Manny P. here…
“`John Coleman, Art Kirsch and I spend treasured time on Celebrating Act 2 chatting about the life and times of screen siren, Gloria Grahame. She was sultry and vulnerable and a big favorite of our crew.
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Manny P. here…
“`Where do I go for research for my blogs and books? Find out when I share with Art Kirsch and John Coleman on Celebrating Act 2.
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Manny P. here…
“`Today, I join Art Kirsch and John Coleman on Celebrating Act 2 as we discuss the Golden Age of Radio, when movie stars often were featured in radio programs.
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Manny P. here…
“`Celebrating Act 2 looks at one of those exciting moments in most films, simply called “the chase.” Art Kirsch, John Coleman and I examine some of the more iconic chases in celluloid history.
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Manny P. here…
“`Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2 are pressing me to finish my next book… The Adventures of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History. I am spending the summer putting the finishing touches on this latest work. I offer a sneak peak.
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“`Art Kirsch, John Coleman and I stroll along humming the remarkable music of the Sherman Brothers. They are synonymous with the Disney brand of television, movies and theme parks. And we honor the memory of the late Richard Sherman, as well.
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Manny P. here…
“`Donald Sutherland was one of the busiest movie stars in Hollywood. He appeared in over two hundred films, many were memorable roles, and he was superlative in almost all of his performances. Always understated, he could be menacing, funny and intense. And like Myrna Loy and Edward G. Robinson, he never received an Oscar nomination. His son is the popular actor, Kiefer Sutherland.
“`Sutherland began his career as a news correspondent for local radio station in Nova Scotia at the age of fourteen. He later studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His film work began when Hammer Studios began casting the lanky thespian in horror flicks.
“`His breaks came early, with roles in The Bedford Incident, The Dirty Dozen, M*A*S*H, Kelly’s Heroes, The Day of the Locust, Fellini’s Casanova, The Eagle Has Landed, The Kentucky Fried Movie, Ordinary People, National Lampoon’s Animal House, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, A Time to Kill, JFK, Cold Mountain, Backdraft, Space Cowboys, Klute and The Hunger Games franchise. In 2017, Sutherland received an honorary Academy Award for his contributions to cinema.
“`In 2023, Sutherland told The Canadian Press that he had not spent much time reflecting on the legacy of his career, stating that: You know, it’s over or very nearly over, so I guess I really got to get down to thinking about it. Viking Canada will publish his memoir, Made Up, But Still True, in November 2024.
“`The esteemed Donald Sutherland (above right) was eighty-eight.
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Manny P. here…
“`Art Kirsch, John Coleman and I enjoy treasured time chatting about the various film festivals around the country such as Cinecon and the Columbus Moving Picture Show. Celebrating Act 2 takes a field trip!
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Manny P. here…
“`I have a really fine conversation with John Coleman and Art Kirsch on Celebrating Act 2 on the life and times of noted actor, John Garfield. His career trajectory was tragically cut short and we only have a glimpse of what might have been had he lived past thirty-nine.
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Manny P. here…
“`Richard Sherman was one-half of iconic siblings that created some of the most memorable music for Walt Disney and his franchise. With his brother Robert, they composed the soundtrack for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Winnie-the-Pooh and a number of tunes for the Disney theme parks, including It’s a Small World, In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room and There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. They penned the hits, You’re Sixteen in 1960, and Tall Paul for Annette Funicello.
“`The brothers received nine Oscar nominations and won two statuettes for Mary Poppins. They also claimed three Grammy Awards. Both were inducted as Disney Legends in 1990. In 2005, they were invited into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
“`B. J. Novak and Jason Schwartzman portrayed Robert and Richard, respectively, in Saving Mr. Banks, a dramatized account of the making of Mary Poppins. The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California recently re-dedicated Stage A as the Sherman Brothers Stage.
“`I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Richard in Beverly Hills at a concert event. He was the conductor for the program. This was a true joy!
“`Richard Sherman (above right) was ninety-five.
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Manny P. here…
“`I am returning to the Columbus Moving Picture Show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this Memorial Day weekend. This is the Midwest’s premiere classic film festival. What makes this a unique viewing experience is that all films are presented exclusively in 16mm.
“`The show organizer is Samantha Glasser, the perky Columbus native, who has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio State University, with a minor in film studies. Some of the prestigious films screened include Steamboat Bill Jr., Blotto and D. W. Griffith’s Hearts of the World.
“`Much like the TCM Film Festival, the Columbus Moving Picture Show has movie experts introducing selected film screenings, a massive dealer room, seminars and book signings. My dealer table proudly features the Forgotten Hollywood book series, a collection of Forgotten Hollywood film DVD’s and other items that will interest patrons of the Columbus Moving Picture Show. I am presenting an oral program on Friday at 4p, with an autograph session to follow.
“`The Columbus Moving Picture Show is at the Renaissance Downtown beginning on Thursday and running through Memorial Day weekend.
“`See you there!
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Manny P. here…
“`John Coleman, Art Kirsch and I spend treasured time dispelling myths about the Western movie on Celebrating Act 2. This is a guaranteed rollicking good time!
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Manny P. here…
“`To honor the birthday of a legendary makeup man of cinema, I will be visiting Palos Verdes to chat about the wonderful career of Jack Pierce. The Friday event is part of the very popular Lectures with Lianne series at Fred Hesse Community Park. The presentation begins at 4p.
“`Jack Pierce enjoyed most of his career at Universal and created just about every monster made famous at the studio. Max Factor defined beauty; Pierce sensationalized the macabre! His 135th birthday was on May 5th.
“`I will also have copies of my Forgotten Hollywood Book Series to autograph! Please start the weekend right and stop on by!
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Manny P. here…
“`John Coleman, Art Kirsch and I break down the analysis on the best Dracula in cinematic history. It all happens on Celebrating Act 2!
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Manny P. here…
“`Celebrating Act 2 is the place to find out new platforms sharing classic cinema. Art Kirsch, John Coleman and I go scavenger hunting for on-line sources that satisfy our urge to watch forgotten movies!
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