Calliope Stormborn

“Ernest Hemingway once wrote, 'The world is a fine place, and worth fighting for.' I agree with the second part." ✌🏽 🎬 ⚖️ Humanist, Artist, Attorney.

[Pop Base @PopBase]

Victor Willis, lead singer of the band Village People who is known for hits like ‘YMCA,’ has passed away at 74.

[Lost In Film @LostInFilm]

The entire Criterion Closet is now available as a website, where you can browse all 1,247 films by walking the shelves, thanks to redditor olievans.

https://t.co/O2b7MwzCZj

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

“Sexy M.F.” by Prince & The New Power Generation was released 34 years ago today.

[𝙲𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚖𝚊 𝙱𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚝 @CinemaBurst]

Happy birthday to David Alan Grier 🎂

The actor/comedian turns 70 today.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to pay $395 million to survivors of clergy sexual abuse, victims’ lawyers said. https://t.co/VbvCYYzkDZ

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Andrea Bello, the mother of one-year-old Alana, died while protecting her daughter during Venezuela's devastating back-to-back earthquakes. In a heartbreaking tribute, Andrea's husband, Héctor "Kike" Bello, a professional Venezuelan soccer player, vowed to make sure their daughter grows up knowing that her mother "gave her life" to save her and "never abandoned her," even with her last breath.

[Noirchick In Old Hollywood @Noirchick1]

Remembering Lana Turner, who passed this date 6/29/1995....
Also remembering her in one of the greatest character introduction - as Cora, the evil femme fatale in "The Postman Always Rings Twice"

[TMZ @TMZ]

Suspected Murderer Dies of Heart Attack While Dumping Victim's Body, Cops Say https://t.co/qyMvvPt3Ik

[Noirchick In Old Hollywood @Noirchick1]

Remembering Jayne Mansfield, who passed this date 6/29/1967.. Behind the glamorous bombshell beauty was a brain every bit as talented, as shown here in a bit of Vivaldi in 1957 on the Ed Sullivan show...

[Michael Warburton @For_Film_Fans]

Remembering JAYNE MANSFIELD — who died in a tragic collision with an insecticide fog-spraying truck 59yrs ago today, aged just 34.

She had an IQ of 163, spoke 5 languages, and was a more than proficient Violinist.

Here she is interviewed by CBC in 1957.

[Cinema Tweets @CinemaTweets1]

Mel Brooks Turns 100 Today 🎂

Tell Me Your Favorite Mel Brooks Film

[PmAmTraveller @pmamtraveller]

The Power of Light & Shadow

[SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra]

Join us in wishing a very happy 100th birthday to the legendary actor, filmmaker and comedian @MelBrooks! 🎂🎈🎉 With a career spanning over 7 decades, he has earned many accolades, including EGOT status. With his many iconic roles, Mel has cemented his place in our hearts. 💛

[The Twilight Zone @TheNightGallery]

June 28, 1975: Rod Serling dies.

“There is just one thing I would like on my headstone — a line that reads only, ‘He left friends’.” ♥️

He was only 50, but he left behind a body of work that in terms of quantity and quality dwarfs that of many writers who lived much longer.

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

This much funk should come with a warning label.

[1976 Live @50YearsAgoLive]

Producer and comedian Mel Brooks celebrates his 50th birthday.

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

“Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White was released as a single 51 years ago today.

[Variety @Variety]

Christopher Nolan says Hollywood studios should take more risks with their blockbusters, because audiences are desperately “looking for something new.”

“The biggest risk of all is to play it safe. That’s what, consistently in mainstream movies, doesn’t work. The audience is looking for something new.” https://t.co/Uu66RA9HQe

[Onii Chan @oniichanph]

Three living legends. Three different careers. One incredible milestone 🙌

Born on June 28, 1926, Mel Brooks became one of comedy’s most influential voices, from writing for Your Show of Shows to creating The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs. His fearless satire, sharp timing, and lifelong mission to make people laugh helped define modern comedy.

He now stands alongside two other icons who have also reached 100: Dick Van Dyke, whose charm, physical comedy, singing, and dancing made The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang timeless; and Sir David Attenborough, whose nature documentaries brought the beauty and urgency of the natural world to millions across the globe.

Reaching 100 is already extraordinary. Reaching 100 after giving the world this much laughter, wonder, and inspiration is something truly special.

Happy 100th birthday, Mel Brooks, and endless respect to Dick Van Dyke, Sir David Attenborough, and all the legends whose work will continue to live on for generations 👏

[Michael Warburton @For_Film_Fans]

Love this photo of this lovely, hugely talented couple.

MEL BROOKS — 100 Candles 🎂 today — & Anne Bancroft.