Film Archivist, author and historian Rob Stone wowed the audience at Cinecon 58 with a screening of a dozen rare silent comedies by the short-lived VIM Film co. from circa 1912. Besides featuring two comedians known as Poke N Jabb, he also offered a VIM film featuring Oliver “Babe” Hardy –years before he would team … Read more
As the president of the famous Cinecon Classic Film Festival, Stan Taffel was a MUST interview for Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 — especially since they missed him when they were at the event with Reporter and Host, Manny Pacheco! They were able to get Stan to explain the philosophy of Cinecon and … Read more
Hollywood has long been noted for stealing any box-office draw from any other medium to appear in a movie! But many of these Sports figures have actually gone on to have successful Movie & TV careers as actors…Can you name any? Of course we did not get into singers and other entertainers who have made … Read more
In a special presentation at Cinecon 58, archivist, author and film collector Mark Cantor screened a number of old “Soundies” from the 1940s and 1950s. Manny Pacheco interviewed Mark who explained that for a short time in history, popular musical performances were filmed for use in a video jukebox. These now rare short films are … Read more
Is it true that some entertainers –including Actors–had close ties to organized crime…”THE MOB”? Manny Pacheco reminds us of many of them and how those friendships came about. You’ll be surprised at some of the stories from the historic days of the movies! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his … Read more
Cinecon is held at the historic Hollywood American Legion Post 43 Theater. Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood talks to author, Film Noir specialist and Legion member Alan K. Rode about the renovated theater dating back to the 1920s…and about some of the famous Hollywood elites of Motion Pictures who built it and made it their … Read more
Cinecon 58 featured a screening of the newly restored Sci-Fi 1953 classic, Invaders from Mars. Manny Pacheco got to talk to IGNITE Films CEO, Jan Willem Bosman Jansen about the process and difficulty of restoration…as well as the iconic value of the film that made them want to restore it. All footage of “Invaders From … Read more
Who’s your favorite Hollywood couple? We started with the legendary Tracy/Hepburn romance and ran thru as many as we could think of! But we know we left out quite a few including some more modern examples. Can you fill in some blanks? And what rules should apply –only marrieds? Let us know what you think! … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ followed Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood, to the 58th annual CINECON Classic Film Festival and found it very different from the typical festival. In this preview/teaser video John, Art and Manny compare notes about the impressive guests they interviewed, the rare films and programs they watched and what a great … Read more
It’s often said that everything about Hollywood is phony but Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco, author of the Forgotten Hollywood series of books, proves that’s not true as he discusses some of the forgotten friendships among famous actors. You’ll be surprised at the deep dedication among true lifelong friends of Hollywood Stars! For more on Manny … Read more