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Category Archives: Actors
Rest in peace, Richard Widmark
Hoods are good parts because they’re always flashy and attract attention. If you’ve got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone. — Richard Widmark Here’s the NY Times obit. And Kim Morgan’s tribute: “I’ve got so much … Continue reading Continue reading
In Praise of Joan Crawford
The Siren has an awesome tribute post up – chock-full of her observations, thoughts, and a ton of links. I totally agree that it is time for a real revival, time to take another look at this American icon. ((Oh, … Continue reading
Robert Walker: Strangers On a Train
“Criss-cross…” whispers Robert Walker, in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers On A Train” WARNING TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE: Spoilers abound – in the post as well as comments. Know this before you proceed. It’s been a Robert Walker … Continue reading
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Guess the Movie
Screengrab from a movie I watched last night, with one of my favorite performances ever from a certain actor whom I consider to be the best actor working today. No contest. The fact that he is rarely nominated only proves … Continue reading
“Mark, let’s have dinner.”
Mark Rydell, director of “The Cowboys”, and his star, John Wayne Mark Rydell was about 30 years old when he directed (and produced) The Cowboys. It was 1972. John Wayne had been making pictures since the 20s. He had been … Continue reading
Al from Quantum Leap
I’ll be posting my next Quantum Leap re-cap tomorrow. Season 1, Episode 4: How the Tess Was Won. Here are the other re-caps, for those of you who are into this whole re-cap thing! And here’s a shot of Al, … Continue reading
Speaking of Casablanca:
(as we were): I want to thank the person (whoever you are) who sent me the huge biography of Peter Lorre off my wish list. I have no email for you, and am not sure of the name either – … Continue reading
Speaking Of Divas
Alex carries the diva torch, if she don’t mind my saying so!! Clip below of her one-woman show (parts of it anyway) – I’m bummed I just missed her most recent (and mindblowing) show in Chicago. She just GOES for … Continue reading
Happy birthday, Dean Stockwell
Born on this day, in 1936. Here’s a big post I wrote about him for House Next Door. I go into his background and his development as an actor in that post – as well as point out 5 performances … Continue reading
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
It’s rare that someone is so brilliant that you start to cry, in response. It’s the only logical thing to do. Richard Pryor’s live concert in 1982 is one of those moments. For me, what is amazing about this particular … Continue reading