Manny Pacheco’s Forgotten Hollywood: Guilty Pleasure Films

We all have them…our favorite film that others pooh-pooh! But we don’t care. There’s just something about these guilty pleasures that we love! Manny shares with Art & John some of the most popular ‘Guilty Pleasures” from Hollywood. See if you can add your favorites! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen … Read more

Manny Pacheco’s Forgotten Hollywood: Meanest Movie Villains

We love to hate them: The Villains in movies! They often make the film memorable and in this video Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, talks about what he finds to be among the meanest characters in film. The discussion ranges from silent classics to modern slasher movies and includes evil gangsters and more…Who’s your favorite film … Read more

Manny Pacheco’s Forgotten Hollywood: Movies Made In & About New York

While we always talk about Hollywood, there have been a plethora of films made about New York City …and many made there as well to take advantage of the unique locations such as tall buildings, Central Park, etc. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco discusses some of the best known –and least remembered movies about NYC! We … Read more

J.A. Jance on Her New Book: Blessing of the Lost Girls

After kindly quibbling over the number of novels she’s written (is it 66 …or over 70?) John and Art get the prolific JA JANCE to discuss her novel, Blessing of the Lost Girls, which for the first time brings together two of her popular characters…The Walker family and Sheriff Joanna Brady. As you’ll see, each … Read more

Manny Pacheco’s Forgotten Hollywood: Buddies & Sidekicks

The “Supporting Cast” often makes the movie come alive and seem real…and no character is more important to the hero than the “Buddy” or the proverbial ‘Sidekick”. In this video Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, discusses with Art and John the different type of buddies and sidekicks that are beloved by fans. Who is memorable for … Read more

OLLI at UCI: Lifelong Learning For Seniors with Jessie Tromberg

John and Art interview Volunteer lecturer and organizer, Jessie Tromberg about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) affiliated with the University of CA at Irvine (UCI). It’s a non-profit program aimed at seniors with a wide variety of ‘courses’ and classes on different topics. OLLI is a great resource for lifelong learning! For more on … Read more

Manny Pacheco’s Forgotten Hollywood: What’s a Film Flop?

Did you know some of your favorite films –including many iconic classics — were FLOPS? Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco discusses box office losers in terms of profitability –many of which are considered artistic gems…and in the process defined what is a FLOP! It’s a fun look at the dual aspect of SHOW- BUSINESS. Join in … Read more

Manny Pacheco’s Forgotten Hollywood: Filmdom’s WORST Mis-Castings

You”ll be fascinated with Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco’s examples of the wrong actors cast in a famous role…as well as some of your favorite screen characters who were ALMOST played by actors who would have been all wrong! Be sure to comment with any bad casting you can think of! For more on Manny Pacheco … Read more