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Category Archives: Actors
Montgomery Clift on Elizabeth Taylor: “You know how it is when you love somebody terribly but you can’t describe why? That’s how I love Bessie Mae.”
Excerpt from Patricia Bosworth’s Montgomery Clift: A Biography. Kevin McCarthy describes the tragic car accident that almost killed Montgomery Clift and ruined his face. McCarthy and Clift had been hanging out at Elizabeth Taylor’s home (which she shared with then … Continue reading
“I’m Sorry, Folks. I’m Not Used to Acting.”
I remember very well Elizabeth Taylor’s stint on General Hospital (it was my show, back in the day), but I remember even better that she was featured on a Bloopers show. Thanks to the magic of Youtube, I have found … Continue reading
Paul Newman’s TCM Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor
He gets her right. Not a lot of people did.
Home Run by Cousin Mike on Glee
The latest clip from Glee found here, where Burt sits his teenage son down to have “the talk”. I can’t really watch any of these father-son talks on Glee without blubbering like a baby, but just wanted to say I’m … Continue reading
R.I.P., Jane Russell
The beauty in the following photo is in the caught-by-the-camera candid feel of it. The beauty in the following clip is its simplicity. When these two women shimmy, they make an impact, due to the simplicity of what came before. … Continue reading
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As a Teacher, I’m a Pushover: My Report Card for the Best Actress Nominees
A small break in the Iranian Film Blogathon proceedings (thank you all for your participation and support! We still have the rest of the week left – so looking forward to it): I said to Kevin Lee, the editor of … Continue reading
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R.I.P., Kenneth Mars
Brilliant character actor Kenneth Mars has died at the age of 75. His career spanned decades, and he is perhaps most-remembered for his roles in Young Frankenstein and Thr Producers, but to me, he will always – ALWAYS – be … Continue reading
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Buster Keaton Running
Mike D’Angelo has a wonderful piece up about the glories of Buster Keaton running, especially in that unforgettable chase scene at the end of Seven Chances, which I’ve written about before. He nails it. I love how he delves into … Continue reading
Garfield on Garfield
Kim Morgan shares some video clips of her interview with Julie Garfield, daughter of the great John Garfield, at last year’s Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival. Kim writes: Discussing the movie, her father and his life, Julie (on stage and … Continue reading
R.I.P., Joyce Sloane
The “Mother of Comedy” has passed away. My friend Alex has written a tribute you do not want to miss. She never forgot a name, and consequently, never dropped one. She was a leader, a teacher, a student, and a … Continue reading