Stop and think about this before filling up the comment section with hate mail (btw. Harvey, our social media handler hates to read, like our president). Which of the four Beatles was the indispensable of …
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Sex Symbol of the 19 Teens: Theda Bara
Cast yourself back through the decades of film history; past Farrah Fawcett, Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe; past Hedy LaMarr, Rita Hayworth, and Betty Grable; all the way to the beginning. There you will find …
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This Month in Music History: July 20, 1940 – Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey Score First Billboard #1 Song
World War 2 was in full swing over in Europe but the United States chose to steer clear, for the moment, at least, of jumping into any armed combat. It would come, just not yet. Billboard magazine, …
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This Month in Film History – July 21, 1959: Ed Wood’s ‘Plan 9 From Outer Space’ Debuts in Theaters
Filmmaker Ed Wood had a passion. Actually, he had a couple of passions, though only one is relevant, film, to our discussion. However, Wood’s passion for film would far outstrip any technical abilities. Be that …
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Sex Symbol of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and Beyond: Helen Mirren
+ What can one say about Helen Mirren that has already not been said? Among the most desired females in history, maybe? Mirren is a seductress that continues to charm audiences world wide. She radiates …
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This Month in Music History – July 16, 1971: Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong Passes Away
In the early part of the 20th century, two orphans played significant roles in the shaping of modern cultural society in the United States. One hit home runs for the New York Yankees. He seduced …
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This Month in Film History – July 16, 1946: 20th Century Fox Signs Norma Jean Baker (AKA Marilyn Monroe)
Rarely does history begin with a bang, more like a whisper. This story of Norma Jean Baker signing a film contract with 20th Century Fox this month, July 16, 1946, was not a very big …
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Sex Symbols of the 1970s: Pam Grier
Pam Grier remains one of the most under appreciated actresses of all time. While she had no formal training as an actress, Ms. Grier worked at her acting and the results can be seen in …
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This Month in Film History – June 23, 1971 & June 30 , 1971: “Shaft” & “Carnal Knowledge” Drop
The 1970s cinema remains an enigma to many fans and critics of today. Nearly coming a half of century since, a true panorama and grasp of one of cinema’s wildest and unpredictable decades has yet to …
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This Month in Music History – June 11, 1966: Rock Super Group Cream Form
As the 1960s progressed, speaker innovations enabled musicians to indulge in their sonic fetishes all the more. For some rock bands, it was a welcome relief. They could finally hear themselves over the incessant screams …
