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Category Archives: Actors
Katharine Hepburn Presents:
How to Make a Christmas Ornament.
My Mickey Rourke Essay
My giant piece is now live at House Next Door.
The Magnificent Agnes Moorehead
An in-depth appreciation of Agnes Moorhead– and a great interview with Charles Tranberg, the author of I Love the Illusion: The Life and Career of Agnes Moorehead . Not to be missed. Here is a juicy excerpt. [Moorehead] had actually … Continue reading
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Aero Theatre Mickey Rourke Fest: By Michael Gilio
The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica (a wonderful place, I saw Papillon there) is now hosting a Mickey Rourke Fest. Day One was a double feature: Pope of Greenwich Village and 9 1/2 Weeks. Naturally, Michael was there. I asked … Continue reading
Marlon Brando: The “Byron from Brooklyn”
There is a new biography out about Marlon Brando, the “Byron from Brooklyn”) (even though he was from Nebraska): Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando, by Stefan Kanfer. Review of the new book here. I’ve been … Continue reading
Mia Farrow Analysis
I meant to link to this after I first read it: Dan Callahan does a fascinating analysis of 5 of Mia Farrow’s roles. Not to be missed. I think he nails it.
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