With Art’s love of the Jason BOURNE series of action films, Manny is enticed to tell a personal story relating to a popular filmmaking technique…then he mentions a few of his favorite Action/Adventure films…and of course they’re not like anyone else’s! It’s a slightly rambling but fun conversation on one of Hollywood’s most popular genres. … Read more
In this interesting discussion Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco recounts a few of the ways that newcomer, TV, changed Hollywood forever. For John and Art there are personal memories from the era including both television and theatrical movies! Are you old enough to remember TV when it was still a young medium? For more on Manny … Read more
In this episode author, broadcaster and Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, goes out on a limb to pick a few Hollywood films from the early 21st century which he feels are destined to be labeled “CLASSIC” sometime in the future! Of course we all know that Manny has his own taste, so you may want to … Read more
Was the atmosphere for Leading Male Actors unique between the 2 wold wars –in the 1930’s and 40’s? Was there ever a richer period for ‘Leading Men’? As Manny Pacheco recounts some of the names considered among ‘favorites’ it becomes obvious how difficult it would be to choose (only) a top 10! AND how many … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, recalls a true forgotten Hollywood hero, Make-up Artist, Jack Pierce, who created the iconic look of the most famous screen monsters, including Frankenstein. The Mummy; the Wolfman and more. He takes us behind the scenes to explain just how important Pierce’s contribution was not only to Universal Pictures but to the … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, announces that the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society is partnering with Forgotten Hollywood to bring recognition to filmmaker Robert Youngson and his work by getting out the vote to the Library Of Congress to preserve Youngson’s pioneering work preserving silent comedies! Manny talks about the Laurel and Hardy fan organization and … Read more
While briefly recounting this year’s TCM Film Festival, Manny Pacheco brought up a major Hollywood event: the 100th Anniversary celebration of WARNER BROS — one of moviedom’s most famous studios. The conversation focuses on the history of the studio and its place among the ‘Majors’. It’s a nostalgic look at a Hollywood Studio, counting its … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, talks in detail about the meteoric rise of Orson Welles and about this tragic career. It’s the stuff of Hollywood Legends …and it’s all real! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast with over 90 episodes on Spotify Visit our website www.CelebratingAct2.com Celebrating Act 2™ … Read more
Welcome your new HOST Manny Pacheco, as he turns the tables to interview John & Art of Celebrating act 2. You’ll find they have eclectic tastes in movies but nothing Manny hasn’t heard before. It’s a different approach to Manny’s favorite topic:MOVIES For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast … Read more
As a premier venue for every stripe of fine film, the annual TCM Classic Film Fest is an afficionado’s dream. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco is a regular there as part of the Press Corps and in 2022 was accompanied by a camera crew from Celebrating Act 2 to capture the fans, celebrities and activities. In … Read more