Category Archives: Film/Television
Patrick Stewart Ponders the Future
The actor whose leading roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Men” have taken him into the far future, reflects on his career and where present-day society is headed. Read more here at Smithsonian.com. … Continue reading
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“Wizard of Oz” Film Is 75 This Year
The Wizard of Oz, the classic 1939 American musical fantasy film based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, was feted at the Academy Awards ceremony this year to honor its 75th anniversary. We thought it … Continue reading
Gene Hackman: Actor and Author
“It has now been 10 years since [Gene Hackman] made his last film, 2004’s ‘Welcome to Mooseport.’ So what’s he been doing since we last saw him? Living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife of 23 years, Betsy, and writing … Continue reading
Morty and Lee Kaufman are Stars of TV Commercials
Here’s a surprise twist on life’s Third Act: Morty and Lee Kaufman, in their 90s, are stars. “In a series of unscripted 30-second ads, the couple discuss their blissful 44-year union and their division of household labor (Mrs. Kaufman does … Continue reading
German Seniors Recreate Famous Movie Scenes for Calendar
We’ve already posted on Facebook about this, but we wanted to make sure that everyone saw the fabulous calendar created by the Contilia Retirement Group in Essen, Germany, recreating key moments from popular films. See all twelve of the professionally … Continue reading
Filmmaker Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog, 71, is a much-acclaimed German film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor; and an opera director. He is considered one of the greatest figures of the New German Cinema. Queen of the Desert, his latest film, is based on the life of explorer … Continue reading
Bob Barker Returns to “Price Is Right” for 90th Birthday
“Bob Barker retired from the ‘The Price Is Right’ in 2007, but he can’t stay away. The legendary 90-year-old game show host and pet advocate will be making a return appearance on the game show on Thursday to celebrate his … Continue reading
