Tag Archives: Hollywood

Marmar: Jane Fonda- 1976 Interview

Source:The New Democrat You can’t sum Jane Fonda up as a Hollywood actress or a left-wing ( to be kind ) political activist. She’s both of those things. She’s one of the best actresses of her generation at least and … Continue reading

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Mariah Riley: ’48 Hours Mystery-Vanity Fair Hollywood Scandal- Natalie Wood’

Source: The New Democrat  “48 Hours Mystery – Vanity Fair Hollywood Scandal – Natalie Wood” From Mariah Riley I don’t see much of a mystery here and certainly no foul play, at least no evidence of any foul play. We know … Continue reading

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A&E Biography: Ava Gardner

Source:A&E– Hollywood Goddess Ava Gardner. Source: The New Democrat “Gardner was born in Grabtown, North Carolina, on December 24, 1922. She was her parents’ seventh child. When Gardner was 2 years old, she and her family were forced to leave … Continue reading

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Alfred Hitch Blog: Wemisse- Vertigo (1958) ‘I Need You To Be Madeline For a While’

“(My analysis of Vertigo will be divided into two parts.) In 1956 Paramount purchased two books as potential Alfred Hitchcock projects: Flamingo Feather, and D’entre Les Morts (From Among the Dead). He was planning to make Flamingo Feather first; it … Continue reading

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Vanity Fair: Bryan Burrough: ‘The Miranda Obsession’

Source:The New Democrat “Paul Schrader took the first phone call at his hotel in New Orleans. It was 1981, and Schrader, who wrote the screenplay for Taxi Driver and went on to direct American Gigolo and other films, was in … Continue reading

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Vanity Fair: ‘Natalie Wood’s Fatal Voyage’

Source: The New Democrat  “The 1981 drowning of Natalie Wood, while Splendour, the yacht belonging to her and her husband, Robert Wagner, was anchored off Catalina Island, remains one of Hollywood’s darkest mysteries. The star of Splendor in the Grass … Continue reading

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TIME Magazine: Aric Jenkins: ‘Natalie Death Ruled Suspicious: Here’s What To Know About The Actress’s Suspicious Drowning’

“More than 35 years after the mysterious death of Hollywood star Natalie Wood, the actor’s 1981 drowning has returned to headlines. On Thursday, responding to interest generated by an upcoming 48 Hours report on the matter, a spokesperson for the … Continue reading

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Rastar: Chapter Two (1979) Starring James Caan & Marsha Mason

Source:Turner Classic Movies– Marsha Mason and James Caan. Source:The New Democrat  “Author George Schneider recently lost his wife. When he starts seeing a woman and their relationship shows signs of becoming successful, the memory of his wife gets in the … Continue reading

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Jacinto Ruffew: Shelley Winters- Full Disclosure A&E Biography

Source:The New Democrat This might sound cold, but when I think of Shelley Winters I think of Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, but with substance as well as style. The Blonde Bombshell with a brain, The Blonde Bimbo who wasn’t … Continue reading

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The Hollywood Reporter: Susan Lacy & Jane Fonda in Five Acts- From Hedonism To Activism

Source:The New Democrat Jane Fonda is a bit of an enigma for me because on one side she’s one of my favorite actresses. She’s not just one of the best actresses of her generation and in the same class as … Continue reading

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