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In Retrospect: George C. Scott Recalls His Iconic Role in ‘Patton’

Features By Judy Sloane|July 2, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Special to Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—On Dec. 4, 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, the motion picture “Patton” premiered in New York. But even during that time of animosity towards the military, the movie was critically and financially successful. It spotlighted one of hist [...]

In Retrospect: ‘Star Trek’ Cast Recall Highs and Lows of Launching First Film

Film Features By Judy Sloane|June 26, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Special to Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—On Sept. 8, 1966, an extraordinary event occurred in television history, although it was missed by the majority of the viewing public. At 8 p.m. that night, “Star Trek” premiered on NBC. It chronicled the adventures of the Starship Enterprise [...]

In Retrospect: Kevin Costner Recalls Making ‘Field of Dreams’

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|June 26, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Special to Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—Many popular movies have quotes that audiences enthusiastically embrace, “I’ll be back,” from “The Terminator,” “I’m the king of the world,” from “Titanic” and “May the force be with you,” from “Star Wars.” When the sports fantasy “Field of D [...]

In Retrospect: Henry Thomas Recalls Making ‘E.T.’

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|June 14, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Special to Front Row Features This is one of several vintage interviews with beloved Hollywood celebrities reflecting on their most famous films. All of the interviews were conducted by veteran Hollywood correspondent Judy Sloane, who is now a regular contributor to Frontrowfeature [...]

In Retrospect: Gregory Peck Looks Back on Playing Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|June 13, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Special to Front Row Features This is one of several vintage interviews with beloved Hollywood celebrities reflecting on their most famous films. All of the interviews were conducted by veteran Hollywood correspondent Judy Sloane, who is now a regular contributor to Frontrowfeature [...]

In Retrospect: Hollywood Legend Jack Lemmon Looks Back on Making ‘Some Like It Hot’

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|June 5, 2022 |0

This interview is the first of a series of vintage interviews with beloved Hollywood celebrities reflecting on their most famous films. All of the interviews were conducted by veteran Hollywood correspondent Judy Sloane, who is now a regular contributor to Frontrowfeatures.com. We hope you enjoy [...]

Danny Boyle Turns Lens on Punk Pioneers in Six-Part Hulu Series ‘Pistol’

Features TV Features By Judy Sloane|May 23, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—FX’s “Pistol” is a six-episode limited series on Hulu and is based on Steve Jones’ 2017 memoir, “Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol.” Jones (portrayed by Toby Wallace) was the lead guitarist for the Sex Pistols, the British band that was at the center [...]

Ken Burns Turns His Lens on Renaissance Man Benjamin Franklin in Two-Part PBS Documentary Series

Features TV Features By Judy Sloane|April 4, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—Ken Burns’ new documentary, “Benjamin Franklin,” spotlights one of the most consequential figures in American history. Statesman, scientist, inventor, writer and publisher, this Founding Father signed both the Declaration of Independence and the United [...]

Elle Fanning Plays Infamous Cyber-bully in Hulu’s ‘The Girl from Plainville’

Features TV Features By Judy Sloane|March 26, 2022 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features Hulu’s new limited series “The Girl from Plainville” is inspired by the 2017 true story of Michelle Carter’s unprecedented texting-suicide case. Based on an “Esquire” article of the same name written by Jesse Barron, the series explores the relationship between M [...]

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Kwanten Keeps from Becoming ‘Expired’

Features Film Features By Chris Trondsen|March 18, 2022 |0

By CHRIS TRONDSEN and PETERSON GONZAGA Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD—For years, Australian actor Ryan Kwanten and writer/director Ivan Sen toiled to make the sci-fi thriller “Expired.” It finally has come to fruition, co-starring new actress Jillian Nguyen and iconic actor Hugo Weaving. Jack (Kwan [...]