Charles Brackett ca. 1945: Hollywood diarist and Billy Wilder's co-screenwriter (1936–1949) and producer (1945–1949). Q&A with 'Charles Brackett Diaries' editor Anthony Slide: Billy Wilder's screenwriter-producer partner in his own words Six-time Academy Award winner Billy Wilder is a film legend. He is renowned for classics such as The Major and the Minor, Double Indemnity, Sunset Blvd., Witness for the Prosecution, Some Like It Hot, and The Apartment. The fact that Wilder was not the sole creator of these movies is all but irrelevant to graduates from the Auteur School of Film History. Wilder directed, co-wrote, and at times produced his films. That should suffice. For auteurists, perhaps. But not for those interested in the whole story. That's one key reason why the Charles Brackett diaries are such a great read. Through Brackett's vantage point, they offer a welcome – and unique – glimpse into the collaborative efforts that resulted in...
- 9/25/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Christopher Reeve Foundation for spinal cord and stem cell research (photo: Darryl Hannah and Christopher Reeve in 'Rear Window') (See previous post: "'Superman' Christopher Reeve and his Movies: Ten-Year Death Anniversary.") In his 1998 autobiography Still Me, Christopher Reeve recalled: "At an especially bleak moment [prior to an operation that might result in his death], the door [of his hospital room] flew open and in hurried a squat fellow with a blue scrub hat and a yellow surgical gown and glasses, speaking in a Russian accent. For the first time since the accident, I laughed. My old friend had helped me know that somehow I was going to be okay." The "old friend" was the recently deceased Robin Williams, whom Reeve had befriended while both were studying at Juillard. Eventually, Reeve became a staunch advocate for spinal cord and stem cell research, sponsoring with his wife the Christopher Reeve Foundation — later renamed the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (and formerly known...
- 10/11/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
London’s Berkeley Square Gardens was the place to be last night (June 3) as the 2014 Glamour Women of the Year Awards was replete with stars.
“American Idol” hunk Adam Lambert mingled with the likes of Emily VanCamp and Lake Bell while beauties like Naomi Campbell and Alexa Chung worked their magic for the cameras.
Also in the house was “Modern Family” hottie Sarah Hyland, who wore a glamorous Gucci dress as she paraded her boyfriend Matt Prokop before the shutterbugs. Sam Claflin also gave the ladies a twinge of excitement has he made his arrival.
But the woman of the evening was most definitely Dame Helen Mirren, who was given the Icon Award from Glamour.
She declared, "There are a lot of really young women here who are very beautiful, incredibly talented, and I salute you and respect you all. I'm so proud to be a member of your sex.
“American Idol” hunk Adam Lambert mingled with the likes of Emily VanCamp and Lake Bell while beauties like Naomi Campbell and Alexa Chung worked their magic for the cameras.
Also in the house was “Modern Family” hottie Sarah Hyland, who wore a glamorous Gucci dress as she paraded her boyfriend Matt Prokop before the shutterbugs. Sam Claflin also gave the ladies a twinge of excitement has he made his arrival.
But the woman of the evening was most definitely Dame Helen Mirren, who was given the Icon Award from Glamour.
She declared, "There are a lot of really young women here who are very beautiful, incredibly talented, and I salute you and respect you all. I'm so proud to be a member of your sex.
- 6/4/2014
- GossipCenter
On this week’s Hump Day with Adam Lambert, Adam … does stuff!
Adam is now in London (while he’s gone, I think I’ll go relax in his new Grotto Spa), about to start rehearsals for the mammoth Queen tour. But he took some time out to attend the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Berkeley Square Gardens, and the final performance of We Will Rock You. Here’s a gallery.
It’s been bugging me for days, and I finally realized why Adam’s look in those first pics was so … familiar. When they make the next Spider-Man movie, they need look no further when they cast Spidey’s arch-enemy … Kraven The Hunter! Tell me I’m wrong.
Here are a few tweets and pics from Adam’s Twitter Account and Instagram
Flashback to the Queen Hammersmith Apollo run in London two years ago.
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Adam is now in London (while he’s gone, I think I’ll go relax in his new Grotto Spa), about to start rehearsals for the mammoth Queen tour. But he took some time out to attend the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Berkeley Square Gardens, and the final performance of We Will Rock You. Here’s a gallery.
It’s been bugging me for days, and I finally realized why Adam’s look in those first pics was so … familiar. When they make the next Spider-Man movie, they need look no further when they cast Spidey’s arch-enemy … Kraven The Hunter! Tell me I’m wrong.
Here are a few tweets and pics from Adam’s Twitter Account and Instagram
Flashback to the Queen Hammersmith Apollo run in London two years ago.
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- 6/4/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
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