I think about this list often, especially when I feel like I am maybe spinning a bit too hard on something that I should not
Flesh (1968)
Fifty-three years ago today, the film Flesh premiered at the New Andy Warhol Garrick Theater at 152 Bleeker Street in New York City. I first
Happy 107th Birthday Jack Lalanne
Today is the 107th birthday of the original fitness guru Jack LaLanne. He did activities in his 70s that most people half that age would
Happy 147th Birthday Lewis Hine
Today is the 147th birthday of Lewis Hine. His iconic photographs of the early 20th century are immediately recognizable, much more so than his name.
Happy 66th Birthday Gwen Ifill
Today is the 66th birthday of the journalist Gwen Ifill. Her uncompromising work ethic, professionalism, and strength are the benchmark upon which other journalists measure
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Forty-six years ago today, the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered to mixed or unfavorable media reviews. Within three years, it has a fan
Murder! (1930) – Hitchcock’s cameo
Alfred Hitchcock made cameo appearances in 40 of his 54 major films. For the films in which he appeared, he would be seen for a
Happy 69th Birthday Christopher Reeve
Today is the 69th birthday of the actor and activist Christopher Reeve. He was my first Superman. I saw him movies first, then the original
Happy 91st Birthday Shel Silverstein
Today is the 91st birthday of the poet Shel Silverstein. He has played an important role in a lot of children’s lives. His books and poems
Happy 118th Birthday Mark Rothko
Today is the 118th birthday of the artist Mark Rothko. His works are inspiring in their pure boldness. Photographs remove the texture and movement. The world
Happy 125th Birthday F. Scott Fitzgerald
Today is the 125th birthday of the writer Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald. It should come as no surprise that I enjoy his work, his narratives,
