Mark Hamill Is Older Now Than Alec Guinness Was Then
It’s true: Sir Alec Guinness was 63 years old when he played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars in 1977. Mark Hamill is 64 years old today, just in time for the release …..
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Star Wars World Premiere: Photos and Torch-Passings
Yes, the Star Wars: The Force Awakens world premiere was held last night in Los Angeles, and Hollywood turned out for the passing of the light saber. Let’s go …..
Charlie Brown Christmas Stamps: A Fond Review
Do you love A Charlie Brown Christmas? Are you old enough to remember postage stamps? Then you will probably like the A Charlie Brown Christmas postage stamp set now available …..
Frank Sinatra ‘Gave Men License to Cry’
Frank Sinatra is 100 years old today, and Stephen Holden has a terrific notebook that captures so many truths about the man. Holden runs through a recap of all the …..
Eddie Redmayne is a Handsome Devil
Eddie Redmayne is looking good! The Oscar-winning actor has been on a press tour for his upcoming film The Danish Girl, in which he dons a wig, lipstick and dresses to …..
Star Wars Notes: Out With the Old (Lucas) and In With the New (Ridley and Boyega)
George Lucas is at peace, more or less, with his new role of outsider as the frenzy builds for the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Or so he …..
Jimmy Carter Photos: A Few Real Nice Ones
Former President Jimmy Carter has announced that his brain cancer is gone. Good news! (He’s still teaching Sunday school, too.) In honor of his recovery, here are a few nice photos of …..
Frank Sinatra at 100 and A Charlie Brown Christmas at 50: The Strange Ways They’re Related
Which are you feeling more nostalgic about: Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday or the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas? Both moments happen this week, a few days apart: Frank …..
Pope Francis, Rock Star: Album reviews
While the current leader of the Catholic Church has been a metaphorical rock star since his election, he’s now a literal one. With the release of Wake Up, a multi-lingual recording …..
Daisy Ridley Biography: New!
Our new Daisy Ridley biography is now live. Who is Daisy Ridley? She’s the little-known (well, unknown, really) actress who was cast last year as the heroine of Star Wars: The …..