Entertainment

As a Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco knows all the ins and outs of the town–including one of the best known resources for all things Hollywood– Larry Edmunds Bookshop on Hollywood Blvd. This is a great behind-the-scenes discussion –not to be missed! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast with … Read more

What was Humphrey Bogart really like? Was he the tough guy he played so well? In this discussion about one of his favorite actors, Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco not only talks about Bogie’s fabulous career, he takes us into his later life where he made different films…films that reflected who Bogart really was! Think you … Read more

Christmastime is such an emotional season, it’s understandable that screenwriters would use it as the backdrop for a good story–even if that story really has nothing to do with the holiday! Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco challenges us to recall some of our favorite movies like that–where Christmas is featured but truly irrelevant to the story … Read more

We all know the headline and title songs from favorite movies like White Christmas…but what about some of those other great tunes in the same film? You know them, you just need Manny Pacheco to remind you how equally wonderful they are! In this session Manny, Art and John recall some of the forgotten seasonal … Read more

At Cinecon 58, Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood ran into fellow cinephile and old friend, David Greim, and spoke to him about what he as a festival attendee likes about CInecon. Greim, who as a member of the board at Hollywood Heritage, is a serious film fan and preservationist ,was able to put the yearly … Read more

Did you know YOU can vote in the National Film Registry each year to help choose the top movies to be honored and preserved ? Maybe you didn’t even know what the National Registry is? Watch Now as Manny Pacheco explains to Celebrating Act 2 what it is; how it works; why it’s important; and … Read more

THE MAD GAME Cinecon is noted for the quality of their presenters as well as their programs. This year, author, broadcaster and Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood, was asked to introduce a hidden gem starring Spencer Tracy, entitled “The Mad Game”. Tracy is not only an iconic Hollywood actor but a big favorite … Read more

While Cinecon is a “Film Festival,” it still has a number of screenings outside the strict parameter of ‘feature film’. One of those is Kinescopes of early TV Shows presented in a program called “KINECON at CINECON.” Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood, who hosted Celebrating Act 2’s location coverage of Cinecon, shares the Kinecon experience … Read more

At Cinecon 58 Classic Film Festival, Manny Pacheco ran into an old friend who is a member of the Board of the CINECON organization. Manny was able to get Mike Schlesinger to describe the kind of work which goes on behind the scenes, allowing this unique event to continue for 58 years!   For More … Read more

Once again Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco delves into the forgotten details of the movies with a challenge to recall all the great actors and actresses who, despite being talented DANCERS, are remembered for everything but! Many of them hailed from Broadway or Vaudeville and rose to fame after getting a plum dramatic role in film. … Read more