Category Archives: Film/Television
Fabulous Fashionistas Demonstrate Personal Style After 70
“Some people still believe that an interest in clothes means a woman’s brain — and it is overwhelmingly women on the receiving end of this disdain — has crumbled into face powder, that the very existence of lipstick scrubs out … Continue reading
Stephen Hawking Documentary Released in UK
“Hawking is the first official autobiographical account of one of the world’s greatest living scientists, Stephen Hawking. Hawking’s story, from his early days as a student through his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, to his status as a bestselling author, … Continue reading
Jack Klugman and Larry Hagman
The Emmy Awards neglected to do individual tributes to two stars who are probably familiar to most of our EngAGE Blog readers, so we’ll provide acknowledgement of their important careers and impressive talents here. They will be missed. Jack Klugman … Continue reading
Herb Jeffries Is 100
On September 24th, Herb Jeffries celebrated his 100th birthday. “This velvet-toned jazz baritone and sometime actor was (and perhaps still is) virtually unknown to white audiences. Yet, back in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Herb Jeffries was very … Continue reading
Hal Douglas, 84: Movie Trailer Announcer
Hal Douglas is a highly sought-after voice over performer who “stands at the apex of a group of 15 to 20 voice actors whom Hollywood has deemed trailer-worthy.” Read more about him and his work here. Watch a 9-minute video below … Continue reading
Late Bloomers: 9 Women Who Succeeded Late in Life
From Julia Child to Grandma Moses, here are the stories behind the success of nine famous, talented, late-blooming women.
“Cutie and the Boxer” Documentary
“A reflection on love, sacrifice, and the creative spirit, this candid New York tale explores the chaotic forty year marriage of famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and artist Noriko Shinohara.” Cutie and the Boxer opens August 16th. See the trailer below.