvet Underground and the Stooges. David Johansen looked like what would happen if someone decided to do Mick Jagger as a mediocre drag queen. He wasContinue reading “Last Curtain Call To David Johansen, The “King Of Babylon””

RIP Michelle Trachtenberg

It’s no surprise that Michelle Trachtenberg played the younger sister of Buffy Summers on the popular TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She began her career in TV shows like The Adventures of Pete and Pete and movies like Harriet the Spy and Penny in Inspector Gadget. She seemed to fit into the roles perfectly.Continue reading “RIP Michelle Trachtenberg”

Antiquarian Book Fair Draws Many To St. Petersburg, Continues Today

Over 80 book sellers and literacy groups are currently selling probably just anything a book lover is looking for at the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair this weekend. The event began on Saturday, March 1 and continues today. However, Saturday’s hours were 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. while today’s is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also,Continue reading “Antiquarian Book Fair Draws Many To St. Petersburg, Continues Today”

Florida Antiquarian Book Fair Scheduled For This Weekend

If you’re in and around the Tampa area in Florida, you might want to check out the annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today, March 1. The event concludes on Sunday, March 2 but only runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The book fair will be held atContinue reading “Florida Antiquarian Book Fair Scheduled For This Weekend”

‘The King Of Comedy’ Really Is Nothing To Laugh About

The King of Comedy is the epitome of the idiom “Never meet your heroes.” It walks the line between a black comedy and a thriller. The only difference is its lighter tone in some scenes and a musical score that isn’t too ominous. Rupert Pupkin (Robert DeNiro) is the type of person you’d cross theContinue reading “‘The King Of Comedy’ Really Is Nothing To Laugh About”