Topics of interest about entertainment
Steve Campbell explains how our memory works and why we sometimes have trouble remembering things –and no it’s not just age! You’ll learn some logical reasons why we forget things! Then he goes on to share three important principals about how our brain processes memories and what to do to remember more things! You’ll not … Read more
Each year in the winter, Hollywood honors and remembers those actors, directors and others in the industry who have passed on. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco has a different agenda. Here he wants to remember our favorite actors and others who may be out of the limelight but who are not yet gone! You’ll be surprised … Read more
The author and director son of legendary Movie Director William Wellman talks to Manny Pacheco about his comprehensive biography of his father’s life, ” Wild Bill Wellman, Hollywood Rebel.” Bill Wellman, Jr has captured the fascinating details of one of Hollywood’s most iconic and outrageous characters along with a special look at the fabulous films … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco is a long time member of SAG or the Screen Actors Guild. As such he makes a point of seeing every Motion Picture he can during the year so he can vote intelligently come awards season in the winter/spring. In 2022 the awards will be given in late February and Manny … Read more
Author Mindy Johnson talks to Manny Pacheco about her 2 books featuring women in the wold of Disney’s Animation industry. “Pencils, Pens & Brushes” highlights the talents and careers of a number of influential female artists along with her critically acclaimed, “Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation.” Every Year, nonprofit Hollywood Heritage … Read more
As we grow older, is it inevitable that we lose brain function? After all, millions of brain cells are dying every day! In this video Celebrating Act 2’s ‘Brain Whisperer’, Steve Campbell, explains not only some of our brains’ physical changes but why we Do Not have to lose functionality. He cites important studies and … Read more
Author, popular Film Critic and Historian, Leonard Maltin, talks with Manny Pacheco about his new book, Star Struck,” an autobiography of his career and what he calls a “How To Get Lucky” book! Every Year, nonprofit Hollywood Heritage hosts an annual “Author’s Day.” It’s a major book signing event featuring some of the best new … Read more
Why don’t more comedies win Academy Awards? As John, Art and Manny discuss, every decade has had many wonderful examples of great films which are comedies. Of course, being a Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco can not only list more of them but has picked his favorites! Starting with the 1930s Manny goes decade by decade … Read more
Author Steven Jay Rubin talks with Manny Pacheco about his book, “The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia,” a treasure trove of detail about everyone’s favorite movie franchise. Every Year, nonprofit Hollywood Heritage hosts an annual “Author’s Day.” It’s a major book signing event featuring some of the best new tomes about film, Hollywood and movie stars. … Read more
To fail is human. So why do we get discouraged even to the point of quitting? And more importantly, how can we deal with it to “get back on the horse” after we’ve fallen down? Steve Campbell, the renowned “Brain Whisperer,” explains that Life is a moving picture–not a still snapshot. He offers some positive … Read more