Celebrating the Living: Rosalind Chao
One of the great joys of the theme month is getting to people I might…
Attention Must Be Paid: Richard Loo
It is sad but true that a lot of Chinese actors’ careers really took off…
Celebrating the Living: Colm Meaney
In my long-ago youth, Colm Meaney was Hollywood’s go-to Irish actor. It was never a…
Attention Must Be Paid: Jayne Meadows
I am given to understand she was once a terrible Rose Parade host. But with…
Celebrating the Living: Kelly McGillis
Now, obviously, I have not seen the new Top Gun. If there is anyone who…
Attention Must Be Paid: Conrad Veidt
It seems a matter of respect not to use an article image of Conrad Veidt…
Celebrating the Living: Alan Cumming
Today was one of those tough choices. It’s not just his 140 credits. It’s that…
Attention Must Be Paid: Bessie Smith
Let’s get this out of the way right now. Bessie Smith did not die from…
Celebrating the Living: Fannie Flagg
Fannie Flagg spent a lot of time on Match Game. 435 episodes, apparently. Now, it’s…
Attention Must Be Paid: Billy Preston
Frankly, the title “Fifth Beatle” is such a general one that it has its own…