Tag Archives: Academy Award Winners

Rita Moreno Just a Girl Who Decided To Go for It Debuts on PBS

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“I always wanted to be a movie star.”–Rita Moreno. Rita Moreno’s dreams of movie stardom did come true, and then some. A boatload of prestigious awards and honors continues to replenish her trophy shelf and cap her amazing 70-year career, … Continue reading →

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Ann Roth Oscar Shoe-In for Ma Rainey’s Pitch Perfect Costumes

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Judith Trojan

“Nothing wrong with having nice shoes.  A man gotta have some shoes to dance like this.”— Chadwick Boseman aka Levee in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Nicole’s nose.  Meryl’s caftan.  Tippy’s mink coat.  Brenda’s red fox coat.  Viola’s gold teeth and … Continue reading →

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Legendary Costume Designer Profiled on CBS News Sunday Morning

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Judith Trojan

“We have a uniform…simple, elegant, impeccable. Dress shabbily, they notice the dress.  Dress impeccably, they notice the woman.”–Sigourney Weaver to Melanie Griffith in the 1988 Mike Nichols’ film, Working Girl. Weaver’s character–high-powered boss Catherine Parker–credits that spin to fashion designer … Continue reading →

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Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love to Debut on PBS

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Judith Trojan

I confess with no embarrassment that I once had a crush on Marvin Hamlisch.  The prolific Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Tony and Pulitzer Award-winning composer/conductor/performer may not have had the boyish good looks of Brad Pitt or George Clooney, but his … Continue reading →

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