Every year film lovers talk about their favorite actors and films that got OVERLOOKED by the Academy and left with no award nominations. This year (2022) was no different…well, OK, this year a literal slap-in-the-face did make news thanks to Will Smith. But there were still plenty of films and actors who got what felt … Read more
Author Manny Pacheco talks with author Julie Anderson about her new book, “The Golden Age Of Hollywood,” a beautiful picture book documenting her father’s hobby of getting autographs and photos of all the major Hollywood stars of the era. It’s an homage to her super-fan father’s photography as well as a look at the stars … Read more
amous Families of Film The history of Hollywood includes not only many famous names but their progeny as well. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco take us for a tour of famous families who have generations working in motion pictures. You’ll recognize many, be surprised at some and no doubt be able to add a few to … Read more
Author and Historian Mary Mallory talks with Manny Pacheco about her 2 books, “Hollywoodland” and “Hollywood Celebrates The Holidays.” The first, about the land development and the famous sign; the second filled with gorgeous photos of the classic movie stars posing for Holiday stills, many for advertising purposes! Every Year, nonprofit Hollywood Heritage hosts an … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ was lucky to meet Museum Manager Brian Judd when we arrived at the Hollywood Heritage Museum to set up our cameras for their annual “Author’s Day.” Before we got to work with our good friend, Manny Pacheco, to interview a dozen authors about their wonderful books on film and Hollywood, Brian Judd … 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
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