I’m always tickled when parents freak out over a child’s decision to pursue acting in college. For the straight and narrow parent, it’s the “throwing good money after bad money” call. Personally, most of the serious actors I’ve known my lifetime were intelligent, insightful, and committed. The challenge was the ability to make a living [...]
The first time was for Africa (USA for Africa) and Michael Jackson was part of the vision. This time we have a vision of Michael Jackson included in the final master of what has become a who’s who classic. Bravo Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones! Just when you thought these things were just an 80s [...]
Anyone who keeps up with the artifact and art market or have seen at least one “Indiana Jones” movie, is familiar with the underground and sophisticated ring of curatorial thieves waiting for an opportunity (natural or man-made) to pounce on valuable artifacts for very wealthy clients. Oh, let me not forget – to feature on [...]
I always consider my mother the voice of “compassionate pragmatism.” We were talking about Haiti this morning and how this will have an impact on the immigration debate inevitably. And she said, “we’re going to have to bring some of them in.” I trust my mom on these matters. She’s been through some of the [...]
Yesterday, a devastating earthquake of 7.0, the likes of which have not been seen in the Caribbean in 200 years, has destroyed most of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince. Haiti is already one of the poorest nations in the world. Can it get worst? Yes. And they need help and they need it now! News agencies are [...]
