Topics of interest about entertainment
Scary Movies So many scary movies–even different sub-genres like Horror, or Monster, or Slasher films…And what fun to talk about movies that scare the daylight out of you! Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, discusses with Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman which movie is the perfect film for our annual fright night-HALLOweeN! You’ll have … Read more
A great discussion about how movies changed with the downfall of the Hollywood Studio System and why it came about. Manny Pacheco take us on a historic tour of studios, independent filmmakers, rebellious Stars and big finance. It’s a great look behind the scenes of historic Hollywood.
Often unheralded, the history of screenwriting is uniquely diverse. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco talks about the Hollywood Studio’s changing outlook on writers and screenwriters over the decades and discusses some of the great screenwriters–many of whom were novelists.
John and Art meet the nationally known lecturer, author and coach known as the “Brain Whisperer.” Steven R. Campbell shares his knowledge about human behavior and the brain — and how we can use this information to transform our life, end negative thinking, improve focus and clarity and be happier.Besides this important and valuable information … Read more
John explains the concept of stunt casting in television–to boost ratings for a show–and asks Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, if Feature Film history has anything comparable. It spurs an interesting conversation about uncredited cameos as well as gratuitous music scenes and even the treatment of minorities in films of the first half of 20th century. … Read more
Filmmaker Tom Duncan describes the multi-layered appeal of his new feature-length documentary, “Sound Of The Surf” to not only the over-50 crowd who lived the music, but to an international audience of younger viewers who love guitar, surfing and dancing. Also discussed is the difficulty of making such a film and the fundraising efforts to … Read more
Art and John interview Author Burt Kearns about the very entertaining and unique book he wrote with his friend Jeff Abraham. In it they tell the story of performers who have actually died during their act…whether on stage, in front of the camera or radio mic or other. Burt explains the premise of the book … Read more
Who doesn’t love space movies? The genre is as old as Cinema itself. They can be part adventure, sci-fi, monster, heroic saga, and more! In this discussion, Manny Pacheco explores today’s special effects technology and compares it to some of the classic space film..harkening all the way back to early film by Geo. Melies. The … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco delves into the difference in actresses and women’s roles before and after the “Hayes Code” of the 1930’s. Think of Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Grata Garbo and others who before censorship could be bawdy, overtly sexual and influential – not only on screen but in the halls of power in the … Read more
We all love the ‘Screwball Comedies’ of the 30’s and Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, Celebrating Act 2™’s regular contributor for entertainment, goes into the difference between that genre and a later, related brand of Hollywood comedy better known as ‘Sophisticated’ Comedies. You’ll recognize all the films and the stars of these popular classic films and … Read more