A fever that the young Bobby Darin contracted in his childhood would, ultimately, end his life prematurely. A young boy, just beginning his life, would be given a death sentence that his doctor informed him …
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This Month in Music History – December 20, 1973: Pop Singer Bobby Darin Passes Away Due to Health Issues
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LBJBR’s Actor’s Guide: William Powell
If you know who William Powell is, dear readers, then you are among the lucky few. A case could be made that Powell is one of the greatest actors of all time. While neither handsome …
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Sex Symbol of 1990s – Mimi Rogers – The Naughty Version
Once Mrs. Tom Cruise, then a star of some lesser indie films, onto star of a made for cable film and then again indie films and being a critics’ darling again. Mimi Rogers was a …
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Sex Symbol of the 90s: Mimi Rogers – The PG Version
Once Mrs. Tom Cruise, then a star of some lesser indie films, onto star of a made for cable film and then again indie films and being a critics’ darling again. Mimi Rogers was a …
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Art is Crap Spelled Backwards: The Film Directors of All Time We Save From Film Purgatory (And the Ones We Commit) #1
Culture remains a fickle beast. In this serious of articles, members of the Committee get together and discuss which film directors have been given an unfair deal. Because, every yen needs a yang, we analyze …
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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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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 5, 1913: Producer Max Sennett Signs Fatty Arbuckle for Keystone
Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle remains one of the most tragic names in film history. He was the great cinematic comedian who never was. His career in film was ruined by false accusations that three juries refused …
