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Jul
2
Karl Malden’s legacy
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Film, Television | Leave a Comment
There haven’t been many character actors in the history of American cinema or theater better than Karl Malden, who died Wednesday at 97.
Jun
30
Oscar change
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Film, Television | Leave a Comment
People unfamiliar with cultural politics think awards shows are truly about merit and were created to showcase and reward excellence.
Jun
26
Genuine giant
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Books, Film, Music, Television | Leave a Comment
Michael Jackson didn’t need artificial titles or unpredecented record sales to validate his greatness, though his remarkable achievements certainly merited that type of recognition.
Jun
24
Soundtrack changes
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Film, Music | Leave a Comment
The world of film music, like many other things, has greatly changed. The days when masters like Ennio Morricone, Elmer Bernstein or Henry Mancini would craft musical documents so mighty they could either stand apart, or support cinematic presentations, have been supplanted by singles-laden releases aimed at generating radio airplay and cross-media promotion.
Jun
23
Jazzy blues #1
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Music | Leave a Comment
This is the first of weekly regular installments covering jazz, blues and related genres. Besides providing exposure for numerous wonderful musicians whose styles and sounds lock them out of the commercial arena, these surveys will ease the backlog that has developed over the past few weeks.
Jun
23
McMahon’s legacy
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Books, Film, Television | Leave a Comment
Being either a good sidekick or straight man ranks among the toughest jobs in show business. Ed McMahon, who died Tuesday at 86 in Los Angeles at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, was great in both roles.
Jun
21
Russell’s emergence
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Books, Television, sports | Leave a Comment
It’s been 40 years since the great Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics back from a 2-0 deficit to shock the Los Angeles Lakers, winning game seven in Los Angeles for their 11th title in a 13-year period. Russell promptly retired, making the announcement on national television while being interviewed.
Jun
20
Blackwell’s anniversary
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Music | Leave a Comment
If Chris Blackwell’s cousin hadn’t mismanaged the family’s liquor business, Bob Marley might never have become reggae’s first international superstar, and one of the 20th century’s great record labels may never have emerged. Read more
Jun
18
Blockbuster shortage
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Film | Leave a Comment
The bottom-line types are worried because suddenly box office proceeds seem to be slowing down at the multiplexes. Sales have slipped for three straight weeks, although Hollywood’s still enjoying a six percent increase in profits from last season, an impressive feat in the midst of a severe recession.
Jun
17
Phony controversy
By Ron Wynn | Filed Under Newspapers, Radio, Television, sports | Leave a Comment
Despite their claims to the contrary, the producers of Joe Buck’s new HBO show probably couldn’t be happier about the furor generated by guest comedian Artie Lange’s tasteless and homophobic remarks on Buck’s first show.