Documentary films seem few and far between these days –or Are they? Are ‘docs’ a lost art form …or now only made for TV? Entertainment reporter and Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, says far from it! He puts things into perspective and as the conversation expands Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 start to add … Read more
In this video, Manny is praised by Art & John of Celebrating Act 2 for his weekly blog—not only for the entertaining and historical writings but as a valuable reference source for all film-lovers. Listen to Manny’s philosophy about his Blog’s mission as well as his career as a Hollywood Historian. — it’s an interesting … Read more
Can you name any non-actors who appeared in significant roles in a feature Film? Manny Pacheco joins Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 to think of some names–starting with Harold Russell in “The Best Years Of Our Lives” There are others as well. Some of whom went on to have real acting careers! See … Read more
Having experienced the TCM Classic Film Festival in person, Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood is impressed with the consistent high quality picture and sound of the films screened. TCM deserves a lot of credit for its consistent program of digital restoration and preservation of old movies. Of course, event goers are pleased as well. Manny … Read more
Film lovers all, Art and John share their thrill at going to see the new TOP GUN film in the theater! Manny agrees that there are lots of blockbusters coming for the summer of 22 and it may portend well for cinema houses …BUT there are other signs that the film industry has changed and … Read more
As Manny Pacheco visits the various screening venues during The TCM Classic Film Fest, he not only makes many new friends but bumps into Hollywood denizens he hasn’t seen in a while…like Keri Bible, well known as the public face of the famous Hollywood Forever Cemetery and her friend Jeremy Arnold, author and a presenter … Read more
Van Nuys High School alumnus, Manny Pacheco, has good reason to celebrate his alma mater in the ‘Hollywood-adjacent’ San Fernando Valley. Not only was the school used as a backdrop for a number of Hollywood films, over the years many of its alumni went on to become movie stars. You’ll enjoy Manny’s memories and other … Read more
Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco looks back at the early attempts to mix animation with live action—not only the well known Dick Van Dyke dancing with penguins in Mary Poppins or Gene Kelly dancing with Jerry the mouse but many other interesting less well-known examples. The discussion even mentions modern day digital techniques. For more on … Read more
You think YOU love classic cinema? According to at least one of the TCM Hosts, our guest in this video is the #1 fan of TCM! Naturally, Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood had to drag the CelebratingAct2™ Cameras to meet her in person. You May or may not agree that she is #1 but you … Read more
He’s first to admit that his choices will not be always the the most popular but Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, has good reasons for his FAVORITE FIVE FILMS from Hollywood’s Golden Age! Of course there’s also the little matter of exactly WHEN Hollywood’s Golden Age actually started and ended! Nevertheless you’ll have fun as Art … Read more