Professional Media Producer, Liz Stirling is a natural problem solver–in the UK (she’s from Scotland) they call her job a “Fixer.” For years she’s navigated around dangerous locations, difficult personalities and challenging situations to produce all kinds of TV shows, documentaries, concerts and more– all around the world. But after locating to the US, COVID … Read more
A major force in Hollywood films, composer-lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, is often only thought of in connection with his spectacular Broadway Musical career. But in this video Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco reminds us of the many motion pictures Sondheim has been responsible for. You’ll not only enjoy recalling these great films and the wonderful music, but … Read more
Talk about eclectic! Bob Brill, best known as a journalist and newscaster in Southern California is also an expert in sports, podcasting on Football and maintaining a lifelong passion for Baseball, Baseball Cards, Western Novels, films and much more. Why quit if you love what you’re doing? He’s still engaged in all his childhood passions … Read more
Who doesn’t love James Bond? The James Bond film franchise has been one of the most successful in cinema history and on the eve of Bond actor Daniel Craig’s last appearance as the iconic spy, Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, author of the book series, “Forgotten Hollywood,” dose a retrospective on both the films and the … Read more
When Art and John of Celebrating Act 2™ get together with Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, author of the “Forgotten Hollywood” series of books the nostalgic trivia has no bounds. In this video they discuss some of the successful Movie Stars who made the leap to TV— at great risk to their career (or so it … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco shares tales of an old alley in Hollywood famous as the location of many Silent Films. He was at the recent gala dedication of the “Chaplin-Keaton-Lloyd Alley” which has recently been designated as an official landmark & explains to Celebrating Act 2™ it was named after three of the most famous … Read more
Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco shares details with Celebrating Act 2™ about the exploits and accomplishments of director, William “Wild Bill” Wellman. Despite his involvement in many iconic films such as A Star Is Born, Wings and Public Enemy, to name a few, Wellman is often underrated as a director and writer. Manny explains how Wellman’s … Read more
One of the most creative and influential actors in film history, Lon Chaney, also created a multi-generational legacy through his son. Hollywood Historian explains how Chaney and his son literally changed the whole genre of horror and monster movies. You’ll be surprised at the details Manny gives of both generations.
We’ve all heard the names of the famous Movie Moguls: Mack Sennett, CB DeMille, Adolph Zucker, Harry Warner, Louis B Mayer and many more…But what did they really do? And what is a ‘mogul’? Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco of “Forgotten Hollywood” not only identifies many of the big names but details the kind of power … Read more
Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco makes it clear that his favorite films are not necessarily his choices for BEST Films! Nevertheless, he’s chosen his FAV 50 of the 21st century –so far. See if you agree with his choices…many will also be among everyone’s pick for BEST film as well!