November 30, 2010
Shirly Brener is a very prolific actress and producer in both Hollywood and Israel with numerous projects and film credits.
She played John Cusak’s wife in the movie War Inc, appeared in Righteous Kill with Rober... continue reading...
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War Inc August 4, 2008
So this all starts with me catching Charlie Chaplin's great silent movie Modern Times on TCM Saturday night.
The film, which will grab you like any great film, regardless of the fact that the majority of its dialog is in the form of cards flashed on the screen, has been exalted as one of teh ... continue reading...
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waif June 5, 2008
History. you either love it or hate it. Sort of like the Dallas Cowboys.
While I despise "America's Team," I love history.
And the fact is that many Hollywood films have been made that are, at least partially, based on history.
Of course, artistic license abounds.
But that fac... continue reading...
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offerings May 29, 2008
My wife and I just got back from a wonder 25th anniversary trip to St. Pete, Florida. One of the things that we saw was the Salvador Dali Museum.
We've been to St. Pete three other times, always with kids, and we knew about the museum but never stopped by.
Well, this time we were chil... continue reading...
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watches September 30, 2006
Man, the things you learn on the internet.
Did you know Britney Spears was an expert in a rather specialized science?
Today's FamilyFirst site is called Britney's Guide to Semiconductor Physics. Here's its mission in a nutshell:
It is a little known fact, that Ms Spear... continue reading...
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semiconductor physics August 12, 2006
Well, it took a while, but the Enderland house has finally taken the high-def plunge!
While getting my car serviced at the local mega-retailer this morning, I overheard a manager telling a salesman that a Philips high-def tube TV that they had on display was being phased out, and that the ... continue reading...
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Exploitation of children is becoming very commonplace in today's society. There are so many young children working the streets, just driving through Hollywood can be an X-rated experience. Every week 1000 children pour into Hollywood with nowhere to go. Naive and desperate, they are... continue reading...
January 16, 2005
One of the most recognizable signs in the world sits high above the city of Los Angles. The very name of the sign spells magic, mystery, and the stuff dreams are made of. But have you ever wondered about the history of that sign. Today's Family First Site looks at the sign and... continue reading...
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walk of fame July 7, 2004
Exploitation of children is unfortunately becoming very commonplace in today's society. There are so many young children working the streets, just driving through Hollywood can be an X-rated experience. Every week 1000 children pour into Hollywood with nowhere to go. Naive and despera... continue reading...
March 29, 2004
FLASH-CRASH-BANG-BOOM-KER POW !!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, this isn't a flash back to the Batman television show of the 1960's. No, it isn't a visit to the set of the latest Jackie Chan film either. But it is a Hollywood-oriented site that we will be visiting today.
The si... continue reading...
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