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Updated: 2016-02-04T11:54:58.148-08:00

Sitcom Characters Whose Singing Stole the Show

2016-02-03T12:28:25.916-08:00

Fans of classic sitcoms suffered the passing of one of the most memorable characters in the genre, as Mike Minor died on January 28, 2016. The actor, most widely-known for playing Steve Elliot on "Petticoat Junction," was 75 years of age. The role on the show, which was a spin off of both "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Green Acres, cast Elliot as a crop dusting farmer who flew his very own plane. ... My Celebrity Encounters: Art Linkletter/Red Skelton

2016-02-02T07:42:25.004-08:00

I grew up in southern California, and spent most of my life working in the entertainment industry. I am currently a professional touring musician, and I have worked in the motion picture business as a driver, courier, production assistant and actor. This series of articles focuses on some of the people I have met over the course of my life. With the exception of a few, these were positive experiences, and I will try to present these in a chronological order. ... The Truth About Media Addiction

2016-02-01T11:55:42.997-08:00

We all sit down and watch television, movies and video games. But, how do you know if you are addicted to these mediums and what they are doing to you? ... Alan Rickman - The Winter Guest

2016-02-01T08:55:17.813-08:00

A haunting film by Alan Rickman set against the wintry backdrop of a small Scottish Village. The story offers small slices of life of the village's inhabitants, of universal feelings of loneliness, of longing for someone or something to give rescue, of wonder at life's mysteries, and of loss over the passing years and what could have been. ... Beams of Dreams

2016-01-25T13:57:25.041-08:00

Before television existed the only place to escape into a world of moving images on a screen was the cinema. Those magnificent, and not so magnificent places, where you can escape the real world for a couple of hours or so. Films were, and still are shown in the cinema by a projector that projects the images by a beam of light. ... Beams of Dreams

2016-01-25T13:32:31.338-08:00

Before television existed the only place to escape into a world of moving images on a screen was the cinema. Those magnificent, and not so magnificent places, where you can escape the real world for a couple of hours or so. Films were, and still are shown in the cinema by a projector that projects the images by a beam of light. ... Full House (1987-1995)

2016-01-25T09:48:18.041-08:00

Full House follows Danny Tanner as he tries to raise his three girls after his wife was killed in a car accident. He calls on his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and his best friend Joey Gladstone to help him. ... The Secret To Surviving The Quiet Season

2016-01-18T07:54:17.311-08:00

A successful producer once told me that the key to surviving this industry is how you handle the time in between gigs. "It's easy when you're working; it's what you do when you're not working that really counts." He wasn't suggesting hiding under the bed with a pint of Cherry Garcia and a vision board and waiting for the phone to ring. ... Your Craft, Your Career, And How To Make It All Fun Again

2016-01-18T07:54:16.286-08:00

I'm assuming you didn't get into acting to be famous (because let's face it; if you want to be famous, there are plenty of easier ways to do that, from eating bugs and shooting your nuts off to making a sex tape or denying marriage licenses to gay folks). You got into acting because you love the craft and you hope to make a living doing it. What you didn't know was that craft and career are two different things. ... Acting: How To Break Through An Emotional Block

2016-01-18T07:54:15.821-08:00

You have an audition for the role of a drug addict or someone who is suicidal. Or maybe the character is struggling over the loss of a parent or child. Or they are trying to escape an abusive household or dealing with PTSD. ... Why Actors Should Stop Planning

2016-01-18T07:54:15.316-08:00

Allison leaves an audition and pumps her fist. "I nailed it! I did everything I wanted to; laughed at the exact right moment, gave them that sarcastic look, put my hand on my hip. ... The Art Of Listening And Being Present

2016-01-18T07:54:14.461-08:00

"You have to listen better," your acting teacher says. So you really look at the other person, laser focus on them and say to yourself, "Listen.. ... Acting As A Spa Day

2016-01-18T07:54:13.868-08:00

You're having a crappy day. Or a crappy week. Maybe even a crappy month. ... Learn Like A Baby

2016-01-18T06:09:19.402-08:00

I was half-way through my first improv class at the Groundlings and considering dropping it altogether. Consumed with dread about how lost I was, and not wanting to look like a weak improviser, I was seriously considering skipping out on class. I was utterly frustrated, disappointed and surprised that my work was not stellar. ... Best TV Families With Sisters Only

2016-01-18T06:09:18.749-08:00

Family life has always been a staple of situation comedies on television, usually clans who are a tad dysfunctional but totally lovable. From the early days of TV through its peak in the 70s and 89s until even now, many sitcoms have revolved around families. The earliest are shows such as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "Father Knows Best," along with "Leave It To Beaver" and even the later episodes of "I Love Lucy. ... Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Fun Flick

2016-01-15T06:58:21.242-08:00

Alvin and the Chipmunks looks intensely entertaining. The trio began their journey in the sixties and has come a long way. We are gearing up for the fourth installment, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, of this exciting Chipmunks journey. ... How To Get Your Pink Belt in Screenwriting

2016-01-14T08:53:26.607-08:00

HOW TO BECOME A PINK BELT - A good friend of mine opened a martial arts school in Long Beach. We're not talking some wannabe MMA gym trying to get over -- my buddy was and is the real deal, a legit bad-ass. He fought competitively, was nationally ranked in Sanshou and lived in Thailand for two years studying Muy Thai from the hardcore eighty year-olds who practically invented it. ... Best Horror Movies to Watch: World Cinema

2016-01-12T06:09:10.571-08:00

Despite being liked by all, we don't see many horror-movie releases every year. From a director's point of view making a horror film is always a double edged sword's game; it can make the audience fear or laugh. In fact, we see many movies of horror-comedy genre, like Shaun of the Dead, Evil Dead, Scary Movie, etc. ... The Revenant (2015): A Must Watch Survival Story

2016-01-08T08:05:42.751-08:00

Bearded Leonardo DiCaprio starred The Revenant has been much talked about movie in 2015. It's a great combination of Adventure, Revenge and Western genre. 2015 has been a good year for Western lovers, as it has brought us three successful Western movies: The Hateful Eight, Tom Bonahawk and The Revenant. ... Top 18 Movies You Should Not Miss

2016-01-07T06:03:08.226-08:00

1. King Kong - Merian C Cooper as well as Ernest B Schoedsack directed the King Kong film in 1933. The plot is about a group of hunters who discover a giant ape on an island inhabited by tribal people. ... A K Hangal Saab: The Grand Old Man of Indian Cinema

2016-01-04T06:04:28.138-08:00

What is creditable while watching the sequence in Sholay is all eyes automatically focus on A K Hangal in spite of all the stars being present. It is Hangal Saab who has been instrumental in grabbing viewer's attention with his dialogue. ...