We are looking back 40 years ago to the events of Summer 1979: Los Angeles passed its Gay Civil Rights bill, the Susan B. Anthony dollar was introduced and Michael Jackson released his breakthrough album Off The Wall. Don't buy into the idea that Hollywood's recycling of past … [Read more...]
#OnThisDay, 1979: “The Star Wars Holiday Special” is Broadcast on CBS
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Director / producer / writer George Lucas must have been really enjoying the unexpected success of his Star Wars (1977), the first in a series of films that launched a franchise that is still going strong. Star Wars wasn’t just a … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Singer, Linda Ronstadt
July 15, 1946- Linda Marie Ronstadt has been providing me with listening pleasure for 45 years, often taking a leading role on the soundtrack to my life’s ups, downs, fears, & tears. Folk, Rock, Punk, Country, Broadway, Standards, Opera, Jazz, Traditional Mexican, Pure Pop, … [Read more...]
#Hollywoodland: The 40 Best Behind-The-Scenes Pics of Your Favorite Films & Stars
We love behind the scenes photos. They show you want (supposed) fun filmmaking is. I've worked on a few myself and my ex is an art director, so I have a bit of first hand knowledge. Take away the big money, exotic locations, famous actors and it is (mostly) boring work. Michael … [Read more...]
What It Would Look Like if Star Wars Collided With The World
These "collisions" are very subtle, so you have to look kinda closely. My fave is Darth Vader on a bus... [Read more...]
The Physics of Space Battles
George Lucas based all his space battles on WWII dog fights, of course, and ever since, Hollywood has followed his lead. Never mind the fact that it's complete bunk. Now the folks at It's OK to be Smart … [Read more...]
A Wookie Remembers: The Making of Star Wars On Twitter
Red Tails New York Premiere
Spike Lee, Terrence Howard, and Cuba Gooding Jr got carried away last night at the Red Tails premiere after-party at New York's Gotham Hall. The movie is about the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American soldiers who served during World War II. "You know, it's an important … [Read more...]
Why David Lynch Didn’t Direct the Return of the Jedi
Ever wondered why David Lynch didn't direct Return of the Jedi? The answer: salad. … [Read more...]
