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In a special presentation at Cinecon 58, archivist, author and film collector Mark Cantor screened a number of old “Soundies” from the 1940s and 1950s. Manny Pacheco interviewed Mark who explained that for a short time in history, popular musical performances were filmed for use in a video jukebox. These now rare short films are … Read more
The trend toward ‘Sustainability’ is gaining ground in the Food and Hospitality sector according to renowned Travel & Food Critic John Mariani, publisher of the free weekly newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet. In this video he discusses how prevalent it has become and what you can expect as a result. For more on John Mariani go … Read more
Author Herbie J Pilato, best known for books on Pop Culture and TV Icons, now offers a warm, loving nostalgic view of everyone’s favorite holiday: Christmas! Here he explains how his fondest personal memories of his childhood Christmases can relate to every reader of goodwill –of any religion and any culture. The ’12 Secrets” he … Read more
You’ve heard the old phrase, “Bite Your Tongue”? Well, Coach Michele has the modern version of that– along with very helpful ways we can prevent ourselves from saying the wrong thing! You’ll like this video for Coach Michele’s practical approach to a problem we all face now and then –and some of us much too … Read more
Is it true that some entertainers –including Actors–had close ties to organized crime…”THE MOB”? Manny Pacheco reminds us of many of them and how those friendships came about. You’ll be surprised at some of the stories from the historic days of the movies! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his … Read more
Cinecon is held at the historic Hollywood American Legion Post 43 Theater. Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood talks to author, Film Noir specialist and Legion member Alan K. Rode about the renovated theater dating back to the 1920s…and about some of the famous Hollywood elites of Motion Pictures who built it and made it their … Read more
Celebrating Act 2’s medical expert, Dr Liz Lyster shares some relatively new medical research which documents the well-known drug Metformin (commonly used to lower Blood Sugar) as having significant anti-aging properties! She explains that while today it is a popular drug to treat Diabetes, it was originally used against Malaria, and now is being considered … Read more
Boomer-Philosopher, raconteur and humorist, Bill Jordan, creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM MOVEMENT shares one of his 15 ‘Practices” with Celebrating Act 2. In this video he discusses # 12 and what it really means. Bill’s 15 short aphorisms of advice are his rules for living and being happy and have become very popular as … Read more
After 40+ years, the love story can be told – between the Hollywood Star and the ingenue. Celebrating Act 2 interviews author Alexis Hunter about her book on 1950s and 60s Blond Bombshell, Joi Lansing. A wonderful biography of a popular actress and model who died tragically combined with a tender revealing love story from … Read more
Food and travel writer, John Mariani, publisher of the weekly newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, never holds back on his opinion about food or service. When it comes to his favorite cocktails he’s easily frustrated by bartenders who can’t make the classics –or anything other than pour beer! He acknowledges not all venues cater to the … Read more