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Category: careers

Brian Dennehy and the Gift of Presence
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Brian Dennehy and the Gift of Presence

Barrel-chested, square-jawed, large-domed, and all around physically formidable character actor Brian Dennehy was an unlikely candidate for stardom despite his … Continue reading Brian Dennehy and the Gift of Presence

Kenny Rogers: The Gambler – He Broke Even
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Kenny Rogers: The Gambler – He Broke Even

All my life, when someone has asked me what my first concert was, I’d tell them it was Dire Straits. … Continue reading Kenny Rogers: The Gambler – He Broke Even

In Memoriam: The Teachings of James Lipton
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In Memoriam: The Teachings of James Lipton

In 1996, a friend of mine told me about a wonderful interviewer on Bravo who apparently got some of the … Continue reading In Memoriam: The Teachings of James Lipton

Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
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Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence

It was the summer of 1988 and my high school graduation party was about to begin. Chairs and tables were … Continue reading Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence

Chris Whitley: Lonelier Than God
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Chris Whitley: Lonelier Than God

In his tragically short life, Chris Whitley was a prolific singer and songwriter. Before succumbing to lung cancer in 2005 … Continue reading Chris Whitley: Lonelier Than God

Manhunter
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Manhunter

It’s an odd distinction, being the least successful film with Hannibal Lecter in it. It’s a fate that Michael Mann’s … Continue reading Manhunter

Ric Ocasek: The Dangerous Type
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Ric Ocasek: The Dangerous Type

There were probably only two true titans to come out of the New Wave scene that started in the late … Continue reading Ric Ocasek: The Dangerous Type

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