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In Retrospect: Looking back on director Blake Edwards’ career

Film Features By Judy Sloane|16 days ago |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-Last summer, I attended a PBS press junket to publicize their documentary, “American Masters – Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames,” which spotlighted the iconic career of the producer/screenwriter/director, who created such popular and successful [...]

Remember Here Name: Irene Cara

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|August 26, 2025 |0

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)

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|July 22, 2025 |0

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 [...]

Photos: In Retrospect – The Many Faces of Roddy McDowall

Film Features Photos Photo Gallery By Judy Sloane|September 2, 2024 |0

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In Retrospect – The Many Faces of Roddy McDowall

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|September 2, 2024 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-Actor Roddy McDowall was born on September 17, 1928 in London, England. He made his film debut in the 1936 movie “Scruffy,” but it was his role as Huw in the 1941 classic “How Green was my Valley” that brought him fame at the early age of thirteen. Some [...]

Photos: In Retrospect: Jim Abrahams Flys High in ‘Airplane!’

Film Features Photos Photo Gallery By Judy Sloane|August 12, 2024 |0

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In Retrospect: Jim Abrahams Flys High in ‘Airplane!’

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|August 12, 2024 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-Trans American Airlines, en route to Chicago, has a choice of two entrees for dinner – steak or fish. Unfortunately, the pilot, co-pilot, navigator and half the passengers decide on the fish, which has now led to massive food poisoning. With trepidation [...]

In Retrospect – Mary Badham Takes On A ‘Mockingbird’

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|July 26, 2024 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-Mary Badham was 9-years-old when she auditioned for the pivotal role of Scout in the movie version of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which told the story of the relationship between a widower lawyer, Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck,) and his two chil [...]

In Retrospect: Conversation with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Part 2

Features Film Features By Judy Sloane|July 24, 2024 |0

BY JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-Son of Douglas Fairbanks, the iconic silent movie star, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. created a thriving career for himself as an actor and producer. During World War II, he was awarded the United States Navy’s Legion of Merit for valor, finally retiring from t [...]

In Retrospect: A Conversation with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Part One

Features By Judy Sloane|July 7, 2024 |0

By JUDY SLOANE Front Row Features HOLLYWOOD-Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was a successful actor, producer and an honored naval officer in World War II. The son of silent movies’ most dashing swashbuckler, Douglas Fairbanks, he carved out an extremely successful career of his own with such classic motion [...]