James Earl Jones, the actor whose commanding bass voice and powerful presence captivated audiences for over seven decades, passed away on September 9, 2024, at his home in Dutchess County, New York. He was 93 years old. Born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, Jones overcame a severe childhood stutter to become one of … Continue reading A Voice for the Ages: Remembering James Earl Jones
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The Press Junket
As one of those guys who really likes to watch movies, I have a certain fascination with finding out what the creators of my favorite movies think about the movie they had a hand in making. Doesn't matter if it's an actor or someone whose work was all done behind the camera. This leads to … Continue reading The Press Junket
Being Followed
I like Twitter. I mean, it's all right. It's not likely to go away anytime soon, so I'm willing to utilize it. I can't sit here and say I enjoy being limited to 140 characters. Sometimes I have more to say than Twitter allows. Hence, the blog. Anyway, I've never put much stock into how … Continue reading Being Followed
AFI #69 – Tootsie
Tootsie 1982 Directed by Sidney Pollack Netflix says... Few actors go as far to bag a part as Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman), who transforms himself into a woman to prove he can get hired on a soap opera. But Michael has an enviable problem when his alter ego, Dorothy, becomes daytime television's hottest ticket. His … Continue reading AFI #69 – Tootsie
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I'm trying to take cover behind a wrecked Corvette. Yeah, I'm the one that wrecked it. But that's not really important right now. What is important is the heat from the explosions that are rocking my world right now. I sneak a peek over the hood of the car and see little more than balls … Continue reading Action
Being Santa
First of all, let's just agree that the guy sitting on the throne of lies at the mall is not the real Santa Claus. But that doesn't make the fake Santa a bad guy. We shouldn't try and pick a fight with him simply because he smells like beef and cheese. The Santas at the … Continue reading Being Santa
The Confusing Middle 