Being a character actor in Hollywood is a job with its rewards and perks but also one of hardships. By the time, John Ashton appeared in the blockbuster Beverly Hills Cop, he had been working on TV shows and movies for over a decade. His most famous work up until then was as Dennis Quaid’sContinue reading “John Ashton, Always A Character Actor, But Never A Star”
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Final Bow For Dame Maggie Smith
You could probably survey 100 people at random on what they most remember Dame Maggie Smith for and you’d probably get dozens of responses. Smith, who died on Sept. 27 at the age of 89, had a body of work many actors would dream of. It is hard to summarize her work with just aContinue reading “Final Bow For Dame Maggie Smith”
‘Gary’ A Profile Of One Who Was Loved By Fans But Abused By Loved Ones
If Gary Coleman stood six-feet tall, it’s highly unlikely so many people would’ve taken advantage of him as much. Even if he was 5-foot-6, it’s quite possible people would’ve thought differently or at least given it a second thought. But Coleman never grew taller than 4-foot-8. Even Danny DeVito is taller. Peter Dinklage is onlyContinue reading “‘Gary’ A Profile Of One Who Was Loved By Fans But Abused By Loved Ones”
‘That ’90s Show’ Is Still Fly
That ’90s Show has managed to move pass a legacy show and get its own touch. But it’s managed to do more than just be a reunion series like Murphy Brown or Roseanne. It’s nothing new. In the 1980s with the evolution of first-run syndication, TV production companies brought back the Beaver, the gang fromContinue reading “‘That ’90s Show’ Is Still Fly”
James Earl Jones Had An Impressive, Most Impressive Life And Career
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”
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”
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