Charles Gemora Going Ape in Hollywood
Stowing away on a ship from his native Philippines, Charles Gemora ended up in Hollywood without any direction or a penny to his name. But it was at the dawn of cinema and… Continue reading
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Spotlight On: Jim Jarmusch
The career path of a filmmaker tends to be one strikes it big with an indie hit and moves on to studio work. But for many the creative freedom independent cinema offers appeals… Continue reading
Spotlight on Audrey Hepburn
Originally born in Brussels a young Audrey Hepburn spent her youthful years around Europe after the Second World War drove her family out of their homeland. Over time the young Hepburn began to… Continue reading
In Memoriam: George Perez
It was at Dragon Con 2006 in Atlanta, my first ever con, perhaps this was the formation of a Core Memory al a’ Inside Out but I will leave that to the little… Continue reading
Spotlight On: Ken Burns
When it comes to historical documentary series over the past 30 years the undisputed master has been Ken Burns. His blockbuster 9-part The Civil War broke new ground in the way documentaries were… Continue reading
Spotlight On: Sidney Poitier
Last week we lost three towering figures in entertainment over the course of three days. TV icon Betty White, legendary filmmaker and historian Peter Bogdanovich, and trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier. Born to a… Continue reading
Spotlight On: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Often called the greatest American immigrant story of the 20th century, Arnold Schwarzenegger, immigrated to the United States, broke and without knowing any English. What he did have was a dream to make… Continue reading
Spotlight On: Burt Lancaster
Being a circus performer from a very young age, Burt Lancaster realized he had a skill for entertaining audiences. After a military stint in World War II, his desire to perform took him… Continue reading
Spotlight On: Gene Hackman
Acting is a business few people truly retire from, most just take on fewer and fewer roles until they die. But Gene Hackman is one of those rare cases where he has seemingly… Continue reading
Linnea B. Capps is Here To Smash Your Misconceptions About The Furry Fandom
This queer, disabled furry-fiction writer wants you to know that your voice matters too. Linnea B. Capps is a powerhouse; a queer, single, disabled mom of one who has loved to write since… Continue reading
