The Long, Hot Summer & the Newmans
Paul Newman Almost Fails in Hollywood, Orson Welles Hates the Method, Joanne Wins an Oscar, & the Newmans Put Their Marriage First. It's The Long, Hot Summer (1958).
Goodbye, Doris. I Miss You.
What do you say when one of the brightest influences in your life passes? I don’t know. But I would sure like to try to put my emotions to words.
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Paul Newman Gets His Big Chance, Boxes Tony Zale, and Signs Autographs for Marlon Brando. From 1956, it's Somebody Up There Likes Me.
Mr. Average Joe American: A Gary Cooper Birthday Tribute
Gary Cooper is "Mr. Average Joe American," a Cowboy Artist, a Man of Few Words, & Don't Mess with His Caviar.
A Mother First: The Goodness of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn Radiates Goodness, Visits Japan, Helps Out Givenchy, Puts Motherhood First, and Continues to Inspire Us.
Paul Newman: Old Hollywood Class & Modern Cool
Paul Newman Goes to Yale, Sells Encyclopedias, Races Cars, Gets Better with Age, and Prefers Steak at Home.
Camille (1936): Greta Garbo’s Flawless Film
Greta Garbo Refuses to Meet Her Co-Star, Trusts Her Instincts & Threatens to Shoot Hitler. From 1936, it's Camille.
She Wants to Be Alone: The Mysterious Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo Wants to Be Alone, Is Told She's Fat, Changes Film Acting, Refuses to Do Her Hair, Threatens to Go Home, and May Be a Secret Spy.
The Mysterious Lady (1928) & Greta Garbo’s Timeless Talent
Greta Garbo is Luminous Onscreen, Proves Her Timeless Talent, & Makes Audiences Go Wild. From 1928, it's The Mysterious Lady.
Happy Birthday, Doris Day!
Doris Day turns 97 years old today. Here's why I love Doris, and what she's meant to me through the years.