


David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (1983)
David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (1983) In the ’80s, most of the baby boomer rock stars who’d come up in past decades were still trying

Big Night (1996)
Twenty-five years ago today, the film Big Night premiered. Great story. Great cast. Exceptional soundtrack. It is everything you need. You should watch this movie.

Happy 78th Birthday Sharon Tate
Today is the 78th birthday of the actress Sharon Tate. She is in one of the very best films of the 1960s: Valley of the

Happy 77th Birthday Klaus Nomi
Today is the 77th birthday of the singer and performance artist Klaus Nomi. Rewatching his performance videos has reminded me of my original fascination with

Happy 138th Birthday Estelle Winwood
Today is the 138th birthday of Estelle Winwood. LONGEVITY! You know how I am a sucker for a life story that has longevity, reinvention, and

Happy 104th Birthday Ernest Borgnine
Today is the 104th birthday of the actor Ernest Borgnine. He has a huge resume of work and a personal life as big. The world

Happy 159th Birthday Edith Wharton
Today is the 159th birthday of the writer who said, “Life is always a tightrope or a feather bed. Give me the tightrope.” She wrote

Oscar Wilde – Words To Live By
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.― Oscar Wilde

Happy 189th Birthday Edouard Manet
Today is the 184th birthday of the artist Edouard Manet. His works are immediately recognizable and frequently reproduced, making them part of our collective consciousness and human experience. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss that he has left. NAME: Edouard Manet OCCUPATION: Painter BIRTH DATE: […]
Footage of the Twin Towers Being Built (1976)
A haunting glimpse into the construction of the Twin Towers in New York and their early use. The film is produced by Western Electric and,