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Read this article for gift ideas for fans of the classic film actor, Rock Hudson.

Henry Willson, the talent agent who created the "beef cake" craze of the the 1950s, wound up broke and forgotten when times changed and the old Hollywood died

Flash: Rising young star George Nader caught in homoerotic love nest. Studio execs rush to save their cash cow.

Tickets are now on sale for Movies Rock, a celebration of music's contribution to film. Several well-known music artists will be performing during the show.

John Hall still even appears with David Crosby from time to time

Color me surprised. The Green Rock Tap and Grill, a fun, high-energy Irish pub in downtown Hoboken, has some pretty damn good food.

With so many workout alternatives in the rapidly-growing Mid-Hudson Valley, it can be a challenge to find a place to call your own. Here's a guide to just a few of the myriad of places where you can get in shape in the Ulster/Dutchess county area.

Hudson River Rocks is a free summer concert series held at Pier 54 in New York City. This is a concert review of the last show for the summer.

Nothing is real in America anymore; not even those rock hard abs you see all around you.

Hollywood Week for American Idol Season 7 brought many changes in the competition and showcased talent that promises to be the best yet!

Owen Wilson news

People Magazine has reported that although their reps remain silent as to the pair, a source close to the two has come fourth and revealed that they have broken up but still "remain friends."

Pulitzer Prize winning author James A. Michener shares his thoughts about publishing books and movie deals in this exclusive article.

Errol ("Robin Hood") Flynn was a legendary drunk, partier, and compulsive womanizer who enjoyed it most when he knew the least about his conquests.

This list of famous left-handed celebrities takes a look at some of the biggest actors in Hollywood.

Just because a film doesn't win the Oscar for Best Picture doesn't mean its not great.

Director Stanley Kubrick was a mysterious filmmaker and a mysterious man. If ten people were asked about him half would lavish praise on the man while the other half would likely bash him as cold and disrespectful while still extolling his genius as a director.

They sure were classy ladies...

There's nothing like the movie stars of yesteryear.....

With the tragic and sudden death of Heath Ledger now over a week old, the old show business adage, "The show must go on" leaps into the story.

Magnotta and james: Dean Luka's desire for fame and fortune, which are only both illusions.

Today's special effects are almost always done with CGI. The result is usually something that looks just as cheesy as a 50's monster or sci-fi flick.

High School Musical and its sequel owe a debt not so much to the classics of the genre as much as they do to the subgenre of the beach party movies of Frankie & Annette.

Not all film art comes from foreign films with no plot and little dialogue. Sometimes if you look hard enough a film critic can discover deep pools of artistry in the unlikeliest of genres.

Well... Duh!? is an ongoing column dedicated to helping us all live better lives through uncommon wisdom and insight, served with a strong dose of wit and humor. Life is simple, don't mess it up!

John Wayne, known for being a manly man may have had a secret. Throughout the years there have been many rumors about his sexual preference. Could there be some truth in them?

Re-assessment of Films Noir and how they grew.

...from 1981 to the present was a disease that got much attention with deaths of famous people such as...

Three great ones: Brotherhood of War, Pork Chop Hill, Steel Helmet

As the world witnessed almost all of Hollywood pass away slowly over the last 40 years...many of them died in groups of three with other notables that seems to send more and more of a profound message to us as time goes on. But is it all real or power of suggestion?

A review and critical analysis of Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk. He's the mastermind behind such greats as Fight Club and Choke.

A new rumor surfaced recently about rapper 50 Cents' sexuality. Gossip site Media Take Out posted a story about rapper The Game saying that 50 Cents and his crew are gay. Are these the words of a jealous rapper or the truth? Read on.

Marlon Brando had an undeniable raw appal not easily found in film actors today. Read this article for gift ideas for fans of the very talented and missed, Marlon Brando.

Steve Urkel was a big reason why people loved Family Matters. Now it's back on Nick At Night and all of those old rumors about the guy who played Steve Urkel come to mind. Let's do a review of them and the truth about Jaleel.

What is the best inside joke in Hollywood history?

A loosely autobiographical account of the bizarre life of Cal Roland, who at an early age decides that the only important philosophical question he'd ever face was whether to commit suicide or go on living. Cal's philosophy: "Most of life is either funny, insane or sad."

Some advice on how to deal with a loose door.

Yet another case of whitey keeping his betters down.

Thankfully, there aren't a lot of stories (other than in war) of people being put into a reclusive situation against their will. However, there are plenty of self-willed reclusive people out there--not surprisingly quite notable people of the past and present...

The date was April 6, 1968. That was the day movies, particularly science fiction movies, changed forever. That was the day, 40 years ago, that Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey opened.

R&B singer Johnny Gill offered up his misogyny as proof of his "heterosexual masculinity" on a syndicated radio program. To which this response was written.

Proving that moving words and memorable quotes can come from the heart and a place of sincerity, Oscar winning actors came out with these memorable quotes at the 80th Academy Awards.

Reviews of "The Associate"; "Best Friends" and "Avalanche"

The statistics are daunting, staggering, frightening. There are an estimated 40 million people throughout the world who now are HIV/AIDS positive. That number may double within the next decade as the virus pushes deeper into China and the Indian subcontinent...

Paul Newman is just one movie star rumored to be gay

I recently received a letter from an old friend of mine who had suddenly disappeared many years ago. It turns out that he has been studying ancient religions and mysticism all over the world during the past few years and is now an advice columnist. . .

No matter what it says on the Hollywood walk of fame, many times an actor is never known by their real name. Here is a list of many of the most famous actors and actresses, listed by the names you probably know and then their birth name revealed.

Five of the best Romantic movies

A list of the classic movies and events that director P.T Anderson paid homage to, or borrowed from, to make "There Will Be Blood"

A look at Turner Classic Movies month long Summer Under the Stars program.

What branch of the service did Rob serve in? Where were Rob and Laura married? What was Ritchie's middle name? Take this trivia quiz and learn the answers.

Bill Gates revealed on the Charlie Rose show that he was completely ignorant of the American economic system when he admitted that he didn't know that medical research funds were determined by demand and profit.

Travel writer Robert J. Nebel spends a weekend with his daughter at Orlando's Nick Hotel.

The hourglass figure of sexy Italian actress, Gina Lollobrigida, was the envy of all women in the 1950s. Now at age 79, she's back in the news marrying her longtime 45 year Spanish boyfriend.

This article is about the AIDS epidemic and how it all started.

It all started in March of 1970 when the most influential movie of the entire decade opened.

Some comments and opinions about the effects of homosexuality, its behavior and especially teenagers' problems with their sexuality

Having produced some of the most critically acclaimed films in history, Joel and Ethan Coen have cemented their places in Hollywood royalty, The brothers continue to produce major hits featuring Tinseltown's biggest box-office stars.

A lighthearted look at strange, bizarre and silly celebrity rumors. A look at how they originated and the truth behind them.

This is a revised feature on the left hand, information, and a list of some famous lefties.

Death is a fact of life, and the famous among us are treated no differently than average citizens when it comes to government record keeping - everyone's exit is commemorated with a death certificate. Mike Steen spotlights a selection of these documents

Brokeback Mountain forcibly brings all these tumultuous thoughts, tormenting conflicts of interest and personal struggles to the surface, surging like lava from a volcano, which I'm now wrestling with and pouring out for others to consider.

The Chinese astrological system is based on the year of birth, not the month. Studying this ancient form can lead to self-discovery. Here are some essential facts and information on Chinese zodiac signs, highlighting the first six.

Summer 1985. New Coke. Rambo. The end of the von Bulow trial stuns. Airline tragedies abound. AIDs. Apartheid. Learn about the past and inform your future.

Many gay celebrities lived their lives in secrecy while they built careers that would pave the way for future actors and musicians to succeed outside of the closet.

Darren McGavin was an actor, playing roles like hard boiled private eyes to clueless father figures, and everything in between. This articles tells how he got his start amd summarizes his over fifty year run in movies, and on TV and the stage.

Many times, gays and lesbians visiting and vacationing away from home do not find it to be always an easy and comfortable occasion. Many towns, cities and areas of the U.S. are not 'gay-friendly' and 'gay tolerant'...

Celebrity deaths that left us asking why? With the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, as in the cases of mostly all celebrity deaths we are left asking why and what were the signs, could it have been prevent.

You will not see such titles as "I Was A Teenage Frankenstein" or "Attack of the Crab Monsters" or "High School Confidential." The list includes major movies with top actors and directors.

Are people really worshiping at the altar of celebrities now than they used to do before? What was it like for older generations?

This article talks about society's view of sex in the movies in contrast to contemporary film and offers some classic film options that are "sexy" without involving gratuitous sex.

The 2007 Chicago Film Festival has announced their schedule of movies for the free summer outdoor event held in Grant Park.

True story, humorous now, but not at the time

Every day is flush with history. July 25th is certainly no exception.

This is an article bringing some famous faces to the virus AIDS in an attempt to bring more awareness to the issue.

Winnetka, the leafy residential town of 12,000, which takes it name from "Winnetka" (a Native American word meaning "beautiful land"), has been the hometown of some very well known people. You might be surprised to find out who they are

This articles explores the subjectivity of movie critiques and shares survey information to back up findings and conclusions.

I'm increasingly disappointed with movies and the content of new releases. Why are they so determined to sex and language everything up? Here's my take on a few new releases.

None to speak of.

Nick Adams Biography

Jennifer Jones has been praised by critics and the public both for her high quality film work. Few actresses have been able to match her sensitivty and consummate acting skills.

Susan Cabot Biography

This article shares information about the Hollywood of 1960 and information on the movies made that year.

News stories are full of celebrities at their worst, but there are some stars who truly shine. These stars use their money and talent for humane causes. Read on to find out who these celebrities are

Kim Novak Biography

Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers...

Forty years after they first came together, British folk-rock legends the Strawbs continue to make music that reaches across the generations, appealing to young and old and connecting with folk-rock and prog-rock fans alike.

Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers, but there's strong evidence it has everything to do with this Rock God...

For those of you who have small breasts and sometimes get down about it, here are some reasons that having small breasts rock!

Follows a brief history of the progression of Punk Rock and Hardcore music from the late 70's to today.

With a little help from the Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr returns with a solid collection of pop-rock gems

A review of Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous

50 Cent and Kanye West lead the charge this fall season and things will only get merrier, with releases by the likes of Alicia Keyes, R.E.M., Carrie Underwood, and a few first-name-only divas.

A Look at an Tantalus by Peter Hudson at Burning Man Event.

The Skeleton Key, starring the enigmatic Kate Hudson is a superb psychological thriller. A contemporary thriller set in an age old Louisiana. Any movie from the writer of The Ring, Ehren Kruger always makes the top of my list of movies to see.

On Thanksgiving evening, 1975, Levon Hel