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Ann Roth Oscar Shoe-In for Ma Rainey’s Pitch Perfect Costumes
“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
HBO’s Allen v. Farrow Sheds New Light on Family Trauma
“This is someone I loved more than anyone else. You can love somebody and be afraid of them.”–Dylan Farrow. I can’t remember when I didn’t have a crush on Woody Allen. I absolutely adored his films, his humor and the … Continue reading
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Ignites PBS
“Any girl can look glamorous…all she has to do is stand still and look stupid.”–Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000) Screen queen Hedy Lamarr (Algiers, Boom Town, Samson and Delilah, White Cargo) learned quickly how far a pretty face could take her in … Continue reading
American Masters Celebrates Bambi Artist Tyrus Wong
“Tyrus Wong’s story is a prime example of one of the many gaping holes in our society’s narrative on art, cinema and Western history,” said writer/producer/director Pamela Tom. “By telling his story, I wanted to shine a light on one … Continue reading
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Tagged American Masters Tyrus, Animation, Art and Artists, Bambi, Chinese Americans, Film History, Immigrants and Immigration, John Canemaker, Pamela Tom, PBS, Racism, Tyrus Wong, Walt Disney
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HBO Debuts Bright Lights…Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
“She’s me, and I’m her,” says actress/writer Carrie Fisher in the delicious new feature-length documentary Bright Lights. Fisher’s remark caps one of her grueling gigs at a Star Wars fan convention and refers to her breakout film role as Princess Leia. But she might as … Continue reading
Children of Giant Takes a New Look at an Old Film on PBS
Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo and film director George Stevens. Through the years, it’s been hard to dodge the after-hours buzz on this stellar crew. It’s also hard to imagine them playing second fiddle to anyone, but that’s what … Continue reading
