Alfre Woodard: ‘We want all those with a stake in the death row business to see this film’ | Film | The Guardian
The focus of Black Lives Matter protests has inevitably fallen on the most visible injustice – instances of police brutality. More systemic racial disparities in the American penal system are … Continue reading
MABEL IN LONDON TOWN | thekeystonegirlblogs
It was in June 1922 that Mabel departed the shores of the United States for her European tour, which would begin in Southampton, England. Of course, she wasn’t the first … Continue reading
‘Trump death’ in Julius Caesar prompts threats to wrong theatres – BBC News
Several US theatres with Shakespeare in their name receive abusive messages in an apparent mix-up. Source: ‘Trump death’ in Julius Caesar prompts threats to wrong theatres – BBC News
TRUMP: British actor lays into US presidential candidate | HalfEatenMind
As the presidential campaign in the United States heats up with only a month left to go before elections on the 8th November 2016, a well-loved voice… Source: TRUMP: British … Continue reading
Happy 65th Birthday Anjelica Huston | Waldina
Today is the 65th birthday of Anjelica Huston. Third generation Academy Award winner. That is heritage. She is all angles and attitude, cheeks and confidence. Her beauty is intoxicating and addict… … Continue reading
Happy 120th Birthday Howard Hawks | Waldina
Today is the 120th birthday of the film director Howard Hawks. He directed one of my very favorite films Bringing Up Baby as well as His Girl Friday, The Big … Continue reading
Vera Violetta: Cora Urquhart Brown-Potter
Originally posted on Vera Violetta. Cora Urquhart Brown-Potter (1857–1936), was one of the first American society women to become a stage actress. Mary Cora Urquhart was born in 1857 at New … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Billy Wilder
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Billy Wilder was born 109 years ago today. Do yourself a favor and throw a few of his films on your Netflix queue. There are so…
Happy Birthday Jack Lemmon
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Today is Jack Lemmon’s 90th birthday. Throughout his career, he turned in consistently top notch performances and made his “every man” persona so desirable. Watch him with…
Happy Birthday Paul Newman
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Today is the 90th birthday of Paul Newman. I think (at least hope) that we all have a similar desire for our life, a sort of State…
Happy Birthday Marie Dressler
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This week is the 146th birthday of Marie Dressler, an amazing character actress. She is one of those actors that play the mother or the wealthy aunt…
Happy Birthday Buster Keaton
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Today is the 119th birthday of Buster Keaton. I absolutely adore his expressionlessness in everything. And then, have you seen Sunset Boulevard? I have put the…
On This Day • Edith Head • Costume Designer • 1897-1981
Grace Kelly poses in an evening gown designed by Edith Head. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On this day in 1987, the great American costume designer Edith Head was born. She won … Continue reading
