November 1, 1903– Max Adrian He was an acclaimed, eccentric, nimble comic actor and singer born in Northern Ireland as simply Max Bor. When he was still a youth he changed his name to the more theatrical sounding Max Cavendish. Like so … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Filmmaker, Ken Russell
1968, BBC via YouTube July 3, 1927– Ken Russell: "This is not the age of manners. This is the age of kicking people in the crotch and telling them something and getting a reaction. I want to shock people into awareness. I don’t believe there is any virtue in … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Composer, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
May 7, 1840- Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky was the original nutcracker and the leading composer of late 19th century Russia. He is beloved into the 21st century for his ballet scores, symphonic poems, symphonies, operas, songs, piano music, and chamber works. He became one of the most … [Read more...]
Recently Dead
The flamboyant British director Ken Russell, whose many brilliant and extravagantly directed movies include Women in Love, The Devils, Lisztomania, Altered States, The Lair of the White Worm, … [Read more...]
RUPERT RUSSELL AT AFI’S SCREENING OF ‘THE DEVILS’
Last night AFI screened auteur Ken Russell’s highly controversial X-Rated film The Devils (1971), and his son wowlebrity Rupert … [Read more...]
PODCAST 7-23-09
James St. James, Fenton Bailey, Cooper Green, Lydia Rendon and John Blair are joined by guest Rupert Russell, son of renowned film director Ken Russell, for the latest podcast. The group covers topics that include Whitney Houston's new album, the latest speculation on what's in … [Read more...]
