Everything the Light Touches is His Kingdom

In 1957, during his first week in New York as a wannabe actor, James Earl Jones saw these shows: Night one: Tosca starring Leontyne PriceNight two: Swan Lake starring Margot FontaineNight three: Pal JoeyNight four: Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. What a week, right? This remarkable itinerary was put together by his father, the actor Robert... Continue Reading →

May 9, 2017

But Who’s Keeping Score? Film Composer John Williams Wins 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award

Never has a film composer won American Film Institute’s esteemed Life Achievement Award. Until now. When you live in Florida, you spend a lot of time on boats. At beaches. It’s challenging to float along in the peaceful lull of Gulf tides and not, at some point, hear it. Dum. Da dum. Da dum dum.... Continue Reading →

June 22, 2016

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