Topics of interest about entertainment
The passing of Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas in 2019 brought the discussion between Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco and the founders of Celebrating Act 2, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, to the issue of his persona …Manny points out that Kirk Douglas was one of many Anti-Hero types at the start of his career. It’s a … Read more
With everyone stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco shares his formula for avoiding cabin fever–he’s writing a new book! Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, convince Manny to share some great titles related to hunkering down, isolation and claustrophobia including “the Room” and “Key Largo” among others. … Read more
Starting with the Oscar winner of 2019 for Best Film, “Parasite,” and going back to the 1950’s, Manny Pacheco reminds us how national politics –not to be confused with Hollywood politics–has often affected Hollywood films and changed the course of the Academy Awards. It’s a fascinating insight into one of America’s greatest pastimes…and a national … Read more
Film goers love to be scared by disaster and horror flicks among other genres. Celebrating Act 2 founders Art Kirsch and john Coleman talk with Forgotten Hollywood’s Manny Pacheco about how Hollywood filmmakers have reacted to real contagion and how the industry has used fear of the unknown –from the flu to the atomic bomb– … Read more
With national protocols in place for the Corona Virus COVID-19, many large events–including film festivals — have been cancelled. Manny Pacheco laments with Celebrating Act 2 founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, that there will not be a TCM Classic Film Fest this year. It’s grown to be a large Hollywood celebration. They discuss other … Read more
Forgotten Hollywood’s Manny Pacheco tells little known stories about the large number of Irish working in Hollywood films, including John Wayne and director John Ford. Of course Celebrating Act 2 founder John Coleman does his bad Irish accent to the delight of his business partner, Art Kirsch. It’s all kicked off by a discussion of … Read more
If you love the sound of a swing band and the old standards, known as ‘The Great American Songbook’, you’ll love Bill A. Jones’ current nightclub act! He charms his audience with a wide selection of familiar tunes mixed with entertaining banter. The musical arrangements by Paul McDonald, along with his talented players, keep you … Read more
Singer Bill A. Jones’ nightclub act includes some great medleys of your favorite songs. Bill (aka Rod Remington on GLEE among many other roles), backed up by the A Players, did a medley of ‘traveling songs’ the night we captured him in the concert promoted by Jazz 4 Us. We’ve picked out two of our … Read more
Unknown to many of the fans of his TV Acting, Bill A. Jones is also an accomplished singer. We would even say crooner! Celebrating Act 2 was fortunate to capture some of his nightclub act which he performs a few times a year. Backed by The A Players with charts by Paul McDonald, in this … Read more
We recorded the A Players as part of the Bill A. Jones concert we captured for Celebrating Act 2™. Band leader Paul McDonald has the six musicians sounding like a classic big band — perfect for Bill A. Jones singing the great standards. But they are a fantastic band in their own right as you … Read more