Remember Here Name: Irene Cara
By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-What do Liza Minnelli, Al Pacino and Wesley Snipes have in common? They all attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York City, a unique institution that was created in 1948 to encourage young people to follow their artistic dreams. It became  [...]
In Retrospect Woodstock – Part Two  Featuring Dale Bell (Associate Producer), Larry Johnson (Sound Editor), David Myers (cinematographer)
By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-In part one of my article on “Woodstock,” the 1969 concert that defined the beliefs and ideals of a youthful generation, I spoke with director Michael Wadleigh and John Morris, who oversaw the festival. Part-two spotlights the men who helped create the  [...]
In Retrospect: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-What would the world be like if “It’s a Wonderful Life” hadn’t been ‘born’? We would never have known George Bailey or the other inhabitants of Bedford Falls. Never had the opportunity to experience the story of a small-town businessman whose most heart [...]