‘Island in the Sun’: A controversial film for its time, with scandal, secrets and tropical splendor

Monday, January 20, 2025Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The 20th Century Fox film, “Island in the Sun” (1957), was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and directed by Robert Rossen, based on the novel of the same name by Alec Waugh, starring Harry Belafonte, James Mason, Dorothy Dandridge, and Dame Joan Collins. It was one of the most racially controversial films shown in Hollywood for its historical timeframe.

The Beauty of Boseman

Monday, January 20, 2025Monday, August 31, 2020

The untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman leaves a void that won’t be filled. Boseman became an icon that, by definition, can neither be replaced nor substituted.

The guilty pleasure of ‘Daisy Clover’

Monday, January 20, 2025Friday, July 31, 2020

Often associated with a “Valley of The Dolls”-type of quality, the Warner Brothers 1965 film “Inside Daisy Clover,” generally receives a somewhat worthy bad rap for it’s inflated acting and overall camp. It “is” a bit overacted, it “is” a bit campy, it could even teeter on cult-ish. However, once you’ve come to that acceptance, then Daisy doesn’t hurt so much.

Remember her name: Jasmen Hunter ready to make her mark on Hollywood

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, July 17, 2020

In her corner are two Manchester backers who know the ropes — performer Jodi Katz and Hollywood impresario Mark Schoenfeld, and much like a prizefighter, Hunter has come out swinging. But, just as she was on the precipice of notoriety, illness took hold, forcing her to temporarily suspend her dreams. However, counting her out would be a miscalculated mistake. Confident and tenacious, Hunter is facing her setback due to Lyme disease with fierce defiance, unwilling to allow opportunity to pass her by.

Six films to watch with your family on Father’s Day

Monday, January 20, 2025Sunday, June 21, 2020

Happy Father’s Day – whether you’re a dad, have a dad, or miss your dad – six movies that hit all the right notes.

Mental Break: Happy little clouds – there is something about Bob

Monday, January 20, 2025Friday, June 12, 2020

It’s a good time to unpack my Bob Ross paint kit, turn off the world and connect with inner harmony.

Black Lives Matter: Mighty Forces

Monday, January 20, 2025Wednesday, June 10, 2020

“If we do not falter in our duty now, we may be able, the handful we are, to end the

Seven classic films with fashion flair for Mother’s Day

Monday, January 20, 2025Sunday, May 10, 2020

Hunker down with mom and enjoy some lavish fashion-centric classics.

Mental Break: Seven classic films that will transport you

Monday, January 20, 2025Tuesday, April 7, 2020

It is the ideal time to introduce yourself to classic films. During the Depression-era, as well as war times, musicals were made to uplift the human spirit. Hollywood surmised its role was to provide a much-needed respite from the grim realities of the world by offering moviegoers a few hours of light-hearted relief, transporting them to worlds of fantasy. While not all of the films on this list are musicals, they are certain to enchant and enrapture.

Just As I Am: The uncomplicated beauty of Bill Withers

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, April 4, 2020

For some reason, the news of Bill Withers’s death moved me with unexpected emotion and after informing a friend of the unfortunate news, he had the same reaction. I decided to put aside the day’s tasks, for the time being, plugging in earbuds, to learn why.

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