Recently I had the opportunity to watch Robert Osborne interview Mickey Rooney on TCM . I got to tell you, it was the most enjoyable interview I’ve seen in a while. Mickey said things that didn’t really surprise me. I kinda thought that he was the sort of person he described. His personality came through in many of his roles. What spunk this man still has…a lesson to us all. His outlook on life is refreshing. I did learn a...

After much sweat and tears trying to figure out WordPress, I’ve decided to keep this blog right where it is until further notice. Sorry to all my followers and subscribers for my neglect. Now, let’s get down to business. As you know Turner Classic Movies has kicked off their 31 days of Oscar! With today’s economic woes, what better comfort than to sit down on your couch with a bag of Doritos and watch Oscar winning classics? Enjoy...

Many may just remember him from the show, “Fantasy Island,” but Ricardo Montalban was a classic movie star before that. It was sad to hear that he passed yesterday at the age of 88. Montalban paved the way for many future Latino actors in Hollywood such as, Edward James Olmos, who said, “He was a stellar artist and a consummate person and performer with a tremendous understanding of culture … and the ability to express it...

J.C. Loophole from Random Shelf blog tagged me with a whopper. I am to choose my favorite actresses of all time. Now isn’t that a lot of homework? I mean that is hard because to me, there were so many talented actresses in classic Hollywood, it is pretty hard to pick and choose. Now, if you were to tell me to pick from today’s actresses, I couldn’t even pick 10. Sorry if I sound too harsh, but it is very difficult for me with todays...

When I watch a classic movie it is a rarity I am ever disappointed with the actors, actresses, or plot. Rare. Heck, even what some called “b” movies when first released, I consider brilliant. Are your favorite classic movie stars remembered more for their acting ability, or beauty and sex appeal? I have to say their acting ability. Unlike today’s movies where youth, beauty, and sex appeal trump acting ability, the movies of...

In the midst of the country’s financial woes which in and of it self is sad and surreal, we got the bad news of Paul Newman’s passing. I don’t know, I always thought he’d live to see 100! Why do I love Paul Newman? Not only was he “ridiculously good-looking,” no other actor compares, but he was also a brilliant actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and an amazing human being. Just read this quote from...