Topics of interest about entertainment
The iconic film director-writer Billy Wilder is best remembered for his big screen comedies such as “Some Like It Hot!” But as Manny Pacheco points out, he was also serious observer and commentator of social mores in his films. Manny takes us through Wilder’s oeuvre pointing out the thematic issues the Director-Writer tackled in his … Read more
At Cinecon 58 Celebrating Act 2 caught up with another expert in the area of silent film–Historian David Kiehn. Manny Pacheco got to discuss David’s home museum in Niles/Fremont CA and their dedication to early western films…especially those of Bronco Billy. They also chatted about the history of the area as a filmmaking mecca. … Read more
Former child Actor, Jimmy Hunt, made well over 30 movies but is most remembered for his starring role in INVADERS FROM MARS (1953) restored to 4k quality by Ignite Films in 2022. On the eve of receiving the Cinecon Legacy Award, Manny Pacheco talked with Jimmy about his career and making the iconic Sci-Fi film … Read more
A great friend and mentor to Manny Pacheco as well as a beloved Hollywood Broadcaster, Art Laboe is remembered in the discussion about his career and influence on the Rock n Roll culture! You’ll be surprised at the details of Laboe’s story! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast … Read more
Manny Pacheco talks with actress, Janine Perreau who played “Cathy” in the original INVADERS FROM MARS in 1953. No longer a little girl but still adorable, Janine confesses she had a crush on her co-star, Jimmy Hunt, to whom she will be presenting the Cinecon Legacy Award at this year’s event. She and manny discuss … Read more
So, What might have happened to Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit AFTER Scrooge’s transformation? The creative mind of writer (and psychotherapist) Leonard Szymczak (pronounced: SIM-Check) conjured up inspirational details of Charles Dickens’ beloved but narrowly described characters to fill out the story of “A Christmas Carol” as he sees it. Tiny Tim’s transformation is the … Read more
The Thin Man movies are still some of the most popular ever made. While it wasn’t the largest series under the same title it did have a great impact on film fans. It’s always an interesting debate on which of this handful of films is the “Best” and why. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco has his … Read more
Film Archivist, author and historian Rob Stone wowed the audience at Cinecon 58 with a screening of a dozen rare silent comedies by the short-lived VIM Film co. from circa 1912. Besides featuring two comedians known as Poke N Jabb, he also offered a VIM film featuring Oliver “Babe” Hardy –years before he would team … 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
As the president of the famous Cinecon Classic Film Festival, Stan Taffel was a MUST interview for Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 — especially since they missed him when they were at the event with Reporter and Host, Manny Pacheco! They were able to get Stan to explain the philosophy of Cinecon and … Read more