A day in the life of an actress…

So apparently Kate Winslet is pregnant .  I’m not sure how I missed this, since I worship her, but news dropped earlier this week and I’m la...

Fassy-Day!

Well, today is Michael Fassbender’s birthday!  The man is now 36.  Fassbender has pretty rapidly become one of my favorite actors working to...

80 years of Michael Caine...

Michael Caine turned 80 today, and so I felt it fitting to dedicate a top ten to the man's career.  I've been a huge fan for a long ...

“Were You There We They Crucified My Lord?"—Remembering Max Roach

“Were You There We They Crucified My Lord?" from Max Roach's  Life Every Voice and Sing (1971) featuring the the JC White Singers...

Remembering Alvin Ailey on his Birthday

CBS News (2008) The Alvin Ailey American Dance company is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Although the acclaimed troupe has evolved, it ...

Monday morning mumblings…

Happy Monday to all.   How was your weekend?   Mine was decent.   I had a chance to catch up on some movies I’d been waiting to see.   Wha...

Gene Kelly turns 100 today!

Hurry!   Turn on TCM!!!   They are having a 24 hour marathon in remembrance of Gene Kelly and we all must devote today to viewing it!   Ye...