I’ve always bee fascinated with actors like James Earl Jones and their difficult pasts. As a child in rural Mississippi, he had a terrible stutter. For years, he refused to talk as he was much embarrassed. Then, one day, Jones said a teacher made him read aloud. And when that happened, the stutter was gone.Continue reading “James Earl Jones Had An Impressive, Most Impressive Life And Career”
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Are Conservative Christian Movies Intentionally Bad As A Way To Show A “Liberal Bias” Among Hollywood?
In August, Deadpool and Wolverine became the highest grossing R-rated movie ever. It beat a 20-year record that had been established by The Passion of the Christ. The movie was only the third feature directed by Mel Gibson and reportedly funding were from Gibson and his Icon Productions company. The final price tag was $30Continue reading “Are Conservative Christian Movies Intentionally Bad As A Way To Show A “Liberal Bias” Among Hollywood?”
I Watched The Laci Peterson DocuSeries So You Don’t Have To
It’s been 20 years since Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his wife, Laci, who was eight months pregnant with their son, who was to be named Connor, on or about Dec. 24, 2002. What makes the case so disturbing is that it shed light on a growing issue that no one discusses. Twenty percentContinue reading “I Watched The Laci Peterson DocuSeries So You Don’t Have To”
‘Untold: The Murder Of Steve McNair’ Doesn’t Tell Any New Details
On July 4, 2009, police discovered the body of Steve McNair, former quarterback of the Tennessee Titans, in a condo in downtown Nashville. With him was the body of 20-year-old Shahel “Jenny” Kazemi, who was believed to be his mistress. She had been a former waitress at a nearby Dave and Busters. Police concluded afterContinue reading “‘Untold: The Murder Of Steve McNair’ Doesn’t Tell Any New Details”
Rest In Power, Gena Rowlands, Queen Of Independent Films
The old saying goes, “Behind every good man is a good woman.” Well, the same can apply to John Cassavetes and his wife, Gena Rowlands. The two would marry while they were in their mid-20s and spend the next 35 years not only building a marriage and family, but also one of the most notableContinue reading “Rest In Power, Gena Rowlands, Queen Of Independent Films”
You Gotta Admit The Olympics Were Something Else This Time
Let’s face, the Olympics are usually hit or miss. Sometimes they are so basic you feel like there’s more excitement at the elementary school field day. And then, there’s one that blows the others out of the water. Even before the first event started, the Paris Olympics seemed like they were going to be memorableContinue reading “You Gotta Admit The Olympics Were Something Else This Time”
‘Halloween’ Actor Charles Cyphers Takes His Final Curtain Call
Being a character actor is never a glamorous job. If you’re lucky, you get your name on the opening credits but you don’t get the nice paycheck the stars receive. However, if you’re lucky, you get to appear in a popular movie or franchise that people will remember you. Charles Cyphers got that chance multipleContinue reading “‘Halloween’ Actor Charles Cyphers Takes His Final Curtain Call”
Can Bringing Back Robert Downey Jr. Save The MCU Or Is It Doomed?
Five years ago, the executives as Disney and Marvel Studios had one helluva summer. Avengers: Endgame had made almost $2.8 billion worldwide. And the fan’s reaction to it was phenomenal. So, I’m sure they thought all they had to do was to keep doing what they were doing and it would all work out. Unfortunately,Continue reading “Can Bringing Back Robert Downey Jr. Save The MCU Or Is It Doomed?”
‘Scoop’ Gets The Goods
It’s been five years since Jeffrey Epstein died while in custody. The rumor mill has circulated that he didn’t intentionally hang himself. He was connected to so many other powerful people including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, as well as Prince Andrew. So, it’s not that hard. If people get shanked all theContinue reading “‘Scoop’ Gets The Goods”
You’re So Vain! You Probably Think This Ceremony Is About You!
One of my cousins made the most accurate comment about the criticism this weekend over the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Paris. He said, from what he’s heard, people are upset it wasn’t “American enough.” Now, my cousin is a conservative. He’ll probably still vote for Donald Trump. But he speaks the truth. IContinue reading “You’re So Vain! You Probably Think This Ceremony Is About You!”
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