Happy 25th Anniversary, “There’s Something About Mary!”
Peter and Bobby Farrelly‘s There’s Something About Mary was one of the biggest hit comedies of the 1990s, and it’s famous for a few things: Shocking, over-the-top gross-out gags, the…
Happy 90th Birthday, Tom Skerritt!
The actor is amazing. Among his career highlights: !. M*A*S*H 2. Alien 3. Picket Fences 4. Top Gun 5. Steel Magnolias 6. Cheers
Happy Fiftieth Anniversary, “American Graffiti!”
Fifty years ago, American Graffiti was released. George Lucas’ coming-of-age film was groundbreaking on a number of levels. Produced during the heyday of "New Hollywood," it eschewed the darkness and…
The Bradley-Bernstein Controversy (That Shouldn’t Be)
Another week, another online drama: As a trailer for the forthcoming Maestro was released, people started making a lot of noise about the Leonard Bernstein biopic, co-written by, directed by,…
Happy 30th Anniversary, Billy Joel’s “The River of Dreams!”
Thirty years ago today, Billy Joel released The River of Dreams – in what turned out to be his final studio album. While still in his forties, the album takes…
In Appreciation: William Friedkin
William Friedkin, a filmmaker whose gritty, visceral style and fascination with characters on the edge helped make “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist” two of the biggest box-office hits of…
Happy Thirtieth Anniversary, “The Fugitive!”
Thirty years ago today, The Fugitive was released, instantly becoming a massive hit and surpassing expectations to ride a wave of critical acclaim all the way to a Best Picture…
Happy 40th Birthday, “Risky Business!”
Forty years ago today, the crafty and naughty high school sex comedy was released. And Tom Cruise became a star to the backdrop of "Old Time Rock and Roll."
Dan Rosales: Bringing Laughter and Heart to Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
In the dazzling world of theater, where imagination takes center stage, and stories come to life, Dan Rosales has carved a niche for himself as a versatile and charismatic…
In Appreciation: Angus Cloud
Angus Cloud, the actor best known for playing the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on HBO’s “Euphoria,” died Monday in Oakland, Calif. He was 25. The Oakland Fire Dept. said…